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?

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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.

 

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.

 

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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