UBS Company Culture
UBS Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.3/5
UBS' Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
B-Leadership
C+Manager
C+Retention
C+Outlook
C+UBS CEO
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Sergio Ermotti
70 /100
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Diversity at UBS
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at UBS have rated Outlook, Environment, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at UBS
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at UBS have rated Team, Meetings, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
UBS eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-4
UBS employees are -4% more likely to recommend UBS as a great place to work
| 35% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 26% | Passives |
| 39% | Detractors |
Working at UBS
Working at UBS is rated below average by 323 employees, across various culture dimensions. UBS employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting UBS’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at UBS was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at UBS
C
Overall Company Culture at UBS is rated C
Last updated a month ago
Bottom
45%
UBS ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
UBS Employee Reviews
Out of 127 UBS employee reviews, 69% were positive. The remaining 31% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping UBS improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 69% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 31% |
Positive Reviews From UBS Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?there in ability to get there act together affording me more time.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Proactive. Client driven. Always in interest of clients.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?We have many smart people
Constructive Feedback From UBS Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?managers need to be with their people , not behind closed doors.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Let technical people take the lead in technical areas.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?They need to either go to the university or change their career path to something less technical. UBS shouldn't be an academy.
UBS Company Information
UBS Company Overview
UBS is a Swiss global financial services company that serves over 50 countries.
UBS Mission, Vision & Values
UBS Mission Statement
Sponsorship is a long-standing tradition at UBS. Our portfolio helps the world better understand who we are and what we believe in, and at the same time presents exciting business and hospitality opportunities
UBS Vision Statement
A world where all children can reach their full potential.
UBS Values
- We focus on the most vulnerable children.
- We engage local expertise in identifying promising opportunities, solving problems, and ongoing learning.
- We promote and pursue practical innovations based on high quality evidence.
- We effectively steward the resources entrusted to us.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at UBS
Definition Strategies with sustainability playing a significant role in the investment process
Key requirements Tilts toward SI themes; typically, SI policy reflected in IIGs.
Definition Investment in companies and projects with positive social and environmental impacts
Key requirements Measure and understand impacts of investments.
| Headquarter | Zurich, KS 8001 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ubs.com |
| Founding Date | 1854 |
| Tel | +41442341111 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | UBS |
UBS Competitors
UBS competitors include Rabobank, Goldman Sachs, Franklin Templeton Investments, and HSBC. UBS ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how UBS compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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UBS Employees
323 employees at UBS have reviewed UBS across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 323 UBS employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at UBS are not very pleased with their total compensation at UBS, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at UBS are generally satisfied with their team. 323 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at UBS are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at UBS believe the environment at UBS is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at UBS is comfortably fast. About 54% of the employees at UBS work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at UBS are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
UBS employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at UBS report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at UBS have 2 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
81% of UBS employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
UBS employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
60% of UBS employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
UBS employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
64% of UBS employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining UBS - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining UBS is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. UBS employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
UBS KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of UBS' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 8 UBS employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
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UBS CEO & Leadership
70 /100
UBS CEO Awards and Recognitions
Sergio’s approval rate is just above average, putting Sergio in the Top 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Sergio Ermotti is well regarded by employees for the Leadership UBS offers, and ranks among the Top 50% of CEOs by employees in that category. Sergio is most liked by employees in the Finance department and African American/Black employees. However, Hispanic or Latino employees have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to UBS’s competitors, Sergio Ermotti ranks just below Goldman Sachs’s CEO David M. Solomon. With Sergio’s leadership, UBS employee respondents are most happy about their Leadership and Manager. Sergio was rated slightly below average for Gender.
UBS Leadership
The UBS Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Sergio Ermotti, Executive Director Mike Schmitt, and Executive Director Todd Godfrey
Sergio Ermotti CEO / President
Sergio Ermotti serves as the CEO / President of UBS.
Mike Schmitt Executive Director
Mike Schmitt serves as the Executive Director of UBS.
Todd Godfrey Executive Director
Todd Godfrey serves as the Executive Director of UBS O'Connor. Todd started at UBS O'Connor in Aug of 2012. Todd... read more
Jeff Richmond Executive Director
Jeff Richmond serves as the Executive Director of UBS O'Connor. Jeff started at UBS O'Connor in Sep of 2003. Jeff... read more
Mark Schilsky Executive Director
Mark Schilsky serves as the Executive Director of UBS O'Connor. Mark started at UBS O'Connor in Apr of 2018. Mark... read more
Stephen Byrne Managing Director
Stephen Byrne serves as the Managing Director of UBS O'Connor. Stephen started at UBS O'Connor in Jun of 2013. Stephen... read more
Warren Silver Managing Director
Warren Silver serves as the Managing Director of UBS O'Connor. Warren started at UBS O'Connor in Aug of 2012. Warren... read more
Mike Braden Managing Director
Mike Braden serves as the Managing Director of UBS.
Rick Carey Managing Director - CTO
Rick Carey serves as the Managing Director - CTO of UBS. Rick started at UBS in January of 2019. Rick currently resides... read more
UBS Salaries
How much does UBS pay?
How much do people at UBS get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at UBS is $131,242, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,252, or $62 per hour.
At UBS, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $234,281 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,592 annually. Average UBS salaries by department include: Marketing at $109,924, Operations at $101,813, Sales at $149,205, and Admin at $71,818. Half of UBS salaries are above $130,252.
111 employees at UBS rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 333 ratings) while 104 employees at UBS rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 109 ratings).
Salaries contributed from UBS employees include job titles like Senior Developer, Developer, Product Manager, and Financial Analyst. Comparably data has a total of 9 salary records from UBS employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $129k | $129k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $180k | $180k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $234k | $234k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $274k | $274k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $292k | $292k | 100th Percentile |
$131,242*
Average Compensation
$130,252*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
UBS Salaries by City
UBS Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at UBS
Diverse employees at UBS score the company 65/100 across various culture categories, placing UBS in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at UBS across various culture dimensions.
Diversity and inclusion are not just about doing the right thing – it's also about hiring and retaining the best talent, and about sustaining our collaborative, inclusive culture
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
UBS Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
UBS PTO
UBS' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is UBS' 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 20% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. UBS' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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UBS Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, UBS applied for 478 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 95% were approved, 2% certified-withdrawn, 1% withdrawn, and 2% denied.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at UBS unveil that 6 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 11 were withdrawn by UBS after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
478
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 95% Granted (452 out of 478)
- 2% Denied (9 out of 478)
- 1% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (6 out of 478)
- 2% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (11 out of 478)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in UBS on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 47% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 14% | |
Engineering | 13% | |
Finance | 5% | |
Product | 5% | |
Other | 17% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 52% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 5% | |
Trenton | 3% | |
Philadelphia | 3% | |
Nyack | 2% | |
Other | 36% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding UBS
Who is the CEO of UBS?
UBS CEO is Sergio Ermotti, their score by employees is 70
What is UBS eNPS?
The eNPS for UBS is -4
What is UBS revenue?
UBS revenue is $29B
What is the salary for Contracts Specialist in UBS?
Contracts Specialist average salary in the US is 87k
What are the salaries in the Sales in UBS?
The average salaries for Sales in UBS is 149k
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