UBS reviews

3.7

72% would recommend to a friend

(14,577 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 14,577 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 Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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15K reviews
4.0
May 18, 2016

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Pros

The pay is generous and the benefits are good and there is a lot of vacation time. Good flexible schedules.

Cons

The Downtown traffic is horrible and management changes direction too frequently. They need to be more generous on health care insurance.

4.0
Feb 13, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Good atmosphere; good benefits; in Private Wealth Management, your team is your lifeblood...so if you find a team that you like and is successful, then you can be set for a long time.

Cons

Big bank; therefore this means there are limitations to how fast you can move up vertically. Management is content to keep you content in an entry level role for as long as they can.

1.0
Jun 8, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Your managers know nothing about business so it's easy to make them happy

Cons

1. Excessive Workplace Politics The team lead frequently withholds information and even lies to team members. Employees hesitate to take time off because they fear others will claim credit for their work during their absence. 2. Favoritism Based on Appearance The team lead shows clear bias toward younger, more attractive female employees, granting them preferential access to resources. They often misuse company time, such as occupying meeting rooms for hours just to socialize and have fun. 3. Below-Market Compensation The company pays the lowest wages in the industry, making employees some of the worst-compensated professionals in the field. Meanwhile, bonuses are disproportionately awarded to incompetent individuals who lack basic business acumen. 4. Bureaucratic Work Culture Instead of focusing on innovation, employees are forced to attend endless, unproductive meetings that contribute little to actual progress.

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