Japan Equity Research Analyst – High-Conviction Ideas

UBS Group AG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS is seeking an Equity Research Analyst for Japanese Equities in London. You will generate differentiated investment ideas, conduct proprietary research, and build deep knowledge of Japanese companies and market dynamics. You will develop robust financial models and translate insights into actionable recommendations for client portfolios.

Collaboration with portfolio managers is essential to drive ideas into portfolios. Fluency in Japanese and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Equity research experience on Japanese equities with buy-side or sell-side exposure.
• Strong understanding of the Japanese market, governance, and drivers across sectors.
• Proven ability to generate and defend investment ideas via rigorous analysis.
• Advanced accounting, valuation and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate differentiated bottom-up ideas across the Japanese equity market for client portfolios.
• Conduct proprietary research through management meetings, calls, channel checks, and data analysis.
• Develop deep expertise on Japanese companies, industries and drivers.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models with scenario analyses.
• Translate analysis into actionable investment recommendations for portfolios.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to move ideas into portfolios.
• Assess opportunities with valuation, competitive and risk analysis.
• Communicate insights through written notes and presentations.

Skills

Equity research

Buy-side experience

Sell-side experience

Japanese equities coverage

Financial modeling

Valuation techniques

Clear communication

Education

Finance/economics/accounting degree

MBA or CFA preferred

Job description

UBS is seeking an Equity Research Analyst for Japanese Equities in London. You will generate differentiated investment ideas, conduct proprietary research, and build deep knowledge of Japanese companies and market dynamics. You will develop robust financial models and translate insights into actionable recommendations for client portfolios.

Collaboration with portfolio managers is essential to drive ideas into portfolios. Fluency in Japanese and strong communication skills are essential.