IT - Corporate Center - Associate Director UBS Employee Review

3.0
May 5, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fairly compensated considering locale and good option if you want to work at an Investment Bank but closer to home. Decent medical benefits.

Cons

Hard to get promoted unless you are either a) work on high profile project b) have exposure to management c) on a fasttrack d) riding the coattails of someone. Senior Management changes every 3-4 years which resets your history and accomplishments. If you are average to above average performer, be prepared for little to no advancement per grade level. Only very few get recognized. Need to be on the right project at the right time. Compensation if fair but not comparable to NYC based Investment banks. Career development is weak. Training is weak. You need to actively manage your career.

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5.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Cons

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3.0
Jun 28, 2026
Recommend
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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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