Research-Economics & Strategy - China Equity Strategy Associate

Join a global research platform that turns rigorous analysis into clear, actionable investment insights.
As a Research Associate, you will support high-quality equity strategy research through financial modeling, data management, and the development of clear investment insights. You will work closely with senior equity strategists and equity research analysts across teams and regions.
What you’ll do
• Monitor China A-share market developments, earnings trends, economic data releases, and investors’ flows.
• Conduct quantitative and fundamental analysis of China A-share markets, sectors, styles, and themes.
• Build, maintain, and enhance financial models and databases that support research publications.
• Support senior strategist in authoring high-quality research reports, thematic notes, marketing materials, and stakeholder discussions.
• Respond to research requests and collaborate effectively across teams and regions.

Your team

You will be working in the China research team. We are an open and energetic team. We work close with corporates and clients.

Diversity helps us grow, together. That’s why we are committed to fostering and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Your expertise

You have:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Typically one to four years of experience in China A-share strategy research, macro-economic research, asset allocation research or a related analytical role.
• Strong financial-analysis, modeling, valuation, and Excel skills.
• Familiar with financial data platforms and large datasets.
• Clear written and verbal communication in Chinese and English, with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with AI tools for research, analysis, or workflow improvement is a plus.
• Relevant professional qualifications are advantageous.

What will help you succeed
• Analytical, curious, accurate, and commercially minded.
• Organized and effective under tight deadlines.
• Proactive, collaborative, and committed to continuous learning.

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.

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.