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Updated Feb 13, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Risk Analyst Industrial Placement at UBS
Posted Nov 30, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2011 in London, England (United Kingdom) (took a day)
It consisted of a numerical test and the interviews were more like chats. The first interview wass competency based whereas the second was more technical. A few curve balls such as I was asked if those responsible for financial crisis should be punished and about basel 3 and how the swish finish was factored in.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test and a Skills Test.
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IBD at UBS
Posted Nov 30, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 (took 3 weeks)
1st round of interview was the phone interview- it was really short (15 mins). Did not ask many competency-based questions... they asked questions about how you would invest if you were given 1 million dollars instead. questions also on your motivations of applying to ubs and to that specific division
if you made it through the phone interview, the next and final round would be the assessment centre. the assessment centre consisted of 4 stages:
1) numerical test - 20 questions in 20 minutes. most candidates were unable to complete all of them
2) case study/individual presentation: given a case to analyse for 20 minutes. made to present to one interview. be prepared to defend you opinions
3) one-on-one interviews: technical questions may be asked here, but mostly competency-based questions. try your best to "connect/click" with the interviewer.
4) group exercise- simulation of a company meeting
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Presentation.
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IBDHong Kong at UBS
Posted Nov 24, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 (took 2+ weeks)
Mostly behavioral: WHY IBD? what do you know about IBD? WHY UBS? Go through your resume
Technical: how to valuate a company? the relationship between rD,rE and WACC
a director from Hong kong office interviewed me, he's very nice and gave you a hint when your answer is not correct
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Operations Analyst at UBS
Posted Nov 22, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 (took a day)
Applied online via the website. Filled up the online application form which required personal particulars, work experience, academic history. Completed a numeric test and logical reasoning test online after the online application was completed.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Human Resources Analyst at UBS
Posted Nov 19, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2009 in London, England (United Kingdom) (took 1+ week)
Interview process was fairly thorough and efficient. Started with a phone interview with a recruiter, and then a second interview over the phone with US-based manager. After that had group interview in person and then one to one interview with HR. After offer was made, quite a lot of paperwork to complete but easy enough to understand and work through. Full background check required.
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Negotiation Details
Didn't negotiate -- specified up front what I required and that was met
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Fixed Income Sales & Trading Summer Intern at UBS
Posted Nov 18, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 (took a day)
Several behavior questions
Why fixed income?
why trading?
tell me about yourself
and a integral problem...
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Wealth Management Intern at UBS
Posted Nov 10, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 (took 2 weeks)
I applied online and received an email to set up a phone interview. At the end of the phone interview I was asked to schedule a one on one interview at their offices. A day after the in-person interview I received an offer, pending a background check and drug test.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Private Wealth Management Internship at UBS
Posted Nov 7, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 (took a day)
Interview process was typical. Called in for 1-1 interview. Met with branch administrator. The environment was very professional, and everyone was dressed sharply (better than the Goldman people, actually). Everyone was personable, professional, and kind. They care about quality. It lasted about 15-20 minutes. They are willing to take time in answering any questions.
Dress cleanly.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Software Engineer at UBS
Posted Nov 7, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in New York, NY (took 3 weeks)
Was invited for on campus interview first, which is basically a discussion of your resume. Then got invited to superday at their office location in Jersey. People were great. They changed the interview pattern a little, it's more technical now with a a few written coding questions.
Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Head of Wealth Management Japan at UBS
Posted Nov 2, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2009 (took 4 weeks)
Several interviews, with different stakeholders (job would have entailed dual reporting lines), including with head of Asia Pacific, mainly by phone due to different locations. Good interviews, structured, thorough, but little reaction to my questions, inputs and feedback. Also, HR messed things up by behaving as if I had accepted the offer, which I had not and in the end decided not to.
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Reason for Declining
I did not like the dual reporting line structure, which they would not reconsider, and more importantly was not impressed by one of the two future bosses. My view and opinion was vindicated later, when they changed the structure and also diminished the responsibilities of the one person I was not impressed with.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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