UBS Lead Product Control – GSE / Complex Derivatives & Options / Prime Brokerage recruitment

The Finance Department at UBS Investment Bank is organised via a matrix of regional and global functions. Regional Controllers ensure the accuracy and integrity of our legal entity accounts and that all accounting, legal, tax and Regulatory requirements are met. Global Business Unit Controllers are business aligned to provide product, valuation
and accounting control as well as value added management information and decision support. Taken together, they ensure that standards, policies and procedures are applied efficiently and effectively across the Investment Bank.

The Equities Business Unit Control team are primarily responsible for the controlling and reporting of the global equitiesBusiness, a substantial business unit of the Investment Bank, and to provide management information support to senior heads of the equities business. This global team has over 240 staff based in London, Stamford, Sydney, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Zurich. This team will also engage in implementations required to deliver enhanced control processes around the GGL.

Core responsibilities of the roles include:
Oversight of the controllers verifying and reporting the daily PL and daily/monthly commentary.
Oversight of Balance Sheet validation and sign off on the Balance Sheet.
Ensure all processes are followed within a robust control environment.
Execution of core controls in compliance with SOX and other control requirements.
Recommending ways to improve information flow, PL reporting, and value to Equity management.
Interaction with business Management, Operations, Regulatory, Accounting, Reporting and Risk Management and building strong relationships with these groups.

The business is fast moving and is large in terms of size and complexity, thus requiring a proactive, dynamic, and motivated individual to join the team. Excellent analytical, communication and people skills are required combined with a sound understanding of the business environment.

Relevent Product Experience would be an advantage