Rating

7.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Undertaking background checks, opening/closing accounts, updating client static data, transactions, scanning, project - duplicate clients in the system, no external interactions. job title - WM GEM apprentice

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • developed existing IT skills, lots of internal training courses on the applications we use within the bank. External courses towards the apprenticeship and level 3 qualification.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Work can e tedious but often varied. Teams are all nice. Met all expectations

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by UBS?
  • Line manager appreciates the hours we commit, mainly internal recognition for what we do for the business, no external recognition. Only apprentice projects involve apprentices.

    5/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Induction to the business was very well structured with a lot of support. More support provided for the qualification by Fitchlearning. Tasks come from a easy and well structured hierarchy within teams. Programme so far has been well organized.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Training provider provides the most support I have ever experienced in education with them being available all the time and individual tutors being available to call or text and issues you may have with your course.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Manager and team provide the most support in learning the job, mentor assists and can give an impartial view on. General attitude towards the apprentices is positive and helpful.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Just about covers cost of living in London. Including lunches, rent, traveling around London etc.

    6/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are a lot of volunteering opportunities that UBS offers and a few events are open to apprentices. There is an on site gym also available to staff only.

    7/10

  • 9. Would you recommend UBS to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because it seems to be one of the best apprenticeships on offer currently in finance.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UBS?
  • Applicant day and final interviews are the most difficult so be well prepared for any questions that may come your way.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

Central London & City

March 2018


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