Director, Business Risk Specialist
UBSAbout the role
City
New York
Job Type
Full Time
Country / State
United States - New York
Function Category
Business management, administration and support
Join us
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.
Disclaimer / Policy statements
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.
Your team
Diversity helps us grow, together. That’s why we are committed to fostering and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. It strengthens our business and brings value to our clients.
You’ll be working with the Business Risk team in New York, NY.
Your expertise
Education & Experience Requirement:
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field of study plus 3 years of experience in the job offered or 3 years of experience as a Business Risk Manager, Investment Banking Associate, Wealth Management Associate, or a related occupation.
Position requires experience with the following:
• Non-financial risk management framework and cross divisional financial risk indicators; Complex client profiles including family offices, institutional clients, and ultra-high net worth individuals within both Wealth Management and Investment Banking environments; Strategic risk oversight, issue management, and remediation; Strategic control including design, implementation, maintenance, execution and evaluation; Governance, documentation, and policy development; Operational risk management, control and governance frameworks; Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, for high-quality document preparation to articulate significant risk matters to senior management and data analysis required for complex client reviews; Navigating Client Relationship Management (CRM) Systems including Know your Customer documentation, transactions, risk and compliance flags; Development of cross-divisional risk reporting frameworks; Strategic monitoring and oversight to ensure compliance with internal policies, established procedures, and applicable regulatory standards; Conducting comparative data analyses across client data, operational risk indicators, regulatory themes, and end to end business processes to generate actionable insights.
About us
UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.
Your Career Comeback
We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.
Salary information
The indicative gross base salary range as a full-time equivalent role:
• United States - New York - New York min USD 175000 - max USD 180000 /annum
The expected salary for this role will be determined by relevant factors which may include but are not limited to, role-required experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. UBS offers a range of competitive benefits and for further information, please visit ubs.com/employee-benefits. We may, at our sole discretion, provide additional variable compensation or awards.
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