Business Manager Review

On a day to day basis I work with senior management. This entails helping with documentation, meetings and wider divisional events. I work with various stakeholders on different tasks to ensure things are completed on a high level. I also work closely with wider changes in the bank, to understand why these changes are taking place and how they can be done seamlessly.

I have developed a variety of skills, these include interpersonal skills as I have worked with clients who require specific client focus. I have also developed my confidence skills vastly as I have been able to single handedly work on my role and answer questions from others. I have also developed my already existing skills of using the systems available to us i.e Excel, Word, Powerpoint.

The programme is well balanced with 20% of the role off the job, during this is study time. This allows us to focus on our degree for one day of the week. I have also developed a good relationship with some of my colleagues. This has helped enjoy the programme even more as I have made good friends who will be my network going through the job.

The programme is well structured with off the job and on the job training. The on the job training will have to meet part of the apprenticeship criteria, hitting different skills and development points. We have specific topics covered in university which help make the programme be better organised and structured.

We receive a huge amount of support from our employer, this is through the apprenticeship provider as well as the employer. We receive support for all aspects of our apprenticeship; we receive support with the degree/qualifications, we receive support with our health and any other issues and concerns with may have. This is as we have constant communication with our peers and colleagues to help.

The training provider we are doing our apprenticeship is great. They help us with any questions we have, staying up to date with the apprenticeship tasks. They outline all the specific details within the tasks and are at our assistance whenever they are required. They are extremely good at communication and will answer emails fast.

My qualification has helped me understand the financial services industry on a wider level, this has allowed me to understand things more specifically and become better equipped at picking up things quicker. I have also been able to utilize some of the skills from the qualification like time management and writing skills into my work to help us with our role.

There are a range of different networks and activities that we are able to get involved with at work, this is activities like sports, and networking events. There is also a large amount of volunteering that takes place in different areas which help give back to the community. There are a range of networks that help with different areas and different types of people.

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UBS is a great firm to work for, the people are so welcoming and friendly. They are willing to help, meet up and answer any questions we have, this is as everyone is extremely collaborative and works well together. UBS has a great culture, great people and is extremely diverse.

I would advise people to be themselves, work hard and be truthful in all stages. The interviews are really interesting so I would prepare well for these, do a lot of research on UBS, talk about what you find interesting in UBS and ask be inquisitive, this is as people like it when you ask questions.