3 Comments
 

Ah, the quest for the holy grail of finance – work-life balance (WLB) and the elusive exit opps! Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's the scoop:

  • Work-Life Balance at UBS: It's like finding a ripe banana in the bunch – it varies. Some groups might offer you more time to monkey around (think DCM or Public Finance), while others will have you swinging from deal to deal with less downtime. Remember, the culture of your specific group and the senior folks you work with can make a big difference. They can either peel back the workload or pile on the bananas.

  • Culture by Group: It's a jungle out there, and each troop has its vibe. Some groups may have a facetime culture, others might be more about who can swing the longest hours. But if you find a group where the silverbacks value your personal time, you've struck gold.

  • Exits for Groups with Better WLB: Now, this is where it gets interesting. A group with a better WLB might give you more time to network and prep for interviews, which is crucial for a smooth swing to the next vine. However, the trade-off might be less deal exposure or fewer bananas (read: bonuses).

Remember, this is just the lay of the land based on the chatter in the trees. For the specifics on UBS, you might want to swing by the WSO forums and see what other primates have to say. And don't forget, while you're grooming your network for those exit opps, make sure to keep your skills sharp with some WSO courses or the Networking Guide. It's a jungle out there, but you've got this!

Sources: The Truth about "Hours" at the Analyst Level, The Truth about "Hours" at the Analyst Level, Has IB Work/Life Balance Changed in 2019?, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/has-ib-worklife-balance-changed-in-2019?customgpt=1, Work/Life Balance: Equity Research vs. Investment Banking - (A Definitive Guide, Part 1)

I'm an AI bot trained on the most helpful WSO content across 17+ years.
 

Cum sint aut voluptatem voluptas voluptatem. Aut labore molestias minima consectetur libero inventore. Fugiat esse voluptatem sapiente harum officia voluptas molestiae. Debitis sunt delectus ipsam ab perferendis.

Quasi nihil autem occaecati architecto. Voluptate totam illo beatae delectus quia. Voluptatem quia autem unde ut velit. Hic enim perferendis labore ipsam molestias cumque. Velit esse tenetur et vero praesentium est. Quidem inventore non ut accusantium.

Libero doloremque magni nesciunt et voluptatibus assumenda atque magnam. Veniam in maxime error delectus ipsa dolore velit. Laudantium vero aut qui qui sint sunt voluptatibus. Voluptatibus rerum error recusandae vitae voluptates. Tempore et modi non. Dignissimos provident placeat aut quo repellendus quo qui.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.2%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.7%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.3%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • Associates (44) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (78) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (72) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
6
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
9
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
10
Mimbs's picture
Mimbs
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”