Are you a sharp evaluator of risk, who enjoys investigating complex business processes and products? Do you want to play a key role in improving the effectiveness of business critical processes to help safeguard and strengthen UBS?

At UBS, we have re-imagined the way we work, the way we connect with each other – our colleagues, clients and partners – and the way we deliver value. Being agile will make us more responsive, more adaptable, and ultimately more innovative.

We’re looking for an Audit or Risk Expert to:

• plan, execute and lead audits, conduct issue assurance and risk assessment reviews, working effectively in order to provide the expected level of assurance
• highlight where controls are functioning well or where UBS needs to act to better manage current and emerging risks, and escalate any significant concerns appropriately
• where relevant, develop issues and audit reports according to our internal standards that are fully supported by the work done.
• meet our internal standards for the quality, execution and documentation of work, taking account of legal entity coverage expectations, where required
• proactively and successfully collaborate with peers in and across audit teams
• build and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues and relevant stakeholders at all levels including senior management

Detailed salary information:
• New York: the salary range for this role is $119000 to $156000
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 #

324525BR

City

New York

Job Type

Full Time

Your team

In our agile operating model, audit crews are aligned to business and functional areas, products and services. You’ll be working in the IB Execution Services and Research Audit team within the Investment Bank Audit Stream in New York, with the core responsibility to conduct and lead audit work covering high-volume trading businesses (including electronic & algorithmic trading) and products such as Equities, ETD and Foreign Exchange. In addition, the team is also responsible to (i) maintain relationships with IB management and control functions, (ii) continuously assess the risk profile of the relevant UBS IB businesses, and (iii) address inquiries from US regulators.

Your expertise

• bachelor or master degree or equivalent focusing on finance, business administration or accounting/ auditing.
• 4+ years of experience in a similar position focused on investment banking, trading platforms, execution services and research activities or risk management within the finance sector.
• strong analytical skills and quantitative approach to problem solving.
• able to quickly understand complex processes and challenge the status quo, identifying risks and inadequacies in processes.
• willingness to keep up with industry, regulatory developments and learn new concepts and methods.
• ability to effectively communicate with senior stakeholders.
• ideally has familiarity with data analytics tools.

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 $119000 to $156000 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 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. 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.