Research Analyst - Latam Agri & Foods Associate

UBS; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS is seeking a Research Associate in Sao Paulo to join the Equity Research team. You will conduct valuation analysis focusing on mining and basic materials, convert industry knowledge into actionable investment opinions, and build financial models to generate projections.

You will provide recommendations based on modelling, valuation and risk assessments and stay current on market developments to frame investment strategies.

Qualifications

• Equity research experience, ideally 4+ years.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese.
• Built and maintained financial valuation models.
• Able to review and interpret annual reports and financial statements.
• Curious about how AI can improve workflows and processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct valuation analysis focusing on mining and basic materials.
• Convert industry knowledge into understandable investment opinions.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate historical information and generate projections.
• Provide investment recommendations based on modelling, valuation and risk assessments.
• Remain current on market developments to help frame investment strategies.

Skills

Equity research

Valuation models

English & Portuguese

Independent worker

AI awareness

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Are you an expert in assessing value and risk? Do you love to give advice, as well as educate?

Job Type

Full Time

Job Reference #

345680BR

City

Sao Paulo

Key Responsibilities

Are you an expert in assessing value and risk? Do you love to give advice, as well as educate?

We’re looking for a research associate to:

• conduct valuation analysis focusing on mining and basic materials
• convert industry knowledge into understandable investment opinions
• build and maintain financial models to evaluate historical information and generate projections
• provide investment recommendations based on modelling, valuation and risk assessments
• remain current on market developments to help frame investment strategies.

The team

You’ll be working in the Equity Research team in Brazil. As a research analyst (associate), you’ll play an important role in analyzing industry dynamics and providing investment recommendations.

Your Skills And Experience

• equity research with ideally 4 years of experience
• fluent in English and Portuguese to support local client base
• have successfully built and maintained financial valuation models
• confident ability to review and interpret annual reports and financial statements
• adept at communicating fundamental views on and off paper in an articulate and confident manner
• inquisitive, organized and able to 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.

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.

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.