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UBS Associate Director Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 21 Mar 2025

11 Interview questions

An Associate Director was asked 4mo ago
Q. What knowledge do you possess regarding risk and banking?
Ans. 

I possess extensive knowledge of risk management in banking, including credit, market, operational, and liquidity risks.

  • Credit Risk: Assessing the likelihood of a borrower defaulting on a loan, e.g., using credit scoring models.

  • Market Risk: Understanding the impact of market fluctuations on asset values, e.g., managing a portfolio's exposure to interest rate changes.

  • Operational Risk: Identifying risks arising from...

An Associate Director was asked
Q. Explain the FP&A process.
Ans. 

FP&A process involves financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support decision-making.

  • Financial planning: Setting financial goals and creating a plan to achieve them

  • Budgeting: Allocating resources based on the financial plan

  • Forecasting: Predicting future financial outcomes based on historical data and market trends

  • Analysis: Evaluating financial performance and providing insights for decision-ma...

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An Associate Director was asked
Q. What is a functional interface in Java 8, and what is its purpose?
Ans. 

Functional interface is an interface with only one abstract method. It enables lambda expressions and method references.

  • Functional interface is used to enable lambda expressions and method references in Java 8.

  • It has only one abstract method and can have any number of default or static methods.

  • Examples of functional interfaces are Runnable, Consumer, Predicate, Function, etc.

An Associate Director was asked
Q. Write a program using the GroupingBy method in Java 8.
Ans. 

GroupingBy method in Java 8 is used to group elements based on a specified property.

  • GroupingBy method is a part of the java.util.stream package

  • It takes a classifier function as an argument to group elements based on a property

  • It returns a Map> where K is the property used for grouping and List contains the elements that belong to that group

  • Example: Map> employeesByDepartment = employees.stream...

An Associate Director was asked
Q. Write a database query to find the second highest salary.
Ans. 

Query to find second highest salary in a database

  • Use the SELECT statement to retrieve all salaries in descending order

  • Use the LIMIT keyword to limit the result set to the second row

  • Use the OFFSET keyword to skip the first row

  • Example: SELECT salary FROM employees ORDER BY salary DESC LIMIT 1 OFFSET 1

An Associate Director was asked
Q. Write methods for a coffee vending machine.
Ans. 

Methods for coffee vending machines include selection, payment processing, brewing, and maintenance functionalities.

  • selectCoffeeType(coffeeType): Allows users to choose from various coffee options like espresso, cappuccino, or latte.

  • processPayment(amount): Handles payment transactions through cash, credit card, or mobile payment systems.

  • brewCoffee(coffeeType, size): Initiates the brewing process based on selected ...

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Q. Where have you worked previously?
Q. What are your reasons for changing jobs?
An Associate Director was asked
Q. Write code in Spark to perform word count.
Ans. 

A Spark program to count the occurrences of each word in a given text dataset.

  • Initialize a Spark session: `from pyspark.sql import SparkSession; spark = SparkSession.builder.appName('WordCount').getOrCreate()`

  • Load the text data: `text_file = spark.read.text('path/to/textfile.txt')`

  • Split the lines into words: `words = text_file.select(explode(split(text_file.value, ' ')).alias('word'))`

  • Group by word and count occur...

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An Associate Director was asked
Q. How a bond is valued? What is the difference between Bond’s duration and maturity? How a bond exposure to risk can be mitigated?
Ans. 

Answering questions related to bond valuation, duration, maturity, and risk mitigation.

  • A bond's value is determined by its present value of future cash flows

  • Duration measures the bond's sensitivity to interest rate changes

  • Maturity is the date when the bond's principal is repaid

  • Risk exposure can be mitigated by diversification, credit analysis, and hedging strategies

An Associate Director was asked
Q. 1. Explain Derivetive process flow. 2. How do you control risk in the present process?
Ans. 

Derivative process flow involves identifying, analyzing, and managing financial risks associated with derivative products.

  • The process starts with identifying the underlying asset or security.

  • Next, the derivative product is selected based on the desired risk exposure.

  • The risk associated with the derivative product is then analyzed and quantified.

  • Risk management strategies are implemented to control and mitigate the...

An Associate Director was asked 10mo ago
Q. Current project implementation and design
Ans. 

Currently leading the implementation and design of a new project

  • Developing project timelines and milestones

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation

  • Utilizing project management tools to track progress and identify potential roadblocks

  • Iterating on design based on user feedback and testing

  • Ensuring alignment with overall strategic goals and objectives

UBS Associate Director Interview Experiences

25 interviews found

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

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your reasons for wanting to join this company?
  • Ans. 

    I am drawn to this company for its innovative approach, commitment to excellence, and alignment with my professional values and goals.

    • The company's reputation for innovation aligns with my passion for driving change in the industry.

    • I admire your commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility, which resonates with my personal values.

    • The opportunity to work with a talented team excites me, as collaborat...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What knowledge do you possess regarding risk and banking?
  • Ans. 

    I possess extensive knowledge of risk management in banking, including credit, market, operational, and liquidity risks.

    • Credit Risk: Assessing the likelihood of a borrower defaulting on a loan, e.g., using credit scoring models.

    • Market Risk: Understanding the impact of market fluctuations on asset values, e.g., managing a portfolio's exposure to interest rate changes.

    • Operational Risk: Identifying risks arising from inte...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your scope of work and your determination to succeed in it?
  • Ans. 

    As an Associate Director, my scope encompasses strategic leadership, team development, and project management to drive organizational success.

    • Strategic Leadership: I develop and implement long-term strategies that align with organizational goals, ensuring sustainable growth.

    • Team Development: I prioritize mentoring and empowering team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

    • Project Management: I ove...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Concentrate on developing fundamental skills and knowledge.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Testing Process
  • Q2. Automation Related
  • Q3. Management related
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Core java based MCQs

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic core java questions
  • Q2. Java 8 features related questions
  • Q3. Unit test cases related questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Current roles and responsibilities
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About yourself and expertise
  • Q2. Current project implementation and design
  • Ans. 

    Currently leading the implementation and design of a new project

    • Developing project timelines and milestones

    • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation

    • Utilizing project management tools to track progress and identify potential roadblocks

    • Iterating on design based on user feedback and testing

    • Ensuring alignment with overall strategic goals and objectives

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About Yourself and why chose
  • Q2. Salary expectations and demand

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I appeared for an interview in Sep 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Why are you looking for change
  • Q2. How will you add value to current role

Associate Director Interview Questions & Answers

user image ANIKET CHANDRAKANT KANADE

posted on 7 Feb 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Hackathon question withe mco and write one program

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Work experience
  • Q2. Project management
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Bootstrapping, linear logistic regression

Associate Director Interview Questions & Answers

user image Shariful Islam

posted on 6 Oct 2023

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

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 5 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 - Coding Test 

It was a hackerank test, with 3 coding problems.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java, Spring, SpringBoot, Rest API, ReactJs. Almost all the basic topics covered and also there were programming problems to solve, along with code debugging. it was a 2 hr long interview.
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. There was another round where mostly system design and project experience related discussion happened. This was more like a managerial round but very thorough.
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was more like screening and salary discussison.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be well prepared, don't appear if you r not prepared.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Java 8 Questions and Concepts. Microservices, Oracle common questions.
  • Q2. Functional interface in Java 8 and it's purpose.
  • Ans. 

    Functional interface is an interface with only one abstract method. It enables lambda expressions and method references.

    • Functional interface is used to enable lambda expressions and method references in Java 8.

    • It has only one abstract method and can have any number of default or static methods.

    • Examples of functional interfaces are Runnable, Consumer, Predicate, Function, etc.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Lamda and Stream API based questions.
  • Q4. Database query to find second highest salary
  • Q5. Different joins in SQL
  • Ans. 

    Different joins in SQL

    • Inner join: returns only matching rows from both tables

    • Left join: returns all rows from left table and matching rows from right table

    • Right join: returns all rows from right table and matching rows from left table

    • Full outer join: returns all rows from both tables

    • Cross join: returns all possible combinations of rows from both tables

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. GroupingBy method program in Java 8
  • Ans. 

    GroupingBy method in Java 8 is used to group elements based on a specified property.

    • GroupingBy method is a part of the java.util.stream package

    • It takes a classifier function as an argument to group elements based on a property

    • It returns a Map> where K is the property used for grouping and List contains the elements that belong to that group

    • Example: Map> employeesByDepartment = employees.stream().co...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java, Database, Architecture and Scenario based questions. It was combination of managerial and Technical round. In managerial part, questions were based on Why are you looking for a job change, Salary Exp...

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  1. How a bond is valued? What is the difference between Bond’s duration and matu...read more
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