Global Markets Degree Apprentice Review

by UBS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My role is in Equity Derivatives Sales; on a day to day, this includes supporting my team with pricing requests and running reports, because I'm not regulated

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, I've developed my time management and adaptability skills.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the programme to a great extent

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The programme is still relatively new, and therefore could be better organised/structured, once the management team can implement suggestions from the apprentices.

    6/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • A lot

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • We receive support relating to the uni's qualification, however for financial qualifications, it's mostly self study.

    6/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • This differs from apprentice to apprentice - for me, the qualification helps as a foundation but isn't as technical as what's required for my role.

    6/10
  • 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.)

    • Yes, we've had a couple professional networking events.

    6/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend UBS to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It's a great place to work. The people are kind and supportive.

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

    • Prepare for the assessment center, and be yourself.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Finance

London

May 2022

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