On the Climb in the US - Investment Banking Associate UBS Employee Review

4.0
Jan 4, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

One of the few firms supporting some level of work-life balance within IB; atmosphere is very collegial and collaborative; reputation is on the rise in the US; global reputation is one of the top 3; tremendous brand equity; in the middle of a massive restructuring plan

Cons

UBS was probably the hardest hit bank by the financial crisis; return to profitability has taken a long time; UBS ranks toward the bottom of the top ten in IB within the US

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5.0
Jun 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Strong culture, global brand, good people

Cons

Continuous changes, team dependent upward mobility

3.0
Jun 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good Learning opportunities, Tech savvy compared to other banking / fintech companies

Cons

Too much offshore, low cost resource strategies, Gap between functional & IT resources, CS merger favored many UBS employees and massive layoffs post UBS - CS merger. Hardly any bonus or pay increments.

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