Financial Accountant – Zurich recruitment

84069BR

The Corporate Center supports UBS's business divisions and regions through provision of Group-level control functions, covering Finance, Legal Compliance and Risk, and shared services including HR, Information Technology, Communications Branding and Supply Demand Management.

The Global RWA (Risk Weighted Assets) department is involved in the reporting of Risk Weighted Assets, which are generated on financial assets and calculated using Basel II, 2.5 and III capital rules. The reporting of the Division RWA result is used as the basis for the sign off by the Division Treasurer. The candidate will be part of the Global RWA function which is responsible for the production and reporting of Basel II, 2.5 and III regulatory Risk Weighted Asset numbers to the Swiss regulator ? FINMA.

The candidate will report to the Head of Region Switzerland RWA and to the Location Controller for WMSB in Switzerland.

Main responsibilities:

Your job will involve detailed analysis of the RWA Result Location WMSB in Switzerland, the divisional business lines and presentation of findings to the management functions. This will involve reviewing trade portfolios, trade structures and individual trades to ensure that the correct and efficient capital is being allocated using the Global General Ledger reporting systems, Excel and MS Access based tools.

Your job will provide an exciting and challenging opportunity to work within a dynamic and challenging global department. You will also interact and liaise with Group Functions, Finance and Risk Control functions to resolve issues and understand the drivers generating RWA's and ensure that an appropriate control framework is implemented to support the process.

Your job will also provide support for ad-hoc requests from management, Treasury and Group Functions on the application of the Basel II, 2.5 and III framework. You will be expected to contribute to on-going projects in the RWA function of the organization.

Additional responsibilities will include project work for the RWA calculation and developing the RWA control framework for the Location WMSB in Switzerland.

You will establish and maintain knowledge within your professional area of expertise, to ensure technical ability is relevant and up-to-date, enabling successful performance in the position.
You are ideally educated to a University degree level or equivalent or professional qualification. Must have advanced PC skills (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Database management).
Being exposed to balance sheet or banking regulatory framework would be an advantage.
Native German speaker preferred with strong English language skills (written and verbal communication) and be able to communicate effectively across all levels.

Additionally, strong business sense is essential as well as excellent time management skills. Must have a positive, inspirational outlook to implement change and be adaptable and flexible. You are an analytical and strategic thinker with the ability to forward plan and make tactical decisions. You are a self starter, with a keen interest in Treasury related matters.

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.

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Corporate Center

Financial Controlling Accounting, Tax

UBS
Recruiting Switzerland
Ms. N. Bauer
+41-44-238 31 21