UBS Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Q1. Write program to get count of letters in a word
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Program to count letters in a word using array of strings
• Create an array to store the count of each letter in the word

• Iterate through each letter in the word and increment the count in the array

• Return the array with the count of each letter
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Q2. How to find elements that are not available in dom in selenium? exception in selenium
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To find elements not available in DOM in Selenium, use try-catch block to handle NoSuchElementException.
• Use try-catch block to handle NoSuchElementException when trying to find elements not available in DOM.

• Catch the exception and handle it appropriately in the code.

• Use WebDriverWait with ExpectedConditions to wait for the element to be present before interacting with it.
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Q1. What is VaR how to calculate
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VaR stands for Value at Risk, a measure used to estimate the potential loss in value of a portfolio over a specified time period under normal market conditions.
• VaR is calculated by determining the maximum potential loss within a specified confidence level over a given time horizon.

• There are different methods to calculate VaR, including historical simulation, parametric method, and Monte Carlo simulation.

• For example, th...read more
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Q2. How to calculate VaR for Bonds
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VaR for bonds can be calculated using historical simulation, parametric method, or Monte Carlo simulation.
• Historical simulation involves using historical data to calculate potential losses.

• Parametric method uses statistical techniques to estimate potential losses based on assumptions about the distribution of bond returns.

• Monte Carlo simulation involves generating multiple scenarios and calculating potential losses in ...read more
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Q3. What is yield is it same as coupon
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Yield is not the same as coupon. Yield is the return on investment, taking into account the current market price of the bond.
• Yield is the return on investment for a bond, taking into account the current market price.

• Coupon is the fixed interest rate paid by the bond issuer to the bondholder.

• Yield can be higher or lower than the coupon rate, depending on the bond's current market price.

• For example, a bond with a $1,000 ...read more
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Q4. If you want to check if an OLS is best fit how would you quantify
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To quantify if an OLS is the best fit, one can use metrics like R-squared, adjusted R-squared, AIC, BIC, and F-statistic.
• Calculate the R-squared value - a higher R-squared indicates a better fit

• Calculate the adjusted R-squared value - it penalizes for adding unnecessary variables

• Check the AIC and BIC values - lower values indicate a better fit

• Analyze the F-statistic - a significant F-statistic suggests the model is a g
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Q5. If there are 2 time series model how to check if both have same distribution
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Use statistical tests like Kolmogorov-Smirnov test or Anderson-Darling test to compare the distributions of the two time series models.
• Apply Kolmogorov-Smirnov test to compare the cumulative distribution functions of the two time series models.

• Use Anderson-Darling test to compare the empirical distribution functions of the two time series models.

• Plot histograms of the two time series models and visually inspect for sim
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Q6. Is duration adjustment always +ve or -ve
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Duration adjustment can be positive or negative depending on the direction of interest rate movement.
• Duration adjustment is positive when interest rates decrease, leading to an increase in bond prices.

• Duration adjustment is negative when interest rates increase, resulting in a decrease in bond prices.

• Investors use duration adjustment to hedge against interest rate risk in their portfolios.
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2 cognitive tests. one was a pattern recognition and the other were longer problem solving questions

Q1. Why UBS and not another bank?
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Q2. Why do you want to work in banking?
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Q3. How do you best learn new information?
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I learn best by actively engaging with the material through hands-on activities, discussions, and visual aids.
• Engage in hands-on activities to apply new information

• Participate in discussions to deepen understanding

• Use visual aids such as diagrams or charts to reinforce learning
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Q4. Walk me through your resume.
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I have a diverse background in marketing, sales, and customer service.
• Started as a marketing intern at XYZ Company, where I developed social media campaigns

• Transitioned to a sales role at ABC Company, exceeding sales targets by 20%

• Currently working in customer service at DEF Company, resolving customer issues and providing exceptional service
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Q1. Introduce yourself
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I am a seasoned HR professional with 10+ years of experience in recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
• 10+ years of experience in HR

• Specialize in recruitment, employee relations, and performance management

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Q2. Would you like to relocate?
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Yes, I am open to relocating for the right opportunity.
• I am open to exploring new locations for career growth

• I am willing to relocate if it aligns with my career goals

• I have relocated in the past for career advancement
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Q1. Introduce yourself
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I am a seasoned HR professional with 10+ years of experience in recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management

• SHRM-CP certification

• Led successful recruitment campaigns resulting in 20% increase in qualified candidates

• Implemented employee engagement initiatives resulting in 15% decrease in turnover rate
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Q2. Would you like to relocate
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Yes, I am open to relocating for the right opportunity.
• I am open to exploring new locations for career growth

• I have relocated in the past for job opportunities

• I am willing to consider relocation if it aligns with my career goals
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Q3. Why did you switch from engineering to HR
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I switched from engineering to HR because I discovered my passion for working with people and helping them reach their full potential.
• Realized passion for working with people

• Enjoyed helping others reach their potential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Desire to make a positive impact on organizational culture
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Q1. Real life example of data structures
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One real life example of data structures is a phone book, where names are stored alphabetically for quick access.
• Phone book storing names alphabetically for quick access

• Library catalog organizing books by author, title, or genre

• Supermarket inventory system using a database to track products and quantities
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Q2. Implementaion of opps codes
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Implementation of OOPs codes involves creating classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation.
• Create classes to represent real-world entities

• Use objects to instantiate classes and access their properties and methods

• Implement inheritance to create a hierarchy of classes

• Utilize polymorphism to allow objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass

• Apply encapsulation to restrict
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