<p>Your role</p> <p>Are you an empirical social scientist with a track record of extracting information from a few thousand data points, or a few hundred, or a few billion? Are you interested in learning and applying new techniques to augment your core skillset? Do you love to stake a position on what is about to happen, communicate your reasoning to others, and then find out if you turned out to be right or wrong? Do you want to understand what drives the stock markets? Are you excited by the prospect of working in diverse teams with a broad range of skillsets? Does your head turn if someone asks, "Now how might we take this hypothesis to data?" Is research more fun for you when there is money on the line?</p> <p>We're looking for someone like that who can:</p> <ul> <li>apply hypothesis-driven empirical research methods to sell-side equity research </li><li>learn to build and maintain financial models to evaluate historical information and generate projections </li><li>use social science frameworks and industry knowledge to arrive at understandable investment opinions </li></ul> <p>o remain current on market developments to help frame investment strategies</p> <ul> <li>come to an informed view under a tight deadline </li><li>test hypotheses about companies, their customers, and their competitors </li><li>clearly communicate investment recommendations based on all of that work (via both verbal presentations and in written reports) </li><li>help to educate colleagues about replicable statistical computing workflows and habits </li></ul> <p>Detailed salary information:</p> <ul> <li>New York: the salary range for this role is $125000 to $125000 </li></ul> <p>The expected salary range(s) for this role as of the date of this posting is/are based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. This role may also be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. For benefits information, please visit ubs.com/usbenefits.</p> <p>Join us</p> <p>At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.</p> <p>From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we're more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?</p> <p>Your expertise</p> <ul> <li>Ideally 3-5 years' experience designing and executing hypothesis-driven empirical research projects (research experience gained while earning a degree counts). </li><li>Experience conducting research to inform business decisions would be a major plus. </li><li>PhD in an empirical social science like economics, sociology, political science, demography, population health, public policy, education, or related field. (Masters' degree holders can also be competitive, with sufficient experience). </li><li>Significant experience or formal training in statistical computing, and an ability to work in MS Excel. (Experience in Python would be a major plus). </li><li>Intellectual curiosity, excellent communication skills, and ability to stay organized and work independently on multiple projects under extremely intense time pressure. </li><li>Teaching experience would be a plus </li><li>Interest in equity (or stock) markets </li><li>LI-GB </li><li>EFC-UBS </li></ul> <p>About us</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>