Investment Banking Apprentice Review

by UBS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Aiding the team in maintaining our broking relationships with our retained clients by working on materials used for active deals and day-to-day brokering.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Skills I have learnt or developed: Financial modelling e.g. DCF model. Understanding of the markets and accounting as a whole. Creating presentations and workbooks in UBS format, used when presenting or meeting with clients.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the work I do and the team I am within, I also very much enjoy the things I learn day to day as its interesting and engaging.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The program is well structured in both the exam side of the apprenticeship and the day-to-day role, exams timings and training are well planned out and my Line manager is good at structuring my workload throughout the working week.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I have always received support when needed throughout my apprenticeship so far and any issues I have had have always been resolved quickly.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

The support from the training provider is good and covers everything we are expected to learn.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

It provides a better understanding of the role I am in and helps with the fundamental knowledge.

8/10

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 lots of additional activities on offer from both UBS as a whole and also done internally in our team.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend UBS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The environment is enjoyable, the collegues you work with are friendly and always willing to help, and the chance to work in a large bank provides excellent exposure into the world of work.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UBS?

Research into UBS history and their principle values, and additionally include items in your CV that outline who you are as a person, and not just your academic achievements.