Country Risk Analyst – Asia recruitment

82935BR

Description

The UBS Corporate Center ensures that all business divisions operate as a coherent and effective whole by providing and managing support and control functions for the business divisions and the Group in such areas as risk management and control, finance, legal and compliance, marketing and communications, funding, capital and balance sheet management, management of foreign currency earnings, human resources, information technology infrastructure and service centers.

In order to strengthen our Global Economy Country Risk team within the Firm-wide Risk Control and Methodology function, which supports the Group Chief Risk Officer and oversees the bank's group-wide risk profile, we are looking for an

Economist/Country Risk Analyst - Asia

The Global Economy Country Risk team is responsible for identifying and assessing key economic, financial and political risks on a global and individual country level, and for developing stress scenarios for the bank's combined stress tests.

As country risk analyst you will take over responsibility for a portfolio of countries in Asia, with a core focus on China. You will be in charge of analyzing and monitoring the risk-relevant economic, financial and political developments in these markets, for which your assessments will form the basis for the internal credit ratings and the formulation of UBS' respective business policies. You will also contribute to other comparative products produced by the team, including scenarios, reports, and the firm's 'risk think tank.'

Basic Qualifications Masters Degree or PhD in economics, political science, political economy, or other relevant social science field
Solid knowledge in applied quantitative analysis and statistics
Good exposure to the Asian region, culture and political environments
Strong analytical skills, pragmatism and firm judgment
Fluency in English, both in oral and written form
Strong written, communication and interpersonal skills
Co-operative, team-player and self-reliant

UBS can offer you an environment geared towards performance, attractive career opportunities, and an open corporate culture that values and rewards the contribution of every individual. Together we will shape and strengthen the UBS brand.

We can offer you an exciting, fast-paced working environment, a culture of mutual respect and teamwork and the opportunity to play a vital role in our growth. If you are attracted to joining an organization where every individual's contribution counts and where your talent will impact on our future, please apply for this position. It starts with you.

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