UBS reviews

3.7

72% would recommend to a friend

(14,603 total reviews)
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Sergio P. Ermotti

84% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

UBS has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 14,603 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UBS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzen industry (3.7 stars).

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15K reviews
4.0
Jun 1, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

1. rebuilt its wealth management brand after financials crisis. 2. relatively laid-back culture 3. No. 1 global wealth management 4. very high rank asset management

Cons

1. Swiss bank (power struggle between parent company and U.S. operations) 2. uncertainly of its IB unit in Americas (parent company tries to spin-off the IB) 3. senior banker left companies

4.0
May 19, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

> Global financial powerhouse > Associated with Swiss Banking > Brand name world-wide recognition > Experienced managers at the helm > Relatively low stress environment for a financial firm > Laid back corporate culture (not stuffy) > Flexible work schedule and project deadlines if needed > Process oriented culture > Solid benefits > Employees can use UBS services for financial growth

Cons

> Very very low compensation compared to peers > Low to no bonuses depending on fiscal quarter > Few, if any, promotions > Many employees are doing the tasks of managers without the pay > Heavy outsourcing, especially in IT environment > Conservative approach to adopting technology (usually last to adopt latest technology) > Archaic systems > Still have an old boys network

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