Risk Control Operations Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • In the beginning i didn't like it much as it was very different from uni - where if you couldn't wake up, you could just miss your lecture. it was very hard getting up and going into work Every singe day!!! but after i got used to it, i loved it!!! best decision i have ever made- with uni even on your days off, you're stressed about work, whereas when you finish work, you can properly relax as you don't have to think about work again

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The work culture is really good at UBS, everyone is so friendly! the best thing i liked about it was the fact i wasn't treated like an intern- i was actually treated like a full time employee which was nice

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

    • Our manager would regularly hold meetings for feedback and to catch up which was good and also questions were extensively encouraged which was good

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

    • it depends- during certain times of the week/month/year, it wasn't too bad. whereas sometimes it got very busy so was rather tiring- but it was good as it made the day go faster

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • a lot! i was made responsible for many important reports which went out to senior people within the company which was good

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • definitely the best thing i have ever done! i've definitely learnt how to manage my time better!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • it was serious at times, but everyone had a laugh during times too which was nice as it made it less boring

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • it was good as when i started there was the old intern there for a few weeks to help train me

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • it was good- on the job training. but i would have liked some external training maybe in excel or if ubs would sponsor me to do external exams

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • easier to get on the grad scheme with a placement year

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • the interns were all very close and there was regular lunches/drinks/social events

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

    • expensive because it's london but wasn't too bad

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

    • good, many places around

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

    • weekly newsletter to inform us on this

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2014

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