HOLT Model Development Analyst

Responsibilities Conduct empirical and academic style research to further develop the HOLT systematic equity valuation model and downstream analytics Analyze company life cycle dynamics, including growth, profitability, and competitive dynamics Develop new quantitative scorecards, frameworks and datasets for client use Research and enhance methodologies including cash flow forecasting, alternative scenarios, and the interaction between company fundamentals, valuation, and market environments Assist in designing, testing and validating enhancements to the framework using HOLT’s financial dataset spanning back to the 1950’s Contribute to published written research and internal documentation communicating findings and investment implications Assist with model governance and monitoring of model output Enhance the use of macroeconomic and alternative data within the framework Develop reproducible research workflows with strong documentation and coding practices Operate as a research partner to Model Technology and IT, providing direction on analytical design and implementation priorities Qualifications Curious to explore how AI can improve workflow build, delivery, and optimization, with sound judgment to validate outputs and align with policies, risk standards, and ethical use BS or MS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or another quantitative field Ideally 1-5 years of relevant experience Strong quantitative and analytical skills with experience analyzing large datasets Understanding of financial statements, company valuation and equity markets Experience with R, SQL, or Python Familiarity with Databricks and Spark is a plus Experience with statistical analysis, forecasting techniques, or financial data modeling is a plus Excellent written and verbal communication skills with interest in publication of long‑form research papers Self‑motivated and team‑oriented Location & Compensation Chicago, Illinois United States – Illinois – Chicago: min USD 145,000 – max USD 172,500 per annum (gross base salary). Variable compensation and awards may be offered on a discretionary basis. UBS offers a range of competitive benefits. For further information, visit ubs.com/employee-benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr UBS