UBS Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Q1. A telephonic round was conducted.
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Q2. What profile I wanted to work in.
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Q1. Process related questions
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Q1. Discussion about package
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English, quantitative skills, and logical reasoning were assessed.

Q1. Experience at previous firm?
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I gained valuable experience in project management and data analysis at my previous firm.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously

• Utilized data analysis tools to improve efficiency

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals
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Q2. Questions relating to Ind AS and afm from ca final syllabus
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It was a Hacker rank probability and statistics MCQ test. There were around 28-30 questions. The level was easy to moderate, mostly checking on basic understanding of the topic.

Q1. What is Hypothesis Testing?
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Hypothesis testing is a statistical method used to determine whether a hypothesis about a population is likely to be true or not.
• It involves formulating a null hypothesis and an alternative hypothesis

• A sample is taken from the population and data is collected

• The data is analyzed using statistical tests to determine the probability of obtaining the observed results if the null hypothesis is true

• If the probability is low...read more
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Q2. Why do we not use the phrase "we accept the null hypothesis"?
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The phrase 'we accept the null hypothesis' is not used because it implies the null hypothesis is true.
• The null hypothesis is assumed to be true until proven otherwise

• We can only reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis

• Accepting the null hypothesis implies it is true, which is not necessarily the case
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Q3. Do you recommend Multiple Hypothesis Testing?
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It depends on the context and purpose of the study.
• Multiple hypothesis testing can increase the risk of false positives.

• It may be necessary in certain fields such as genomics.

• Adjusting for multiple comparisons can help control the false discovery rate.

• Consider the cost-benefit of multiple testing correction.

• Consult with a statistician to determine the appropriate approach.
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Q4. What are the problems you can face and how to remediate it?
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Possible problems and solutions
• Possible problems include technical issues, communication breakdowns, and resource constraints.

• To remediate technical issues, ensure proper maintenance and regular updates.

• To address communication breakdowns, establish clear lines of communication and encourage open dialogue.

• To overcome resource constraints, prioritize tasks and allocate resources effectively.

• Regular monitoring and evalua...read more
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Q5. What is Max Likelihood estimation?
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Max likelihood estimation is a statistical method used to estimate the parameters of a probability distribution.
• It assumes that the observed data is generated from a specific probability distribution.

• The method estimates the parameters of the distribution that maximize the likelihood of observing the data.

• It is commonly used in fields such as finance, engineering, and biology to make predictions based on observed data.

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Q1. You love playing chess? What is going on in the chess world right now? How to detect cheaters in a chess game? How to test efficacy of a drug? What are the assumptions of Linear Regression? What do you kno...read more
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A range of questions from chess to drug efficacy testing and statistical concepts.
• The chess world is currently dealing with the issue of detecting cheaters in online games through the use of algorithms and data analysis.

• Drug efficacy testing involves conducting clinical trials to determine the effectiveness of a drug in treating a specific condition.

• Linear regression assumes a linear relationship between the independen...read more
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IQ tests, simple algebra questions, shapes and a behavioral test.

Q1. Excel working on a valuation model, DCF growth valuation. Excel shortcut questions and overall accounting questions
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Q1. 20+ Financial Questions based on derivatives What are digital options
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Q2. How to value CDS
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Valuing CDS involves estimating the probability of default and the expected loss given default.
• CDS valuation is based on the probability of default and the expected loss given default.

• The probability of default can be estimated using credit ratings, market data, and historical default rates.

• The expected loss given default can be estimated using recovery rates and the size of the exposure.

• Valuation models include struct...read more
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