Country Risk Analyst (Economist) – Asia recruitment
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."
Requirements
- Masters Degree or PhD in economics, political science, political economy, or other relevant social science field
- Solid knowledge in applied quantitative analysis and statistics
- Experience covering the Asia region
- 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
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. 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.