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UBS Assessments

    • 22 tests |
    • 255 questions

UBS is a Swiss financial services firm for individual, corporate and institutional clients. The company works across four divisions: wealth management, asset management, personal/corporate banking and investment banking. It has a strong reputation and global presence, employing 70,000 people across 50 countries.

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UBS video interview

If you achieve a high score in the online tests, you may be invited to interview. This first interview will take place virtually, either via video or over the phone.

This will be the first opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills and interests more freely.

The interview will be competency-based, focusing on your CV and your educational and work experience. Ensure you are prepared to back up all your examples of your skills and competencies with clear evidence – practising using the STAR method is a good way to prepare for your interview.

Read through the job description or requirements for the programme, making note of how you can illustrate you meet these criteria, alongside how you possess key competencies such as strong teamwork, innovation, leadership and resilience.

UBS assessment centre

The UBS assessment centre commonly comprises two exercises. The UBS recruitment team will be observing and assessing candidates based upon their performance throughout.

The first of these will be a group exercise. You will be set a task to complete and assessed on your ability to communicate and work well as part of a team. It is important to approach the task with confidence and ensure you have a presence within the group, offering ideas and asking insightful or pertinent questions.

If you find these observed tasks particularly nerve-wracking or have a quieter personality, do not panic. It is not the loudest voices that impress the most in group tasks, but individuals who are able to work well as a team and bring out the best in their colleagues.

Aim to show consideration as well as creativity and innovation in your approach. Display that you understand team dynamics and have empathy for others, encouraging them to share their own ideas. Be balanced, listening carefully as well as offering your own input.

The second task will be a presentation. The UBS recruitment team will assess your ability to present information professionally, engagingly and succinctly.

Ensure you can match your body language and tone to the task in hand and be prepared to answer questions on the content of your presentation.

The assessment centre day will also feature a final interview.

To impress, you will need to display a level of knowledge of the area you want to go into and of UBS’s history and future direction..

Ensure you are confident in your motivations for wanting to secure the role with UBS. If you can match your enthusiasm with sector knowledge and evidenced skills, you will stand a good chance of securing a position at the company.

Practice Aptitude Tests is not associated with UBS. We provide preparation services for UBS psychometric tests. Our tests are not designed to be identical to any style, employer or industry. Visit https://www.ubs.com/global/en/about_ubs/careers.html to find out more.

Sample UBS Tests question Test your knowledge!

You have analyzed the following sequence of decisions taken by a management team across project cycles: evaluate, plan, implement, review. What would likely be the management's next step given a cyclical approach to project management?

  • Move on to the next project
  • Discontinue the current project
  • Re-evaluate the project scope and objectives
  • Increase the budget to expand the project's scale

A portfolio manager invests 20% of the total fund value, which is $2 million, in new market equities at the start of the year. By the end of the year, the value of these equities increases by 35%. What is the total value of the new market equities at year-end?

  • $540,000
  • $810,000
  • $700,000
  • $2,350,000

During an internal audit, discrepancies were found in the reported financial statements. Which of the following could be a possible reason for these inconsistencies?

  • Clerical errors in data entry
  • Misinterpretation of financial regulations
  • Use of different accounting methods
  • All of the above

Read the scenario and determine the main purpose of the strategy described. A financial institution has decided to reduce its interest rates on savings accounts while introducing more benefits to current account holders, aiming to switch customer preferences.

  • To retain existing customers by offering better account services
  • To acquire new customers by becoming more competitive in the market
  • To increase the net income from transaction fees
  • To reduce the administrative costs of managing savings accounts

If an analyst observes that the sequence of financial actions taken by a company follows a distinct pattern over several quarters, which of the following could likely be the next action in the sequence?

  • Issuing new debts to fund a new project
  • Liquidating underperforming assets to reduce liabilities
  • Announcing an increase in dividend payout ratios
  • All of these could be possibilities depending on the identified pattern

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UBS Tests Tips

1Get to Know UBS

Before you dive into practice tests, it’s essential to understand the company you’re aspiring to join. UBS isn’t just another financial institution; it’s a global powerhouse that demands excellence in financial advice and solutions. Familiarize yourself with UBS’s services and its global presence, as this knowledge could give you an edge in your test responses and set you apart from other candidates.

2Understand the Test Format

SaaS products, like the ones from Practice Aptitude Tests, can give you a clear picture of what to expect. Being aware of the structure beforehand will help you manage your time more effectively during the actual exam. Knowing the types of questions and the format they come in will prevent any unnecessary surprises on test day.

3Brush Up on Financial Concepts

Given that UBS operates heavily in the financial sector, expect to be tested on related knowledge. Review financial concepts and current industry trends. Being well-versed in these areas can showcase not only your expertise but also your enthusiasm and commitment to a career at UBS.

4Simulate the Test Environment

Practice under conditions that mimic the actual test setting. This means finding a quiet space, timing yourself, and perhaps even having a few practice sessions at the same time of day as your scheduled exam. Realistic practice conditions can alleviate anxiety and improve your performance when it matters most.

5Review and Reflect on Practice Tests

Don’t just complete practice tests—analyze them. Review your answers, especially the ones you get wrong. Understanding where you went astray and why will help you avoid similar mistakes in the future. Regular reflection after each practice test can lead to continual improvement over time.

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UBS Tests FAQs

What are UBS's core values?

UBS’s core values are:

  • Accountability by taking ownership
  • Collaboration through teamwork
  • Innovation to improve every day

What skills does the UBS test assess?

UBS will be assessing a candidate’s cognitive abilities, personality traits, and situational judgment. You should also have strong numerical reasoning skills and be good at problem-solving.

Is UBS a good place to work?

Yes, UBS is a great place to work - it has received many awards and is ranked in the top 50 “World’s Most Attractive Employers (Universum, 2009 – 2022)”.

Where can I practice UBS test questions?

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What our customers say about our UBS tests

  • South Africa

    March 17, 2023

    The time was not bad at all, it was doable but the time given is short. the scenarios need analyses

    The scenarios were long for the time given to them as they need analyses and calculation before answering them, However i believe the test was fair

  • Singapore

    February 13, 2023

    Arithmetic

    A good test. It required comprehension of questions before completing simple calculations. Definitely requires practice.

  • Switzerland

    October 28, 2022

    read questions carefully!

    it was a very good test, I didn't like that the graphs were "interactive" (as in it gives me the precise number when I go there with my cursor), because this distracted me from basically just reading the numbers from the graph.

  • United Kingdom

    October 09, 2022

    Easy arithmetic, need to manage time

    If this is similar to the actual numerical assesment, then contentwise it's child's play though you need to be quick

  • Italy

    September 06, 2022

    It is Time Constraining

    Time management is key, there is no place whatsoever to make a mistake and go over an exercise. you must be sure of each step you take throughout the examination

  • Greece

    June 23, 2022

    Experience with Finance Figures

    Liked the many questions in the same context Liked that it wanted approximate results Disliked that it sometimes missed the context of the graphs

  • Switzerland

    June 06, 2022

    To manage the time

    The questions are actually not very difficult; the most important thing is to try to manage our time as much as possible to answer all the questions.

  • Switzerland

    April 19, 2022

    OK

    Some graphs are very inconvenient because you can't see both the graph and the question at the same time

  • United States of America

    April 16, 2022

    How to read these graphs

    I wish the explanations for the questions had explanations for how assumptions implicit in reading the graphs (what currency the graphs were based on, etc)

  • Poland

    March 10, 2022

    Need to prepare for the format

    It was challenging, I liked it, definitely not difficult, but you need to practice for the type of questions.