Women's Insight Program - Global Banking (Rolling Intake)

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

What if there was a program that will:

• Give you a real peek into the investment banking industry
• Provide training and mentorship
• Elevate your personal brand
• Get you internship ready

Your team

You will be working in the Investment Bank’s Global Banking (GB) business. You will be working closely with, and learning from, the GB country and sector coverage teams, as well as the product teams, providing coverage, advisory, capital markets and financing solutions for corporate, financial institutions and sponsor clients.

Training & development

The Women's Insight Program is designed to empower women in banking and to provide candidates who are in their penultimate year at university with exposure to UBS and the financial services industry. Successful candidates from this program will be eligible to receive early 2024-25 Summer Internship offers. 

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

UBS is looking for someone interested in investment banking to bring different experiences, fresh ideas and creativity to the table. They welcome students from all degree backgrounds, as they believe diversity of mindsets inspires team creativity and innovation.

You need to be graduating end of 2025. It doesn’t matter what you’re studying. (Really, it doesn’t.)

What they are looking for?

• A curious mindset
• Drive and resilience
• Accountability and integrity
• Collaborative team players
• Diversity of degree backgrounds

Perhaps you’ve organized a fundraising event or taken part in team sports? Or persevered and passed an exam in a subject you found challenging? Think about how things you’ve achieved match the skills they’re after.

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