Job Description

United Kingdom

Equities

City

London

Job Type

Full Time

The team

You’ll join our Global Equity team and will be based in London. Our investment philosophy is focused on identifying high-conviction ideas based on a rigorous assessment of companies’ long-term intrinsic value. You will work as part of a collaborative team of regional and sector specialists, developing deep expertise in the Japanese market while sharing insights across global strategies. We foster a culture built on disciplined valuation, independent thinking, intellectual curiosity, and constructive debate.

Your skills and experience

• equity research, buy-side, or sell-side experience, with direct coverage of Japanese equities
• strong understanding of the Japanese equity market, corporate governance landscape, and key drivers of company performance across sectors
• demonstrated ability to generate, structure, and defend investment ideas supported by rigorous fundamental analysis
• advanced accounting, valuation, and financial modeling capabilities
• experience conducting company research through management meetings, earnings analysis, and independent research channels
• strong academic credentials in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field; MBA or CFA preferred
• ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable investment recommendations
• excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate investment views effectively
• fluency in the Japanese language is essential
• critical thinker and self-starter with a strong attention to detail and focus on quality outcomes
• comfortable collaborating closely with portfolio managers and colleagues while progressing work independently
• you’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment—validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.

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.

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.

Contact Details

UBS Business Solutions SA

UBS Recruiting

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

About BANK-now

BANK-now is a subsidiary of UBS and one of Switzerland’s leading credit and leasing specialists. We have been providing consumer loans for individuals and leasing solutions for individuals and companies since 2007. We are headquartered in the state-of-the-art Panorama building in Horgen with branches across Switzerland and more than 300 employees dedicated to serving our customers. Learn more about us: bank-now.ch/jobs-and-careers