UBS AG is a leading global financial services firm with over 66,000 employees worldwide, serving a diverse client base that includes affluent individuals, corporations, institutions and governments.
By integrating and leveraging the combined resources, expertise and best practices of its business units, UBS offers products and services designed to provide appropriate solutions to its clients, regardless of where they are located.
As an integrated global powerhouse, UBS provides comprehensive wealth management, asset management and investment banking services. UBS has significant operations in all of the world's major financial centers and excellent long-term credit ratings.
- The world’s largest private bank
- Largest Team of Equity Analysts
- One of the largest asset managers globally
- Fastest growing U.S. Investment Bank
- Largest Global Fund-of-fund Manager
- Market capitalization of over $76 billion
- Total Invested assets of $1. 8 trillion
Our strengths are leveraged by globally embracing diversity of skills, perspectives and backgrounds.
Financial Advisor
UBS Financial Advisors don't just make a living. They are determined entrepreneurs who derive satisfaction from helping others achieve their financial goals. No matter in which of our branch offices you are based, you'll receive the managerial support, and resources you need to succeed.
A Financial Advisor must have a demonstrated passion for financial services. At UBS Financial Services, the client relationship is a priority, and keen listening skills are a must. This is a fast-paced business, one that is as complex as it is exciting. In order to thrive, you must possess confidence and be able to quickly establish credibility and trust through understanding the issues vital to your clients. Above all, the UBS Financial Advisor must be ready and able to establish a relationship that has, at its core, the capability to help the client achieve long-term financial success.
COMPANY CULTURE
At UBS Financial Services, we work very hard. We have real goals that need to be met, and real people counting on us. But the payoff is substantial.
UBS Financial Services believes that the role of the Financial Advisor is critical to our success -- so much so, that the position is at the centerpiece of our strategy to be the preeminent provider of technology, advice, products and services to affluent investors. The firm helps its Financial Advisors build and maintain strong individual relationships with their clients, and works to sustain strong bonds with employees through a culture that emphasizes integrity, cooperation and respect, creativity and innovation. Our culture is one that values the intellectual capital of its employees and encourages a free exchange of ideas to help achieve results. We reward those who challenge the accepted ways of doing business in order to improve the quality and efficiency of our products and services.
UBS Financial Services allows you to contribute to the success of your own future as you help realize your clients' financial goals. It is a terrific feeling to work for a company that so highly values your individual contribution.
BENEFITS
UBS Financial Services is one of the leading companies to work for worldwide, and our name is synonymous with success. At UBS Financial Services, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet our diverse population's needs. Almost all benefits are available to all employees upon date of hire. From day one, you will have full medical coverage, 401(k) contribution, and tuition reimbursement. What else? Take a look:
Health & Welfare Plans
Medical Plan: Under the Medical Plan you have the option of selecting either an indemnity plan, HMO or Point of Service (POS) Plan (offered in most areas), for yourself and your dependents.
Dental Plan: The plan provides a wide range of dental services and quality care at low out-of-pocket costs.
Income Advantage Plan (IAP): The IAP offers you the opportunity to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for uncovered medical expenses under the Health Care Account and day care expenses under the Dependent Day Care Account.
Life Insurance Plans: The firm provides each eligible employee with a Basic Life Insurance Plan plus the opportunity to purchase Supplemental Life Insurance and Spousal Life Insurance.
Accident Insurance Plans: UBS Financial Services provides Business Travel Accident Insurance for each employee in the event that he or she is injured or dies while on company business. You also have the option of purchasing additional Personal Accident Insurance for yourself and your family.
Disability Insurance Plans: USB Financial Services provides eligible employees with a Short Term Disability plan that provides them with compensation for up to 26 weeks (after one year of service). UBS Financial Services also allows you to purchase Long Term Disability coverage that continues a certain portion of your compensation tax-free during your disability period.
Wealth Accumulation Programs
401(k) Plus Plan: Under this plan, you can save 1% - 16% of your pay on a pre-tax and/or post-tax basis. UBS Financial Services also contributes to your account by matching a portion of your contributions and adding an annual supplemental retirement contribution.
Equity Plus Plan: UBS Financial Services offers employees the opportunity to accumulate stock through after-tax payroll deductions and, in turn, they will receive two options for each share purchased.
PartnerPlus: UBS Financial Services provides this wealth accumulation plan to Financial Advisors who generate a certain level of gross production.
Other Programs
Lend-A-Hand Resource and Referral Service: A toll-free resource and referral program designed to assist employees in making decisions regarding childcare, elder care and a wide array of other personal and family situations.
Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP): Provided you are eligible, UBS Financial Services will reimburse you for college tuition and certification expenses up to $6,000.
Mutual Fund Deduction Program: Allows a portion of your paycheck to be automatically invested in up to 10 UBS Financial Services Mutual Funds.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP): Through the EAP, every employee can call an 800 number and speak to experienced counselors regarding a number of personal issues. This is a confidential service that is available to all employees regardless if he or she is enrolled in the medical plan.
TRIP: Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for their parking and/or mass transit expenses.
Child Care Leave of Absence Program: Provides eligible employees 100% compensation for 8 weeks for leaves related to maternity or adoption. Also provides eligible employees with Adoption Assistance for a special needs child.
Annual General Meeting of UBS AG
At the Annual General Meeting held on April 19, 2006, the shareholders of UBS approved the dividend of CHF 3.20 per share proposed by the Board of Directors. They also elected two new members – Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler and Jürg Wolle – to the Board of Directors and re-elected both Rolf A. Meyer and Ernesto Bertarelli to their respective offices for another three years. UBS shareholders approved the creation of conditional capital. The Annual General Meeting was attended by 2311 shareholders, representing 242,545,009 votes.
Diversity is the recognition of multiple background, cultures and prespectives within our organization
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