Job description
United Kingdom
Compliance
Group Functions
Job Reference #
275124BR
City
London
Job Type
Full Time
Your role
Are you risk aware? Do you know how to maintain independence and objectivity? We are looking for someone like that who can:
- Assist in delivering the Wealth Management (WM), Asset Management (AM) and Investment Banking (IB) compliance monitoring & surveillance programme by performing second-line-of-defence reviews to assess controls and provide assurance that controls are operating effectively in relation to consequential risks across a number of key taxonomies (Suitability, Cross Border, Market Conduct, Conflicts of Interest, Anti-Bribery & Corruption) and regulations (MAR and MiFID 2).
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies and safeguard UBS’s reputation against legal and regulatory risks.
- Distil concerns or issues identified from reviews and report these findings to senior management with recommended actions to address deficiencies.
- Promoting the benefits of "good compliance" and supporting management in developing the business in an innovative manner whilst adding value by suggesting business practice improvements.
- Pro-actively contribute to the assessment of business risks and leveraging management information to identify key business risks and emerging trends both within across business divisions.
- Collaborate with C&ORC colleagues involved in implementing strategic departmental projects.
- Support MS&C team lead on implementation and delivery of ad hoc project work.
- Represent the team at various risk committees at regional level.
- Manage relationships with stakeholders in WM, AM and IB.
Your team
You’ll be working in the Products & Services, Suitability & Cross Border Surveillance Team, which is a part of the UK Monitoring, Surveillance & Control (MS&C) team in London. We form part of the Global MS&C team within Group Compliance, Regulatory & Governance (GCRG). Our primary role is the monitoring of WM, AM and IB UK business activity to ensure adherence to a number of key taxonomies (Suitability, Cross Border, Market Conduct, Conflicts of Interest) to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies and safeguarding UBS’s reputation against legal and regulatory risks. The team has close and continuous collaboration with the WM, AM and IB business and C&ORC colleagues and is also involved in implementing departmental projects including global initiatives.
Your expertise
- a good understanding or working knowledge of the WM, AM and IB business, processes and risks.
- Current experience of working in the WM, AM or IB business, compliance monitoring, risk management, risk control or audit, an understanding of the regulatory environment and expectations and FCA rules and guidance together with other relevant regulations and codes of practice.
- Have a pragmatic approach
You are:
- analytical, with the ability to provide practical and realistic solutions for minimizing risk
- able to convey information clearly, accurately and succinctly.
- able to show determination, effort and enthusiasm to deliver results within challenging timeframes.
- a team player and are capable of leading by example.
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.