Investment Risk Specialist London, England
UBS
Full Time
London, England
65469 - 125000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
United Kingdom
Risk
Group Functions
Job Reference #
275502BR
City
London
Job Type
Full Time
Your role
Are you an expert on investment risk? Do you enjoy discussing risks with portfolio managers? Are you talented in improving risk reporting and infrastructure?
We’re looking for someone like that to:
We’re looking for someone like that to:
- perform value-add analysis on Multi-Asset, Equities and Fixed Income portfolios
- analyse portfolios and liaise with portfolio managers on the risks that are being taken
- identify, summarise and provide input on key risks of funds
- liaise with Portfolio Managers, Operations and IT for an efficient and robust implementation of Risk Control
- lead and coordinate risk reviews and present key risks of portfolios and capabilities to the UK AM Chief Risk Officer
- assist on strategic risk initiatives specially around our risk infrastructure
- make sure regulatory requirements and requests are dealt with in a disciplined, timely and efficient manner and stay up to date on regulatory requirements and trends
- support the business with new product launches and assessment/approval of new funds and financial instruments
Your team
You'll be working in the Risk Control team within Asset Management in London. Our global team oversees all business areas of Asset Management including ETFs, equities, fixed income, real estate, infrastructure, hedge fund and multi asset portfolios. Additionally we are responsible for controlling legal entity risk. You will be working closely with the UK AM Chief Risk Officer who is the appointed risk officer for the legal entities.
Your expertise
- a university degree in a numerical discipline, ideally mathematics, physics, finance or economics with a post-graduate degree in a quantitative subject desirable
- several years of experience in the financial services industry, preferably in buy-side risk management
- knowledge and understanding of risk management techniques including concepts such as Value-at-Risk, Portfolio Theory and Stress testing
- understanding of portfolio Liquidity Management for both assets and liabilities
- a thorough understanding of different regulatory environments
- ability to programme in Python, VBA and SQL, is desirable
- ability to generate risk dashboards using data visualisation tools etc
- a great communicator (and you know how to handle challenging situations)
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About us
UBS is the world’s largest and only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.
With more than 70,000 employees, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?
With more than 70,000 employees, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?
Join us
At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.
From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?
From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?
Disclaimer / Policy Statements
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.
