Head of SMID UK

UBS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global wealth management firm in London is seeking an analyst to lead coverage for UK Small & Mid-Cap stocks. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years' experience in research, strong financial modelling skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment, dedicated to diverse professional journeys and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years' experience in areas related to research.
• Experience in covering UK mid-cap stocks is desirable.
• Comfortable working with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Lead coverage for UK Small & Mid-Cap stocks.
• Build & maintain financial models for company projections.
• Conduct equity valuation analysis.
• Communicate insights to institutional clients.

Skills

Financial modelling

Financial statement analysis

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Building relationships

Attention to detail

Education

ACA / CFA qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Your role

We are looking for an analyst to lead coverage for UK Small & Mid-Cap stocks, based in London. Candidates ideally have 5-10+ years' experience in research related areas.

• Take ownership of the UK mid-cap franchise: screening for mid-cap opportunities, working closely with the wider SMID team and relevant sector teams and leveraging UBS's capabilities to drive superior insights.
• Undertake company and industry-specific analyses in several sectors including a broad range of small and midcap sectors.
• Build & maintain financial models to generate projections for company financials.
• Conduct equity valuation analysis and translating analyses into actionable investment opinions.
• Communicate and deliver your thought leadership to our institutional clients as well as relevant internal stakeholders.

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. 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.

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.

Your team

UBS Global Research is a top ranked research house. The firm's proprietary UBS Evidence Lab analyses add significant value to our investment recommendation process. You will be working in London with opportunities to cover small and midcap companies. The team is highly ranked with a strong franchise globally.

Your expertise

• Experience in financial modelling and financial statement analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Solid know-how of Microsoft Excel / Office products.
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues, company management teams and clients.
• Experience in covering UK mid-cap stocks (even within a sector team) is desirable but not mandatory.
• We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds including equity research, consulting, investment banking and private equity.
• ACA / CFA qualifications are desirable.
• Comfortable building/working with large data sets and have excellent attention to detail.

About us

UBS is the world's largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

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