Equities Research Management – Vettings Manager

About the role

This role will have a blend of responsibilities supporting Americas Research Management across a range of functions, including:

• Vettings and related processes
• Private Company initiatives
• Commerciality initiatives including client events and Director of Research (DoR) level client engagement

Responsibilities

Vettings

• Assist in the oversight and coordination of processes where Banking engages Research, including managing vetting requests and assigning them to the appropriate analysts or teams.
• Track and manage ongoing vetting and deal activity, support Research teams, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and UBS policies.
• Review Research materials (e.g., syndicate submissions and teach-ins), maintain oversight of multiple concurrent processes, and serve as a point of guidance for Research teams.

An understanding of the U.S. regulatory framework governing the interaction between Research and Investment Banking will be helpful but is not a prerequisite.

Private Company Initiatives

• Support the Research Management team in planning and coordinating private company content and network engagement.
• Develop strategy for private company outreach, engagement, and network development and maintenance.
• Ideate and execute events—both leveraging existing events and developing new ones.
• Coordinate with private/thematic research teams to develop ad hoc events on topical thematic reports/content.

Client and Commercial Outreach

• Expand responsibilities into planning and coordinating targeted outreach by Research Management to key clients across the region at a consistent and senior level.
• Conduct systematic outreach to Investor Relations and C-Suite of companies covered by UBS.
• Engage through in-person and virtual formats, including 1-1 and focused group events such as DoR/CIO/IR summits in regional and hub locations.
• Leverage existing UBS events and plan and arrange new events.

Your team

The individual will work closely with the Director of Americas Research and Deputy Director of Research. The role offers considerable responsibility in overseeing multiple simultaneous processes, serving as a source of knowledge and guidance for Research teams, and providing oversight and approvals where appropriate.

Requirements

• Curiosity to explore how AI can improve workflows, with sound judgment in validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.
• Strong understanding of U.S. regulatory requirements governing Research and Investment Banking interactions.
• Prior experience in Equity Research Compliance or within Equity Research as an Analyst, Associate, or Supervisory Analyst.
• Working knowledge of valuation methodologies and accounting principles across multiple sectors.
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-volume workflows with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and confidence to provide oversight and challenge where appropriate.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

About Us

UBS is a leading global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS operates in more than 50 markets worldwide. Collaboration is central to our culture, enabling us to achieve more together.

Pay

The indicative gross base salary range for this full-time role in New York, New York is USD 145,000 – USD 172,500 per annum. The expected salary will be determined by relevant factors including role-required experience, qualifications, education, location, and skill level. UBS offers a range of competitive benefits, and additional variable compensation or awards may be provided at the company’s discretion.