Apprentice CAA Review

by UBS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

My day to day job involves assisting the client advisors/ client advisor assistants with various tasks

10/10

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

Yes I have learnt many different skills associated with working in a professional environment. I have also learnt about the investing world through gaining the Investment operations certificate

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy the program and I am grateful for the opportunity

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is structured and we have various training sessions to aid our development

8/10

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

UBS has supported us fantastically and we are given 1 day a week to dedicate towards our studies

10/10

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

The training provider has great resources and made studying as easy as possible

10/10

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

The IOC has given me a good base to build on

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.)

I don't participate in anything extra curricular as I work from a small regional office in Edinburgh

9/10

9a. Would you recommend UBS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great firm with good people and benefits who support their staff

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

Learn about the different aspects to the business and what qualification you will be studying towards