Smart people in a progressive workplace! - Risk Analyst UBS Employee Review

4.0
Aug 4, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Progressive workplace- non discriminatory and diverse Work with teams all over the world There is always something to do Good benefits, PTO, work environment Fast paced work environment most of the time Great management! Opportunities to move up after shown desire to better your skills Great opportunities for bonuses and raises if you and your team have done well Over time pay even if you're on salary No micromanagement or looking over your shoulder Ability to work from home when necessary Great training for the most part; I had to stay in the northeast for 3 weeks though

Cons

Good 401(k) matching only if you are there over 3 years Hard to implement large changes due to the size of the company Work/life balance it difficult at times Expected to work over normal amount of hours but do receive overtime pay Training could have been a little more in depth

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5.0
Jul 4, 2026
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Pros

One of the biggest pros is brand value and global credibility. UBS is a top-tier global wealth management and investment bank, so having it on your resume immediately signals experience in a highly structured, regulated, and performance-driven environment. That tends to carry weight across financial services and corporate TA roles. Another major advantage is strong learning exposure. Because UBS operates across wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and corporate functions, employees usually get exposure to complex stakeholder groups, senior leadership, and high-volume, high-stakes hiring environments. For recruiting roles specifically, that often means experience with executive searches, niche skill sets, and global requisitions.

Cons

other factor is workload during restructuring cycles or market downturns. Financial services recruiting is highly market-sensitive, so hiring freezes or sudden ramps are common. That can create uncertainty or shifting priorities in requisition ownership and pipeline planning. From a career perspective, role specialization can sometimes feel narrow. While UBS is large, some employees find they become highly specialized in one function (like wealth management or a specific region), which may require intentional effort to broaden experience.

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