Good opportunity to start a career But don't stay too long. - IT Support Analyst UBS Employee Review

2.0
Feb 18, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

-Good way to start your career.If you need to get a foot in the industry and get your licenses, this may be a good first step. -Stable job. -Good overall culture. -Manageable work life balance. -Overtime payment.

Cons

-Once you are in there is no growth in career and personal growth -Minimal (0 to maybe 3k max) to no pay raise each year even if you work hard. Even if you get more licenses and certifications. If you want a promotion you have to participate in office politics. -Bonus is Flat % that in the same rank gets. Standard deviation is about +/- 0.5%, They make a huge profit and only give as high as 1 month pay as bonus. -Performance reviews do nothing and wont help. Managers will always under score you. -Lack of transparency.They provide zero direction and guidance. Expect you to learn on your own. Even on how to their systems -High turnover rate. You will see coworkers leave for a higher paying job after 1-2 years if they don't get a promotion. Those that stay are most likely there because they are happy with the salary.

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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

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3.0
Jul 5, 2026
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Pros

Good benefits, easy managers and hybrid working

Cons

Ongoing merger, layoffs and restructing

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