Q&A With UBS Employees
At UBS, passion and commitment matter. We work together to put our clients' best interests first. And we give back.
How employees describe working at UBS
i am ok with compnay.
Proactive. Client driven. Always in interest of clients.
We have a good work life balance
met many people who were very transparent on their own experiences.'
Let technical people take the lead in technical areas.
Review from Engineering Dept
What it's like to work at UBS
- UBS employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
- Employees at UBS report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at UBS have 2 meetings
- 81% of UBS employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- UBS employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 60% of UBS employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- UBS employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
- 64% of UBS employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With UBS Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 37
What benefits does UBS provide?
Top Employee Response
Healthcare, dental, volunteer opportunities
They give us medical which has gone up in price
security, collaboration, learning
How does UBS make decisions around promotions?
Who knows I neve have been thought of for one
At least in equities, my feeling is they try to limit it to those who are indispensible. Those who can easily be grabbed by other tech co's. And even for them, they only do it on a need basis.
How innovative is UBS?
UBS dabbles extensively in the cutting edge yet its day to day technology and processes are a solid 5-10 years behind the times. This is because "innovation" is carried out in a silo, compartmentalized away from an organization that is allergic to change.
What kind of people succeed at UBS?
Talent, intelligence, resourcefulness -- these alone won't get you anything at UBS. It's 98% about who you know, so you also have to network and be visible beyond your group.
What's the office vibe like at UBS?
Miserable
What are your coworkers at UBS like?
Mostly good people
What do people at UBS think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
He's in it for his own wealth doesn't care how his employees are treated
How's the vacation policy at UBS?
Nice if your manager actually lets you take a vacation day
How secure do you feel at your job at UBS?
Not at all
How can I improve my chances of being hired at UBS?
Don't waste your time find something else
How's the feedback proccess at UBS?
Non existent
How do you feel about going to work at UBS everyday?
Miserable
How challenged are you at UBS?
Nope just frustrated
What are the team outings like at UBS?
Non existent
How much and how often do raises happen at UBS?
I have been here for 7 years with no raise
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at UBS?
Yes
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining UBS?
How bad the culture is
How much diversity is there among employees at UBS?
None at all
What unique perks and benefits does UBS provide?
None
What's the pay like for Finance roles at UBS?
Little rewards
What's the vibe like in the Finance dept at UBS? How many hours are you working?
Long hours
How's the morale at UBS?
It's the lowest it has ever been
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better at UBS?
Mediocre
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation at UBS?
Top Employee Response
Results overlooked over backslapping culture
What needs to change to make the company culture better at UBS?
Results don't matter









