Global Markets Apprentice Review

As a Global Markets apprentice the role consists of supporting our sales and trading functions in their day to day operations. E.g running reports for clients and helping to discover opportunities for business.

There is always opportunity to develop new skills depending on your pathway. E.g a Level 6 qualification & CFA I. There is plenty of workshops and opportunities through your day to day role to develop soft skills ranging from excel proficiency to negotiation and communication skills.

The program is very engaging. Due to the blend of learning I feel I have been able to develop both my understanding of financial services as well as my soft skills. The exposure to meaningful work is challenging but perfect opportunity to consolidate your learning and skills.

The program is structured very well with multiple pathways depending on your business area and role. This means you will be able to develop the skills that are necessary for you role at a pace that is manageable but very rewarding.

The support UBS has provided throughout my program has been great. Both pastorally helping me settle in to my first corporate role but also segregating 20% of my work time for study.

The training provider is really integrated into my development. They provide external workshops to develop soft skills as well as providing both the materials as well as tutor time for my CFA I qualification. Additionally they are aware of my work and help me evidence this to complete my level 6 apprenticeship.

Studying for the CFA I has vastly improved my knowledge of the industry and of products outside of my business area. This has helped me to understand how my team fits into other business areas inside the firm as well as the wider industry.

UBS provides a platform for social activities as a cohort of apprentices through an apprentice committee consisting of apprentices from multiple cohorts. Additionally there are many social activities that go on, often sport related. There are also frequent professional networking events that are attended by senior managers. These give a great opportunity to expand your network and leverage the knowledge of some of the most senior people in the bank.

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UBS is entirely invested in my personal and professional development. The growth I have experienced so far on the apprenticeship program has been very satisfactory. The program is structured well and will set young professionals up for a successful career in financial services.

Be yourself! The program is specifically designed to give you the product and industry knowledge required to work in financial services which you may not have already. Focus on how you have demonstrated our values and culture as this is harder to teach.