UBS Background Check Issue

I have been offered a part-time job at UBS during school next semester. My boss is great and very laid back. He informed me that even though I have the job, i still have to fill out the mandatory application and go through a background check. Problem is, I was arrested over 2.5 years ago for a class B misdemeanor for possession of marijuana (2 grams). I fought it for over two years and agreed to do 6 months probation starting over a month ago and it will get dismissed. Will this be a deal breaker? Has anyone had anything relevant happen to them? Any input would be helpful.

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