Starting your career with us. Career opportunities for graduates and interns

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1 Starting your career with us. Career opportunities for graduates and interns

2 UBS the right place to start your career At UBS, you ll become part of a client-focused financial services firm where you will collaborate with people of all nationalities, cultures, skill sets and backgrounds contribute to a truly global team of professionals assume responsibility early work on challenging, multifaceted tasks and projects never stop learning because training is continuous grow your skills we re committed to talent development Join a firm dedicated to its employees UBS employs about 64,000 people around the world We re present in all major financial centers worldwide We have offices in over 50 countries; about 37% of our employees work in the Americas, 37% in Switzerland, 16% in the rest of Europe and 10% in Asia Pacific Our workforce includes citizens of more than 150 countries United Kingdom 9% Switzerland 37% Americas 37% Europe/Middle East/ Africa 7% Asia Pacific 10% Global distribution of employees. Source: UBS Financial Reporting, First Quarter 2010, 4th May

3 Gain an insight go for an internship An internship at UBS is an opportunity to discover over a period of three to six months what it s like to be part of a client-focused financial services firm. It s a chance to work with some of the brightest people in finance. And a chance to pick up the skills and the contacts that will give you an edge when you graduate. As an intern you will be integrated from the beginning in our challenging day-to-day business. Not only will you learn the business from scratch but you will gain exclusive insight into our culture and way of working. We always seek to hire the best interns when they graduate so an internship could be your gateway to a rewarding career. Onboarding Regular internlunches Intern event (1x during Internship) Monthly recurring Get to know UBS Final feedback meeting Alumni activities Individual contact Transition to GTP/Direct Hire You need a curious mind at least two semesters at university/ university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) good foreign language skills From the first day I was fully integrated into my team. We worked together intensively with other departments, and I realized that everything was interconnected! Moreno, intern at UBS Wealth Management & Swiss Bank, Zurich My internship at UBS was very challenging and intensive. And it helped me make up my mind. After finishing it I knew I wanted to work in a financial services firm. I returned to UBS as a graduate trainee after my studies. Alisha, a former intern and current graduate trainee at UBS Investment Bank, Zurich 3

4 Discover your opportunities in the Graduate Training Program (GTP) As a trainee you will enter an intensive months long, firm-wide training program called the Graduate Training Program (GTP). You can start the program in all our different fields of work. Combining demanding practical work experience and top education and training, the GTP focuses on specific business skills as well as personal development. You will also learn about our organization, our core values and the professional standards we aspire to. We equip you with the knowledge you need to become productive in your field of work, and you will develop an understanding of the core capabilities of the firm. You will be fully integrated into your team, deeply involved in business operations and projects. Some positions involve rotations within a business division to related areas. You gain insight into the challenges you can expect to encounter and have the opportunity to build contacts and explore areas of interest. You need ambition and potential a desire to learn and be part of the team internship experience excellent German and English skills (additional languages are an advantage) strong academic performance (BA or MA degree) months FIT FOR UBS FIT FOR FUNCTION FIT FOR FUTURE GTP Discovery GTP Discovery Strategy Business Experience Experience Program Specific Offering Business Specific Initiatives & Certification GTP Net Business Specific Offering GTP Gateway Mid Career Development Mid Career Development To me UBS was attractive because of its global reach and the countless opportunities it offers young talents. I never regretted my choice! Cyril, a former GTP at UBS Investment Bank, Zurich As a trainee at UBS you are given real responsibilities. I appreciated the diversity of UBS as well. You will meet people from all over the world. Banking is a people business! Christina, GTP at Wealth Management & Swiss Bank, Bern 4

5 Enjoy the advantages of the GTP Business-specific offering You will acquire the necessary technical skills to become effective in your future position through specialized functional education. Rotational assignments The hands-on way for you to broaden your know-how and gain experience relevant to your functional area, rotations are an integral part of the program: they also support your individual development in relation to your target function. Program-specific offering GTP Discovery An intensive two-week development experience immerses you in UBS s culture and enables you to meet with all the new graduates worldwide at one of UBS s campuses. You will have the chance to work together with Senior Managers and experts from all business divisions. Benefits of the GTP Discovery You will develop a comprehensive understanding of UBS s strategy, vision and values You will learn fundamentals of banking and finance and deepen your understanding of the core capabilities of the firm You will gain insights into your character and how to accelerate your own career development You will build an enduring network with peers and experts GTP Net (Networking) You will be able to network across UBS through regular events that support our crossdivisional market view. You will also get insight into different topics throughout the bank and improve your people skills. GTP Gateway At the end of the program you will receive support in transitioning to the next stage of your career. Individual Career Planning Your line manager will assist you in developing your career. Program-specific planning between you and your line manager Review of development / learning agreement on a periodic basis 5

6 Here s how to take the next step If you think a career at UBS could be for you, have a look at our recruiting process: Internship GTP 1. Online application 2. Numerical & logical tests * 3. Interviews with HR and Business 4. Assessment Center Welcome to UBS *(online/paperbased) We offer talented individuals a truly global field of opportunities. Which field of work in UBS suits you best? Take a look at our website and find out what appeals to you. To find out more about starting a career at UBS meet us at our events or visit our website and apply there for one of our graduate training programs or internships. We look forward to meeting you. 3rd employer of choice 2010 among students in Switzerland UBS is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. 6

7 Attractive career opportunities await you. Across the whole organization. No matter what background you have.

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