Japanese Equity Research Analyst – Flexible Work

UBS Group AG; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS Group AG in London is seeking an Equity Research Analyst for Japanese Equities to generate differentiated bottom-up ideas across the Japanese market and support client portfolios. You will conduct proprietary research through management meetings, channel checks, and data analysis, build detailed financial models, and translate findings into clear investment views for portfolio managers.

Fluency in Japanese, strong valuation and accounting skills, and collaboration with global teams are

Qualifications

• Equity research experience (buy-side or sell-side) with direct coverage of Japanese equities.
• Strong understanding of the Japanese equity market, governance, and drivers of company performance across sectors.
• 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 channels.
• MBA or CFA preferred as part of academic credentials.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable investment recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate investment views.
• Fluency in Japanese is essential.
• Curious, self-starting mindset with attention to detail and quality outcomes.
• Comfortable collaborating with portfolio managers while progressing work independently.
• Interest in exploring how AI can improve workflows within risk and policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Generate differentiated bottom-up investment ideas across the Japanese equity market for client portfolios.
• Conduct proprietary research through company meetings, industry calls, channel checks, conferences, filings, and data analysis.
• Develop deep expertise on Japanese companies, industries, and market dynamics.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analyses.
• Translate detailed fundamental analysis into clear investment recommendations for portfolio decisions.
• Partner with portfolio managers to move ideas from research into portfolios.
• Assess opportunities through valuation, competitive analysis, and risk assessment.
• Communicate insights clearly through written notes, presentations, and client discussions.

Skills

Japanese language

Equity research

Financial modelling

Valuation

Management meetings

Report writing

Communication

Education

MBA or CFA preferred

Job description

UBS Group AG in London is seeking an Equity Research Analyst for Japanese Equities to generate differentiated bottom-up ideas across the Japanese market and support client portfolios. You will conduct proprietary research through management meetings, channel checks, and data analysis, build detailed financial models, and translate findings into clear investment views for portfolio managers.

Fluency in Japanese, strong valuation and accounting skills, and collaboration with global teams are