Qualified Accountant with Investment Banking Financial Control experience required for Director level Operational Risk opportunity recruitment

Operational Risk Control (ORC) is an independent function responsible for the implementation of the Operational Risk Framework (ORF) across UBS.

The candidate will provide oversight for Corporate Centre/ Group related functions, the key areas being:

• Regional Controlling and Accounting (RCA).

• Group Controlling and Accounting (GCA).

• Finance Shared Services (FSS).

• Tax.

• Human Resources.

• Legal and Compliance.

• Group Technology and end-user applications.

The role will also include support for the UBS’ activities to meet Sarbanes-Oxley 404(a) requirements.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Carry out risk assessments and investigations, independently and as part of the team, with the objective of ensuring that the Bank’s operational risks are transparent to the organisation.

• Independently assess the function’s ORF implementation and the operational risk assessment process being used by management to determine whether all risks have been identified, the rating is appropriate and the risk issue is fully described, with an appropriate action owner and acceptable timelines for mitigation.

• Ensure that the risk inventory represents an accurate view of the risks and assessing the SOX impact and consequences of identified control deficiencies in the front to back environment.

• Supporting the annual SOX 404 assessment for delivery to the SOX 404 Committee and the Group CFO

• Establish themselves as a trusted partner of the relevant stakeholders.

We are looking for a candidate with strong relationship building and communication skills who has a demonstrated ability to work effectively with and influence people across organizations. The candidate must be a self-starter and entrepreneurial with relevant experience in a global organisation and strong knowledge of banking, capital markets, trading activities and cross-product support functions.

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.

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.

UBS is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.