Global Markets Graduate Talent Program (Start ASAP)

About UBS Australia

UBS stands as the world's largest and sole truly global wealth manager, operating across four distinct business divisions. Their extensive international presence spans major financial hubs in over 50 countries, supported by a diverse team driven by a collective belief in unity and continuous improvement. Despite varied backgrounds and expertise, the company is bound by a shared commitment to collaboration and a relentless pursuit of progress.

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Your role

You’ll be working in the Global Markets business, which advises clients and does everything that’s needed to buy and sell securities for them from start to finish. They work with hedge funds, pension funds, asset managers, family offices, and more.

You’ll get to:

• Buy and sell financial instruments for clients
• Extract market-moving data from a variety of sources to inform decisions across the Global Markets business
• Provide clients with information about recent market trends and offer trades at the best prices

Training & development

The Graduate Talent Program is 18 months long and is designed to help you develop the skills you need to grow your career. To start, the program introduces you to the firm, provides professional and technical training and teaches you core skills and knowledge about global markets. And it continues from there: by learning from your colleagues, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop new skills and build your network. You’ll have the opportunity to see beyond your job by participating in one, or more, rotations. If you’re ready to work where no two days are the same, this program is for you.

At UBS, you’ll get to learn from the best, inspirational leaders from across the business and experts in everything financial industry and experience their in-house UBS University, helping employees build skills to use now, along with new capabilities for the future.

Benefits

UBS prioritizes providing competitive employee benefits tailored to meet the diverse needs of its workforce, often exceeding legal requirements. These benefits include retirement plans, healthcare coverage, and assistance with childcare and fitness in many locations globally. Additionally, they offer generous parental leave policies, support for breastfeeding mothers, and comprehensive employee assistance programs to address various personal and professional challenges, demonstrating a commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance.

Career progression

They are committed to fostering career progression by investing in employee learning and development, emphasizing future skills and agile working practices. Leadership development is a cornerstone, with high expectations set for leaders to drive an agile, inclusive culture aligned with the company's values. Through innovative platforms like Career Navigator and employee development programs like LEAP and LEAD, UBS provides opportunities for employees to enhance their skills, pursue career advancement, and thrive within the organization.

Work-life balance

UBS has embraced remote and hybrid working arrangements as a fundamental aspect of its workplace culture, recognizing the benefits it brings to both employees and the organization as a whole. With the firm-wide implementation of hybrid working protocols and the introduction of virtual worker frameworks, a vast majority of employees now have the option to work from home multiple days a week, catering to diverse needs and lifestyles. This approach not only attracts and retains a wider pool of talent but also fosters innovation and agility through increased emphasis on technology and virtual collaboration.

Company culture

The culture at UBS is deeply ingrained in its purpose and strategy, emphasizing a strong and inclusive environment. Grounded in three keys to success - Pillars, Principles, and Behaviors - they prioritize capital strength, client centricity, and innovation. This is manifested through practices such as taking ownership, fostering collaboration, and constantly seeking improvement, all aimed at delivering excellence and creating sustainable impact.

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About you

Interested in working in financial services, but not sure where to start? Do you want to work for a firm with a truly global footprint? UBS is looking for someone curious and wants to thrive in a business that never stops moving. It doesn’t matter what you’re majoring in, but you do need to have an interest in global markets. They’re most interested to see what makes you unique and discover what you can bring to the team.

Requirements

• Will need to graduate in 2024
• Has values that align with ours: integrity, hard-working, trustworthy, dedicated and collaborative
• Is a strategic thinker with strong communication skills
• Is motivated to work in a business with high demands and tight deadlines

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• ubs.com/global/en/our-firm/our-culture.html
• ubs.com/global/en/our-firm/our-employees/working-at-ubs.html
• ubs.com/global/en/our-firm/our-employees/learning-and-development.html