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UBS Slashes Jobs as Credit Suisse Merger Winds Down
20 Dec
Summary
- UBS will begin a new wave of job cuts in mid-January, with another round planned for 2026.
- The bank aims to complete the integration of Credit Suisse by the end of 2026.
- About 15,000 jobs have been cut since the Credit Suisse acquisition, with a target of 35,000 remaining.

UBS Group AG is set to implement a significant new phase of job reductions starting mid-January, with further workforce adjustments scheduled for later in 2026. These cuts are closely linked to the planned decommissioning of computer systems acquired during the 2023 takeover of Credit Suisse.
The Swiss banking giant is entering the final year of its substantial integration process for Credit Suisse, a merger that dramatically increased its employee numbers. While around 15,000 positions have been eliminated since the acquisition, this represents less than half of the previously reported internal target. The bank has not officially confirmed its broader reduction plans.
UBS anticipates completing the major IT migration for Credit Suisse clients by the end of 2026. Following this complex transition, a second wave of job cuts is expected. Some IT and operations specialists will be retained post-migration to ensure a smooth handover, indicating a strategic approach to workforce management.




