Our three keys

Our strong and inclusive culture is grounded in our three keys to success: our Pillars, Principles, and Behaviors. They determine what we’re built on, what we stand for and how we do it.

Our Pillars

What we’re built on.

  • Capital strength

    A balance sheet for all seasons

    We value superior capital strength. It gives us the flexibility to address expected and unexpected events and is a unique competitive advantage which our clients value.

  • Simplification and efficiency

    Make it easy to do business

    We’re agile, digital and quick to respond to client needs. We continuously optimize how we deploy our resources, combining the best ideas with front-to-back delivery.

  • Risk management

    Anticipate and handle risk effectively

    Successful banking is successful risk management. We’re all risk managers, detecting emerging risks early, managing risk diligently, courageously raising concerns and protecting the reputation of our firm.

Our Principles

What we’re built on.

  • Client centricity

    Clients are at the heart of everything we do

    Our clients and their needs are at the heart of everything we do. As trusted partners we deliver the best of UBS in a personalized, relevant, on-time and seamless experience.

  • Connectivity

    Create success by connecting people, ideas and opportunities

    We connect people, ideas and businesses to convene a global eco-system where clients, employees and other stakeholders excel.

  • Sustainable impact

    Act today with tomorrow in mind

    We act to drive long-term positive value creation, contributing to a better world for our stakeholders, society, environment and future generations.

Our Behaviors

How we do it.

  • Accountability with integrity

    Take ownership

    I am responsible for what I say and do.
    I take ownership and make things happen.
    I step up and act when something isn‘t right.

  • Collaboration

    Work as one UBS

    I trust others and help them to be successful.
    I deliver one UBS, together with my colleagues.
    I foster a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment.

  • Innovation

    Improve every day

    I challenge perspectives and look at every opportunity to improve.
    I actively seek and provide feedback.
    I learn from every success and failure.

Code of Conduct and Ethics of UBS

The Code defines the way UBS does business.

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Code of Conduct and Ethics of UBS

English(PDF, 149 KB)

Verhaltens - und Ethikkodex von UBS

German(PDF, 152 KB)

Code de conduite et de déontologie d'UBS

French(PDF, 165 KB)

Codice di condotta ed etica di UBS

Italian(PDF, 165 KB)

Código de conducta y ética

Spanish(PDF, 189 KB)

Código de conduta e ética

Portuguese(PDF, 172 KB)

我们的行为与道德准则

Chinese (Simplified)(PDF, 734 KB)

我們的行為與道德標準

Chinese (Traditional)(PDF, 766 KB)

UBS 業務遂行倫理規定

Japanese(PDF, 308 KB)

회사 윤리강령

Korean(PDF, 526 KB)

Kodeks postępowania i etyki

Polish(PDF, 192 KB)

  • It sets out the principles and practices that define our ethical standards.
  • It applies to everything and everyone at UBS.
  • It underscores the critical importance of responsible behavior.
  • It covers our dealings with stakeholders, clients, counterparties, shareholders, regulators and business partners - and each other.
  • It is the basis for all our policies, guidelines and procedures.
  • It and all related internal and external policies and rules must be complied with.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Our global workforce is diverse in many ways, and we consider this a competitive strength. At the same time, we want to further increase our diversity and make sure we can offer an inclusive workplace.

This is UBS

Our employees

We are dedicated to being a world-class employer for talented individuals across all our markets, and a place where everyone can unlock their full potential.

Our history

Throughout our 160 years of history – from our Swiss roots to our global reach, we’ve always known the true meaning of long-term commitment.