2026 Graduate Talent Program - Global Research (HOLT) - Chicago chez UBS Group AG

Interested in working in finance, specifically with data analysis and financial models, but not sure where to start? Do you want to work for a firm with a truly global footprint?



We're looking for ambitious students to join our 2026 HOLT Research Graduate Talent Program.



You’ll get to:

• conduct in-depth research and analysis on companies, industries, and market trends to support investment recommendations and decision-making processes

• assist with data collection, financial modeling, and valuation analysis

• prepare comprehensive research reports and presentations for stakeholders

• gain insights from the HOLT model to help generate industry and company specific reports

• understand market signals and how they apply to the fundamental and quantitative investment process

Chicago

United States - Illinois

Research

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.

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.

You’ll be working on the HOLT team which is part of Equity Research within the Investment Bank. We’re a team of individuals with advanced consulting, management, research, technology, and banking backgrounds who have access to software tools and some of the most sophisticated databases in the world. We have proven track record of understanding the valuation of equities with strong brand recognition across major institutional investors, hedge funds and wealth managers.

We’re looking for a candidate who:



• is graduating between December 2025 and June 2026 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above

• has excellent analytical skills and can’t get enough of modeling and research

• is majoring in Accounting, Finance or Engineering

• has interest in corporate valuation work and equity analysis with an interest in taking on a client-facing role

• has values that align with ours: hard-working, trustworthy, dedicated and collaborative

• is a strategic thinker with strong communication skills

We’re looking for someone who’s curious and wants to thrive in a business that never stops moving. We welcome all majors, but it’s important to have an interest in the financial industry. We want to see what makes you unique and discover what you can bring to our team.

Please note, this position is not eligible for any employment-based immigration sponsorship. Additionally, UBS will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT)

UBS is the world’s largest and 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.

With our large and diverse team operating internationally, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Although we all come from different backgrounds and specializations, two things unite us: the conviction that we’re stronger together, and the will and curiosity to constantly improve.

Our Graduate Talent Program is 18 months long and is designed to help you develop the skills you need to grow your career. To start, the program introduces you to our firm, provides professional and technical training and teaches you core skills and knowledge of the HOLT platform. And it continues from there: by learning from your colleagues, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop new skills and build your network. You’ll have the opportunity to see beyond your job by participating in one, or more, rotations. If you’re ready to work where no two days are the same, this program is for you.

The base rate of pay offered for this role is $110,000