UBS Asset Management Americas Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Research Analyst in Hartford, Connecticut.

Job duties:[Profile food and agriculture investment themes and approaches and take a leading role in research and analysis on prospective investments. Lead and oversee key functions of domestic and cross-border transactions including financial modeling, investor presentations, due diligence frameworks (financial, legal, operations, insurance, benefits, IT, and HR), and lender presentations. Coordinate the execution of investment transactions across all parties involved (e.g. legal counsel, third-party diligence providers, investors, internal operations, and portfolio company management). Assist in negotiations with potential partners including but not limited to letters of intent, purchase agreements, credit agreements, and executive employment agreements. Collaborate with food and agriculture business leadership and contribute to the development of investment strategy and planning of business segments by incorporating institutional client characteristics, current market conditions, market trends, economic projections and expected returns. Develop trust-based counseling relationships with portfolio executives and senior leadership. Monitor performance and risk profile of existing portfolio investments. Support portfolio management efforts in U.S. farmland. Prepare and present deal information by stage to the investment committee. Create and maintain deal flow databases by identifying potential targets and preparing company specific due diligence reports and analysis. Produce qualifying investment opportunities and provide rolling updates. Mentor and train analysts and associates in developing financial and valuation models. Conduct research on capital market dynamics, provide appropriate information for disclosure, and keep track of policies and regulatory compliances. Engage, prepare and participate in portfolio board meetings. Ensure the maintenance of ongoing relationships with partners. Prepare and review investment memos, term sheets, letters of intent and present investment opportunities/findings to the food and agriculture and broader real estate and private markets team and investors. Respond to investor due diligence questionnaires and other ad-hoc requests (dependent on active deal opportunities).

[[T[his position requires a Masters degree or foreign equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field plus six (6) years of experience in the job offered or six (6) years of experience as an Investment Analyst, New Business Development Consultant, or a related occupation.

Position requires experience with: Excel macros; statistical modeling and forecasting; financial and valuation modeling; portfolio management; accounting, finance, and capital structures; investment analysis; investor relations; agribusiness; business planning; and due diligence reports and analysis. Full-time. Qualified Applicants apply through SH-ProfRecruitingcc@ubs.com. Please reference 001395. NO CALLS PLEASE. EOE/M/F/D/V. #LI-DNI ]{arial=""}]{arial=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}]{arial=""}