Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I work in the Financial Crime Prevention Management Office. I provide my line manager with as much support as I can on a day-to-day basis, whilst ensuring that I am on top of my own responsibilities. I regularly attend meetings and after six months at the Bank, I have started to work for multiple stakeholders as I take on more responsibility. My line manager trusts me to work with confidential data and information. I read the daily internal newsletters, attend internal talks and get involved with many volunteering opportunities.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I am learning new things every day! I have developed my ability to problem solve and analyse data through regularly producing information and reports for internal use. I am able to write far more clearly and concisely. Perhaps one of the key aspects that I have developed is my confidence to build and maintain strong working relationships. I often help more senior employees to organise knowledge sharing sessions and communicate with senior management.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I am really enjoying the Risk & Compliance Apprenticeship at UBS. It is a great introduction to the Industry. I feel very motivated when I come to the office each day and excited by the prospect of having a long career at the bank after I pass my qualification. Much focus is placed on career progression also. We are given lots of support on a day-to-day basis.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I think that the programme is very well structured. We are placed in a specific role when we join the bank that we stay in for the duration of the apprenticeship. On a day-to-day basis, I communicate with my line manager who gives me responsibilities and tasks. Despite being in a specific role, we are encouraged to learn about other areas and roles at the bank. When preparing for the exams, we are given sufficient revision time.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • We receive a lot of support from UBS. Formally, we have regular progress reviews with HR throughout our apprenticeship. If I were to have a problem or concern, I would know exactly who to speak to, whether it be my line manager, my mentor, HR or fellow colleagues. There are initiatives such as 'Wellness Workshops' that we are able to attend to help apprentices understand and cope with stress and anxiety in the workplace.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I receive loads of support from my training provider. We are provided with a long-term plan/structure of our apprenticeship and from day one, we are told what is expected of us. I have regular 1:1 meetings with my training provider coach to review my progress and ensure that I am on track. I speak with my coach about my revision plan for the exams and the knowledge/skills/behaviours that I must develop in order to pass my apprenticeship.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • The qualification focuses on key areas of self-development to ensure that we are prepared for a career in the City. We are developing our knowledge of the Industry and specific risk/compliance requirements to help us perform better in our roles. Much focus is placed on improving our skills and behaviours in the workplace. The training workshops have helped me on a day-to-day basis. For example, the training we undertook to develop our skills in public speaking gave me more confidence to lead meetings myself.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • There are plenty of extra-curricular activities to get involved in. There are employee networks where you can meet like-minded colleagues and participate in career development workshops, social events and panel discussions. There are plenty of volunteering opportunities also. As apprentices, we had organized socials so that we were able to get to know each other.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • The apprenticeship scheme at UBS is a great fast-track route into the Industry. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at UBS so far. There is a supportive culture, great importance is placed on collaboration and management is friendly. Employee development is valued and we are provided with plenty of opportunities to progress. UBS want to support young talent and apprentices are a valued group within the organization.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UBS?
  • Before applying to the UBS apprenticeship scheme, I did plenty of research. It is important that you explore the UBS website thoroughly. You should know about the firm in general and have a basic understanding of the markets in which it operates. The UBS 'Three Keys' are very important also. I kept up to date with financial news so that I was able to talk about how events/news would affect the area that I applied for. Also, ask appropriate questions and be inquisitive! Ask the managers about their roles and how they work.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Finance

Central London & City

March 2019


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