Quant Analyst - Scenarios and Scenario Models

Your role

At UBS, we re-imagine the way we work, the way we connect with each other - our colleagues, clients and partners - and the way we deliver value. Being agile will make us more responsive, more adaptable and ultimately more innovative. We're looking for a Quant Analyst to:

• learn how to develop qualitative and quantitative aspects of macroeconomic scenarios, and how to translate regulatory stress tests
• utilize existing methodologies for projecting macroeconomic and financial variables under baseline and stress conditions
• demonstrate soundness of scenario assumptions by means of robust research and monitoring of political, macroeconomic and market developments
• contribute ideas to and directly support the improvement of regulatory scenarios expansion methodologies
• interact with different teams across UBS for scenario analysis

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.

Your team

You will be working in the Scenarios and Scenario Models team within the Scenarios and Scenario Models in Raleigh, which is part of the group-wide Quantitative Risk Methodology departement.

Your expertise

• master's degree in a relevant quantitative field (e.g. economics, macroeconomics, environmental economics, financial economics). Exceptional candidates without a Master's degree but with highly relevant additional work experience will also be considered
• working experience in a related role would be desirable, but not necessarily required
• experience involving economic analysis, forecasting of macroeconomic and financial variables, econometric modelling or generation of macroeconomic scenarios
• solid knowledge of macroeconomic and financial indicators
• strong analytical, problem-solving and synthesizing skills (you know how to figure things out)

You are:
• team oriented but able to complete tasks independently to a high standard
• proactive, organized, and detail-oriented
• fluent in English, with strong writing skills
• keen interest in the interaction between macroeconomics, financial markets and current affairs, ideally with relevant previous experience
• Interested in learning about climate economics is a plus

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.

How we hire

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Salary information

The indicative gross base salary range as a full-time equivalent role:
• United States - North Carolina - Raleigh min USD 70000 - max USD 85000 /annum

The expected salary for this role will be determined by relevant factors which may include but are not limited to, role-required experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. UBS offers a range of competitive benefits and for further information, please visit ubs.com/employee-benefits. We may, at our sole discretion, provide additional variable compensation or awards.