UBS Interview Questions
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UBS
Internal Audit Manager
Manager Difficult Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I interviewed for an audit manager role, which was unexpectedly very technical given my extensive experience. I applied because I'm currently unemployed. I didn't understand any of the questions as it wasn't my area of expertise, but after withdrawing, I was told I had strong technical skills but was too senior. Weeks later, an executive director contacted me about his stepping-down role, asking if I was interested in interviewing for his replacement. I assumed it would be more managerial, but it was still technical, aiming for an executive director level replacement. Thankfully, they rejected me, recognizing I was too senior for a manager role and wouldn't stay long-term for the offered low pay. I am currently a director and assumed the role was director or executive director level, which was my mistake for not asking. The recruiter was very vague during the initial call, seemingly unsure about the department's situation.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
UBS
Fintech Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was a brief intro, then they asked me about my projects and some finmath stuff like martingale and brownian motion. They also asked C++ OOP questions, which I think are important to prepare for. Then we discussed Pricing Theory and why I want this job. Honestly, it wasn't too tough, but they really dig into your project details and C++ OOP is key. Don't stress if you can't answer everything.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- Tell me about yourself.
- Can you walk me through your personal projects?
- What are your thoughts on martingales and Brownian motion in finance?
UBS
Client Advisor
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was pretty structured and professional, really showing the bank's focus on compliance, client service, and all those regulatory things. First, there was an HR screening where we talked about my background, why I wanted the job, and what I was looking for. Then, I had technical interviews with the hiring manager. We dove into AML/KYC knowledge, how I handle clients, and some practical scenarios that fit the role.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
UBS
Software Engineer
Entry Easy Negative experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral
Had two 30-min interviews with 2 interviewers each, one senior and one current GTP. They did a resume walkthrough and asked me to explain technical concepts like what a linked list is, if python is static, etc. Didn't have Hackerrank. Didn't like the interviewer, was kinda mean and snarky, and condescending.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Can you solve the TwoSum leetcode problem?
- What is a linked list?
- What is containerization?
UBS Interview Questions
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“What is the expected number of rolls to get a D6 roll divisible by n?”
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Read reports →“Can you explain DFS and provide its pseudocode, along with the time and space complexity analysis?”
Read reports →“Can you detail the inner workings of XGBoost, and differentiate it from bagging?”
Read report →“Do you know the answer to a quick mind math problem like 17*17?”
Read report →“What are the ethical considerations when balancing the interests of the client versus those of the advisor?”
Read report →“Using only quantitative methods, how would you assess the projected investment into a specific market?”
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