UBS Asset Management Industrial Placement Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I enjoyed my placement very much. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a career in Asset Management

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I feel very valued by my colleagues. I am given vast responsibilities and good feedback.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • constantly - everyone is approachable and also there are regular sit-down meetings if required.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy, there were down times and also there were times where the workload was vast. Very rarely did I have nothing to do and if I did all I had to do was ask.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • After the initial period where I was proving I could handle the workload I was then gradually trusted with more and more.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I believe that my Office skills have come a long way also my attention to detail. These are qualities every student thinks they have until they actually get to a workplace like this one and then you learn quickly that there is a higher level than the one you are currently operating.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Good. Most people were very approachable, even outside your own team. Encouragement and support is given throughout

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very. I never felt like I didn't know the next step or if anything was unclear I could ask for instant clarification

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company have paid me for my time here, Individuals have given their time to develop me which was very valuable. Also, the company have paid for me to do an IMC.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hopefully they are good, I cannot comment at this stage!

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • 3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived outside the city, however, there are many social events both as part of UBS and as individual groups. The cost of living is as expected in London, although expensive, if you are savvy there are many opportunities to cut costs with deals.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good. although I did not stay late often, many did and they seemed to enjoy themselves.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, various volunteer events, network events, social events were held during my time here.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2017

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