Sales & Trading Degree Apprentice Review

by UBS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I price derivatives, create revenue reports and help on pre and post trade activity. Client facing role, you're given responsibility from the beginning and you'll work in a team with professionals, not apprentices.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Excel, sales, negotiation, UBS systems and networking.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • The reputation, responsibility and rewards.

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

    • It is very structured, you get a calendar where the academic year and assessments are set out.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • You get a study day a week, and you can take study leave before exams to prepare further.

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

    • Lectures, study resources and 1 to 1 sessions of needed. Lots of support available

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It is very relevant, especially in terms of teaching you about regulation and compliance.

    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.)

    • We have networks and charity events we can attend to get involved.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend UBS to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good pay and the people are great, I've made genuine friends on this program.

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

    • Know the values of the company

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Finance

London

April 2024

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