Research

Your role

USA Research Desk Assistant provides administrative and secretarial support to research analysts, economists and strategists. The Desk Assistant helps ensure a smooth running operation of the department by working closely with the publishing analysts and their teams, the Business Managers and the other team assistants on various recurring and ad hoc assignments. Key Responsibilities include :

•Administrative organization and coordination of managers' diary and travel arrangements

•Performs and coordinates routine and/or specialized work

•Handles incoming mail and calls

•Co-operates closely with other assistants

•Helps with administrative and operational functions that apply more broadly to the global department

•Submits expenses for processing

•Organizational services and support including the ordering of supplies and equipment, organization of travel arrangements and telephone and visitor screening

Detailed salary information:

• New York: the salary range for this role is $85000 to $107500
The expected salary range(s) for this role as of the date of this posting is/are based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. This role may also be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. For benefits information, please visit

Your team

USA Research Desk Assistant provides administrative and secretarial support to research analysts, economists and strategists. The Desk Assistant helps ensure a smooth running operation of the department by working closely with the publishing analysts and their teams, the Business Managers and the other team assistants on various recurring and ad hoc assignments.

Your expertise

- Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels, both orally and in writing
Proactive approach to tasks and ability work with limited supervision using own initiative
Ability to work in an efficient manner in a team environment
Ability to work in a busy environment and complete tasks in a timely manner
Ability to understand the priorities and changing demands of a team in order to adapt support
Professional manner
Delivery focused, able to prioritize
Detail-orientated and accurate
Team player
Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word

About us

UBS is the world's largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

Join us

At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we're more than ourselves. Ready to be part of and make an impact?