UBS Scientific Associate
Does anyone know anything about the hiring process for this role? I applied and they invited me to a zoom meeting where they discussed the role, but then sent a QR code to apply at a different link.
In a weird situation where I dropped out of my PhD program 2 years in because I interviewed and got a job in ER. I would still like to apply to this role given the lay is substantially more and UBS is a better ER firm than the one I’m at.
Aside from not having a PhD, I have all other job qualifications this role entails with extensive scientific research published and coding skills.
Will I be considered without the PhD? What sorts of candidates have gotten hired in the past?
so are you an ER analyst now?
Associate… but yes
First year I started a month ago.
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What do you mean by scientific associate? Do you mean an associate covering a scientific sector or being on a scientific/analytical team (and therefore not covering individual stocks)?
It was from this post on LinkedIn. What they explained it as was the position using the candidates background in scientific research and coding experience to apply towards equities.
I was told you would still be on an ER team and if you stayed the course could eventually have your own coverage.
Cool yeah you’d have a chance I hope, although the listing does seem to prefer PhDs. From my understanding this is a newer way across Wall Street to embed more scientific oriented folks with data science skills into research teams.
I hope so. Looks like I got past the initial screening process and HR sent me resume forward.
The lack of the PhD may hurt me and maybe already having a job in ER would as well.
I can offer a bit more insight on this program. It’s a very small team of PhDs right now that underwent basic finance/accounting training and will eventually be placed into a team. The idea is to utilize their statistical prowess to supplement fundamental research.
Good to know! From what you know, do you think it’s imperative that one has his/her PhD for consideration of this role?
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