Business Risk Specialist

UBS

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About The Position

As a Business Risk Specialist at UBS, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and effectively mitigating risks within the Global Wealth Management sector. Your role will involve maintaining the principles of good supervision, overseeing key risk initiatives, and ensuring that processes are designed and operating effectively. You will uphold a strong risk culture, ensuring that staff members maintain the highest standards of integrity, and that Conduct, Supervision & People Risks are identified and escalated. Additionally, you will support the Senior Management Team in maintaining governance and oversight protocols, creating packs and minutes of Governance meetings, and ensuring timely circulation. You will also manage the Jersey BRO control framework, complete period KPCI assessments, conduct trend analysis, and prepare executive summaries. Your responsibilities will include managing the NFR framework, escalating issues and trends, supporting the business in implementing remediation plans, and monitoring actions to completion. You will participate in project management activities and successfully manage the implementation and rollout of project deliverables into the business organization. Furthermore, you will supervise internal and external audit reviews, providing subject matter expert support and knowledge.

Requirements

• Proven experience in risk management practices.
• Sound knowledge of investment products and services.
• Understanding of the UBS Cross Border Framework.
• Good knowledge of US persons Policy and Fiscal Compliance initiatives.
• Flexible mindset and ability to work to multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence to present in risk forums and collaborate with teams.
• Organized and questioning with the ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to grasp new topics quickly and propose risk-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the principles of good supervision and oversee key risk initiatives.
• Uphold a strong risk culture and ensure integrity standards are met.
• Support the Senior Management Team in governance and oversight protocols.
• Create packs and minutes of Governance meetings and ensure timely circulation.
• Maintain the Jersey BRO control framework and complete KPCI assessments.
• Conduct trend analysis and prepare executive summaries.
• Manage the NFR framework and escalate issues and trends.
• Support the business in implementing remediation plans and monitor actions.
• Participate in project management activities and manage project deliverables.
• Supervise internal and external audit reviews and provide SME support.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Flexible working options.
• Opportunities for growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities