
UBS Graduate Assessment Practice
UBS — Junior Talent / graduate cognitive assessments. Candidates for this track are commonly reported to sit an online assessment delivered by Aon (formerly cut-e) as an early screening step.
Why UBS uses Aon
Aon assessments are short, adaptive and strictly timed. Your score is compared with a norm group, so knowing the question formats in advance is one of the easiest ways to improve your result.
Also known as cut-e, Aon online assessment. Last reviewed 2026-09-23.
The UBS hiring process
- 1Online application
- 2Aon online assessmentThis is the stage we prepare you for.
- 3Video or phone interview
- 4Final interview or group exercise
- 5Offer
Practice the Aon tests in the UBS Online Assessment
Realistic simulations of the Aon formats UBS uses — same question styles, same timers, instant scoring. Every test starts with a free 10-question preview.
- Start free preview →Numerical ReasoningFree previewIn your assessment as: scales numerical· Commonly reported
- Start free preview →Verbal ReasoningFree previewIn your assessment as: scales verbal· Commonly reported
- Start free preview →Inductive ReasoningFree previewIn your assessment as: scales ix· Commonly reported
- Start free preview →Deductive-logical ThinkingFree previewIn your assessment as: gapChallenge· Commonly reported
UBS Graduate Prep Pack
Go beyond the free previews: full-length simulations of every Aon test above, timed like the real thing, with worked solutions and score tracking so you know you are ready.
- Numerical Reasoning12 min · 37 tasks
- Verbal Reasoning12 min · 49 tasks
- Inductive Reasoning5 min · 20 tasks
- Deductive-logical Thinking6 min
Tips for the UBS assessment
- Do every module in one quiet session with a stable internet connection — most tests cannot be paused.
- Speed matters but accuracy matters more: wrong answers usually cost you, skipped ones do not.
- Practise each format at least twice so the instructions feel familiar before the real test.
- Check your invitation email for the exact modules — batteries change between hiring waves.
Frequently asked questions
Does UBS use the Aon assessment?
Public sources and candidate reports commonly link this UBS hiring track to Aon (cut-e). Always confirm in your invitation email.
Which tests are in the UBS assessment?
Commonly reported modules: scales numerical, scales verbal, scales ix, gapChallenge. The exact mix can differ per country and hiring wave.
How can I prepare?
Start with the free previews of the matching tests below, then use the UBS Graduate Prep Pack for full-length timed practice.
Anything specific to know?
UBS Culture Match is Korn Ferry; cognitive battery is widely documented as Aon/cut-e Scales (plus gapChallenge for some tracks).
Other banking & finance employers
Sources
- intervyo.co.uk — Describes dual-provider suite: Korn Ferry Culture Match plus Aon cut-e Scales.
- aptitudeprep.com — Names AON for UBS numerical reasoning in 2026 graduate flow.
- aptitudetests.org — Listed under companies using Aon (cut-e) tests on aptitudeTests.org. Lead only — program and modules not verified.
Last verified 2026-09-23.
Independent practice resource. Not affiliated with Aon plc or the named employer. Assessment batteries can change by hiring wave — confirm against your invitation email.


