Market Risk Analyst

UBS•New York, NY

3d•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced market risk professional who enjoys financial analysis in a transaction-oriented environment. This role involves taking responsibility in a decision-making capacity and providing independent challenge across a broad portfolio. The ideal candidate is a solution-oriented individual who can communicate clearly with senior stakeholders. The Americas FRC Market Risk Team, based on the trading floor in New York, is responsible for identifying, monitoring, and controlling market risk in foreign exchange, rates, and credit trading portfolios in the Americas. The team aims to balance risk and return, minimize risk concentrations, and ensure risk-taking aligns with UBS strategic priorities and values, providing an independent and comprehensive view of market risks to Management.

Requirements

2-5 years of relevant experience in Investment Banking (IB) or IB-aligned control functions, including Market Risk Control, Model Risk Management, Valuation Control, Financial Control, Quantitative Analysis, and other risk control related functions.
Additional experience in financial markets or front-office market-related roles is desirable.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to apply data-driven and statistical techniques to solve practical business and risk management problems.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across business lines and functional teams.
Curiosity to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows, with sound judgment – validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Python and experience working with large and complex datasets, data visualization and database tools such as Power BI, SQL, and advanced Excel is highly desirable.
Knowledge of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and modern data analytics techniques is a plus.
Experience in markets-related roles, preferably with exposure to market risk management of structured credit products, quantitative research, trading analytics, or other relevant financial markets activities.
Strong interest in and understanding of credit products, including market structure, trading strategies, client flows, and risk drivers.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze Americas FX, Rates & Credit risks daily to identify, assess, and control market risk exposures across foreign exchange, rates, and credit portfolios.
Create transparency for stakeholders through the preparation and provision of meaningful and timely risk information and relevant advice.
Undertake portfolio analyses of market risks, perform risk assessments, and approve transactions within delegated market risk authority and in accordance with internal policies and regulations.
Work alongside the business, as the 2nd line of defense, to independently identify and escalate issues and concerns.
Enhance the risk control framework and participate in corresponding projects to accommodate product innovation and regulatory developments.
Review the appropriateness of limits frameworks and related controls.
Maintain a climate of openness, transparency, and accountability within the team.