UBS Interview Process: Rounds, Timeline & Compensation
Michael King, PE Investment Manager ·
UBS runs 2-3 rounds: an online numerical/verbal assessment plus a HireVue-style recorded video interview, followed by a Superday of back-to-back interviews (typically 3-4 slots) with analysts, associates and at least one VP or director. In the UK, summer analyst and full-time applications for UBS's Global Banking division typically open in the autumn and are reviewed on a rolling basis, so applying early matters; Superdays follow through the winter and into spring, with decisions usually coming within a few business days. US summer recruiting runs on a considerably earlier and more compressed timeline than the UK process. In London, first-year analyst base runs roughly £60k-£70k, with total comp (including bonus) reported around £90k-£100k — broadly in line with the other UK bulge brackets. Associate base is roughly £100k-£110k, with total comp commonly cited around £120k-£200k depending on bonus. The New York benchmark sits meaningfully higher on both bands, with analyst all-in comp often quoted at $180k or above.
Interview rounds
2-3 rounds: an online numerical/verbal assessment plus a HireVue-style recorded video interview, followed by a Superday of back-to-back interviews (typically 3-4 slots) with analysts, associates and at least one VP or director
Typical timeline
In the UK, summer analyst and full-time applications for UBS's Global Banking division typically open in the autumn and are reviewed on a rolling basis, so applying early matters; Superdays follow through the winter and into spring, with decisions usually coming within a few business days. US summer recruiting runs on a considerably earlier and more compressed timeline than the UK process.
Compensation range
In London, first-year analyst base runs roughly £60k-£70k, with total comp (including bonus) reported around £90k-£100k — broadly in line with the other UK bulge brackets. Associate base is roughly £100k-£110k, with total comp commonly cited around £120k-£200k depending on bonus. The New York benchmark sits meaningfully higher on both bands, with analyst all-in comp often quoted at $180k or above.
Notes
UBS's Global Banking division has been rebuilding its scale in London and Zurich since absorbing Credit Suisse's investment bank in 2023-2024, so expect interviewers to probe why you want UBS specifically and how you see the enlarged franchise versus the other bulge brackets. Comp and reported experiences vary noticeably by source, reflecting a still-integrating organisation — treat any single data point as a benchmark, not a guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
How many interview rounds does UBS run?
2-3 rounds: an online numerical/verbal assessment plus a HireVue-style recorded video interview, followed by a Superday of back-to-back interviews (typically 3-4 slots) with analysts, associates and at least one VP or director
How long does the UBS interview process take?
In the UK, summer analyst and full-time applications for UBS's Global Banking division typically open in the autumn and are reviewed on a rolling basis, so applying early matters; Superdays follow through the winter and into spring, with decisions usually coming within a few business days. US summer recruiting runs on a considerably earlier and more compressed timeline than the UK process.
What does UBS pay first-year hires?
In London, first-year analyst base runs roughly £60k-£70k, with total comp (including bonus) reported around £90k-£100k — broadly in line with the other UK bulge brackets. Associate base is roughly £100k-£110k, with total comp commonly cited around £120k-£200k depending on bonus. The New York benchmark sits meaningfully higher on both bands, with analyst all-in comp often quoted at $180k or above.