UBS from September: AI Skills Become Career Prerequisite

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    "url": "https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/wissenschaft/ubs-ab-september-ki-kenntnisse-werden-karriere-voraussetzung/70065381",
    "title": "UBS from September: AI Skills Become Career Prerequisite - ad-hoc-news.de",
    "excerpt": "A fundamental change in human resources policy is emerging in the global banking industry. Leading institutions are beginning to define Artificial Intelligence (AI) competencies not just as an additional qualification, but as an obligatory prerequisite for professional development. This trend is particularly evident at the major bank UBS, which, as part of a comprehensive overhaul of its HR strategy, is firmly embedding AI skills in its evaluation and compensation structures. As reports from September 2026 indicate, UBS is systematically integrating AI capabilities into the performance appraisal of its workforce. From September 2026, the relevant competence will directly influence evaluations, which in turn will affect promotions and salary development. According to the bank's Head of HR, Seiler, AI proficiency has thus become directly career-relevant. To support employees, weekly training sessions titled \"AI power hour\" and an \"AI Fluency Pathway\" have been introduced. The institution also relies on aggregated tracking of program usage to measure the progress of integration. These requirements also extend to the recruitment process. From 2027, explicit AI competence will be required from new applicants in Global Banking and Markets. Corresponding technical questions are to become a permanent part of job interviews in the future. The institution expects significant efficiency...",
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