Data Scientist Review

by UBS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

- Developing and deploying analytical tools within python - Delivering workshops and boot camps for technical and statistical techniques - Collaborating with analysts to implement social science, statistical and computing methodologies

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Learnt many technical skills such as python, git and statistics. As well as soft skills such as project management and change management

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

6/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

6/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are several networks to join as well as sport teams such as netball. Also there are many volunteering opportunities

8/10

9a. Would you recommend UBS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

UBS has a supportive culture. Everyone is eager to teach and learn. Also there are several employee benefits.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UBS?

Have other interests outside of work - it is good to be involved in a sport or hobby which makes you more relatable.