Do you want an opportunity to work across different sales team(s) and business stakeholders to support the Unified Global Markets Americas business meet its operational and risk requirements?
We’re looking for a highly driven, analytical, forward-thinking individual to lead our New York-based COO Team to support, execute and help manage our risks within the Unified Global Markets business. This will include oversight of governance forums and controls. Are you keen on leading a team that is introducing improvements, adapting processes and ensuring that the goals are met?

The responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Navigating complex divisional, legal entity, Global and Regional compliance and conduct governance frameworks, ensuring US business is aligned and follows best practices
• Lead 1LOD engagements with regulators, auditors, compliance examination and testing teams
• Overseeing conduct risk and consequence management for ~150 sales & trading staff
• Managing costs for headcount, vendors, data, and technological development within $60m budget
• Facilitating new business initiatives and growth projects to increase revenues and expand product offerings
• Working closely with senior stakeholders from various functions (e.g. Sales, Structuring, Compliance & Legal).
• Identifying and investigating operational risk events and tracking actions to resolution.
• Support Operational Risk initiatives and provide input into the ongoing enhancement/development of them including automation of processes and controls.

Detailed salary information:
• New York: the salary range for this role is $235000 to $255000
The expected salary range(s) for this role as of the date of this posting is/are based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. This role may also be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. For benefits information, please visit ubs.com/usbenefits.

Job Reference #

324859BR

City

New York

Job Type

Full Time

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Your team

The Unified Global Markets Americas COO team is a highly strategic and cross-functional team that is responsible for the formulation, implementation and support of the key client-focused initiatives, and processes that impact our client’s experience. This is a diverse role spanning across Sales, Trading, and Structuring with front to back control accountability. Members of the team have broad exposure across both IB Global Markets business and Wealth Management US, often collaborating and partnering with business function leaders, UGM management, and support & logistics teams.

Your expertise

• ability to communicate and work with stakeholders and team members across all areas of the bank and of various levels of seniority
• good at building networks of contacts across the business, logistics and control functions
• ability to understand new issues and processes quickly and determine priorities and solutions based on business need and benefit
• excellent analytical and presentation skills; proficiency in excel, power point. Knowledge of Alteryx would be an advantage
• comfortable working independently, as well as in a collaborative environment
• experience with regulatory implementation and/or knowledge of structured products would be an advantage
• strong focus, drive and commitment, and track record in getting jobs done on time and to a high standard (a commercial ‘can-do’ approach)
• able to remain calm under pressure and cope with difficult and changing scenarios i.e. be flexible
• proficient in both spoken and written English

About us

UBS is the world’s largest and the 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..

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

Salary information

US Only: The expected salary range for this role is $235000 to $255000 based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. Please see «Your role» section for detailed salary information.

Join us

At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?

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.