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UBS Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 20 Feb 2025

Top UBS Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Pattern Printing Task You are tasked with printing a specific pattern based on the given number of rows, 'N'. For any input value of 'N', generate and print a pattern as ...read more
    asked in ENO interview
  • Q2. Convert Min Heap to Max Heap Problem Statement Given an array representation of a min-heap of size 'n', your task is to convert this array into a max-heap. Input: The fi ...read more
    asked in Business Technology Analyst interview
  • Q3. There is a closed room with 3 bulbs and there are three switches outside. You can toggle any two switches once without looking inside the room and map the bulbs to their ...read more
    asked in Analyst interview
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UBS Interview Experiences

Popular Designations

331 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Ok ok ok it was all technical
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All technical question related to linux

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well all technical things

Senior Devops Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What are Terraform life cycles ? and how do we use them ?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectation
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Strength and weekness

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared for financial questions

Assistant Vice President Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What measurements previous employer taken after infamous Cobra Post operation?
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Exempt Non Officer Investment Bank IT Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 24 Mar 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Mar 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Elasticsearch Data Structure ?
  • Ans. 

    Elasticsearch data structure is a document-oriented NoSQL database that stores data in JSON format.

    • Elasticsearch uses a data structure called an inverted index to enable fast searching of data.

    • Documents are stored in JSON format and are organized into indices, which are similar to tables in a relational database.

    • Each document has a unique ID and can contain multiple fields, which can be searched and filtered using Elas...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How search works in Elasticsearch ?
  • Ans. 

    Elasticsearch uses inverted index to search for documents based on query terms.

    • Elasticsearch breaks down the query into terms and looks for documents containing those terms.

    • It uses inverted index to map terms to documents.

    • Relevance score is calculated based on term frequency and inverse document frequency.

    • Search can be customized using various parameters like filters, aggregations, etc.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to upgrade Elasticsearch without any downtime?
  • Ans. 

    Upgrade Elasticsearch without downtime

    • Create a new Elasticsearch cluster with the latest version

    • Configure the new cluster to replicate data from the old cluster

    • Gradually move traffic to the new cluster

    • Monitor the replication progress and ensure data consistency

    • Once all traffic is on the new cluster, decommission the old cluster

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you are looking for change?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Credit Suisse is now acquired by UBS who is now No.1 Suisse Bank and currently we are expecting employment in UBS as part of bank merger.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Case Study 

How would you approach performance issues in an application module

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How would you process millions of records in an excel file
  • Ans. 

    Use programming language to read and process data from Excel file efficiently.

    • Use a programming language like Python, Java, or C# to read the Excel file.

    • Utilize libraries like pandas in Python or Apache POI in Java for efficient data processing.

    • Implement batch processing or parallel processing to handle millions of records efficiently.

    • Optimize code for memory management and performance to avoid crashes or slowdowns.

    • Con...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Nth Prime Number Problem Statement Find the Nth prime number given a number N. Explanation: A prime number is greater than 1 and is not the product of two smaller natural numbers. A prime number has exactly two distinct positive divisors: 1... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Lovely Professional University (LPU) and was interviewed before Dec 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is KYC and AML?
  • Ans. 

    KYC stands for Know Your Customer and AML stands for Anti-Money Laundering.

    • KYC is the process of verifying the identity of a customer or client before doing business with them.

    • AML is a set of laws, regulations, and procedures designed to prevent the illegal generation of income through money laundering.

    • KYC and AML are important for financial institutions to prevent fraud, terrorism financing, and other illegal activiti...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How does Money Laundering affect Financial Market?
  • Ans. 

    Money laundering can have a negative impact on financial markets by increasing risks and reducing investor confidence.

    • Money laundering can lead to an increase in financial crime, which can destabilize markets and reduce investor confidence.

    • It can also lead to reputational damage for financial institutions, which can result in loss of business and revenue.

    • Money laundering can distort market prices and affect the allocat...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Job-Related questions...
  • Q4. Tell me something about yourself?
  • Q5. How well do you understand Investment Bank?
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong understanding of investment banks and their functions.

    • I am familiar with the role of investment banks in facilitating capital raising and mergers and acquisitions.

    • I understand the various departments within an investment bank, such as sales and trading, research, and investment banking.

    • I am knowledgeable about financial products and services offered by investment banks, including equities, fixed income,...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the KYC documents we collect during the review?
  • Ans. 

    KYC documents include government-issued ID, proof of address, and financial statements.

    • Government-issued ID such as passport, driver's license, or national ID card

    • Proof of address such as utility bills or bank statements

    • Financial statements such as tax returns or bank statements

    • Additional documents may be required depending on the client's profile or risk level

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are your long-term goals?
  • Q3. Why do you want to join UBS?
  • Q4. What all skills do you carry to be eligible for this role?
  • Q5. Any question you have regarding role?
Round 4 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Last working experience if any?
  • Q2. Prefer working location
  • Q3. Are you ready to relocate to XYZ location

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try reading about the profile and go prepared, it would be kind of easy interview if you have worked in the last organization focusing on details.

Client Onboarding Specialist Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What are the KYC documents we collect during the review?
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Get interview-ready with Top UBS Interview Questions

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Apr 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be truthful in your resume. It is very easy to catch false or lies during the interview by asking basic questions.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Based on Core Investment Banking question
  • Q2. Deep Finance Knowledge

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have a in dept finance knowledge. Don't bluff and stick to your real experience

Associate Vice President Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Discuss a case study on a preferred topic or use sample problems to explain a difficult concept. First name the topic and then the concept/case study to be illustrated within 5 mins. CBSE Hot questions are preferred.
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securities specialist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Apr 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be honest with your years of experience. All information you share will be verified at the time of joining.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions on the process related and previous process experience
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questioned on reason for leaving previous job and why we are joining this company ?
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion happend on the salary and experience related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - its always good to prepare before interview and must read the job description properly.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Skills and experience
  • Q2. Professional at my work solving customer query and problem
  • Q3. Customer billing and enquiry
  • Q4. Answer calls and emails from customers

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Confidence answer questions correct be courageous

Credit/Control Executive Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is the customer base of this company?
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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 23 Feb 2022

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are bonds? And types of bonds?
  • Ans. 

    Bonds are debt securities issued by companies or governments to raise capital. Types include corporate, municipal, and treasury bonds.

    • Bonds are essentially loans that investors make to the issuer.

    • The issuer promises to pay back the principal amount plus interest over a set period of time.

    • Corporate bonds are issued by companies, municipal bonds by local governments, and treasury bonds by the federal government.

    • Bonds are...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Difficult level Interview. There were 3 rounds.

Associate Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is mean of TTR & why required for powder coating process ?
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Trade Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 27 Aug 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Avoid using too much corporate jargon in your CV. Sometimes keeping things simple will get your job done.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is a trade? What types of securities you work on?
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your expectations?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well.

UBS Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in UBS interview?
UBS interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the UBS interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for UBS interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at UBS. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at UBS expect are Python, SQL, Java, Investment Banking and Wealth Management.
What are the top questions asked in UBS interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the UBS interview -

  1. There is a closed room with 3 bulbs and there are three switches outside. You c...read more
  2. If I have 1 to 10 numbers in an array and if one of the numbers is missing then...read more
  3. There is a boat with 100 rungs. How many rungs will be submerged in water on a ...read more
How long is the UBS interview process?

The duration of UBS interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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