Risk Officer/Analyst – Equities recruitment
Risk management and control are integral parts of UBS’ commitment to providing consistent, high quality returns to our shareholders. The delivery of superior returns depends on achieving the appropriate balance between risk and return.
Job Description
There is an opportunity to join the team responsible for Market Risk Control of Equities in EMEA. The team covers all activities of the Equities division (Cash, Derivatives and Complex, Converts and new issuance) and is broadly responsible for closely monitoring the portfolio risk of the Equity businesses to ensure that risk exposures are appropriately diversified, that the risk profile is in line with UBS's appetite, and that non-standard risks are adequately identified and controlled.
The successful applicant will play a key role:
- Understanding market risk undertaken by the Equity businesses ranging from reviewing daily trading activity, market activity and resulting risk profiles and PL on both a portfolio and concentration level
- Being involved within ad hoc trade analysis, particularly within the capital markets and corporate derivatives space
- Analysing and approving complex derivatives structures
- Analysing and advising senior management on approvals of transactions and recommend approval
- Being the direct contact with traders, bankers and management (e.g. Head of Trading, Head of market risks, etc.)
- Analysing New Business initiatives and recommending approval to Head of equity risk
- Developing and managing risk capture/reporting systems and processes
- Contributing to global initiatives such as developing new risk framework and policies
Requirements
The role requires someone with strong mathematical skills as well as experience in the analysis of equity markets who has the desire to understand in detail the risk profile of traded products and the markets they operate in.
Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with traders and support staff from a wide range of functions within the bank, and who can effectively prioritize their workload in a fast moving and dynamic environment.
Given UBS’ investment in technology for Risk Management and for the Equity businesses, a deep understanding of Trading systems and risk management infrastructure would be very helpful whilst a good working understanding of Excel / VBA would be beneficial
Additionally:
- Proven Equity product experience, preferably within market risk / trading experience in risk-related functions within a global investment bank or buy-side institution
- Strong quantitative skills
- Bachelor and Masters degree (or equivalent) in a quantitative subject;
- The ability to work in a team, adhere to tight deadlines and develop and maintain relationships
UBS can offer…
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.