US Life Sciences Associate

Your role

Are you gifted at assessing value and risk? Do you have a strong interest in analyzing companies? We’re looking for someone like that who can:
• Work closely with Senior analysts in a variety of different roles
• Assist in the construction, accuracy and maintenance of detailed company specific financial models
• Draft individual company and sector-wide research reports for distribution to the UBS sales force, as well as clients
• Analyze industry data to describe current and long-term trends
• Provide investment recommendations based on earnings projections, valuation and risk assessment
• Conduct extensive valuation analysis on stocks in a given sector
• Create exhibits and presentations for sales and clients
• Update and maintain analyst marketing presentations
• Communicate with both institutional clients and internal clients to convey investment recommendations and ideas

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Your team

You’ll be working in the Global Research team in New York, NY. Your role will work in partnership with a Lead Analyst and team to perform equity research and analysis of publicly traded companies

Your expertise

• bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in finance, economics, or life sciences; PhD, MD or other advanced degree in a related discipline an advantage
• ideally experience in equity research, investment banking, or relevant experience in the life science and diagnostic tools, biotechnology, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
• strong interest in the life sciences sector, including drug development, clinical data interpretation and regulatory processes
• solid financial modeling and valuation skills, or willingness to develop these skills
• advanced excel skills; knowledge of programming languages an advantage
• strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into investment insights
• detail-oriented, organized and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Your Career Comeback

We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.