Mainland China

Investment Banking

Investment Bank

Your role

We are seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead the Internal Review Group (IRG) function within the Global Banking division. This role is responsible for driving independent reviews of strategic initiatives, governance processes, and business-critical activities across coverage and product teams globally. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior management, ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate should take responsibilities for:
- Lead and manage end-to-end internal reviews across Global Banking business lines.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to scope, prioritize, and execute reviews aligned with business strategy and risk appetite.
- Deliver high-quality review reports with actionable recommendations and follow-up tracking.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Compliance, Legal, Risk, and Audit to ensure alignment and escalation of key findings.
- Support governance forums and contribute to regulatory readiness and internal control enhancements.
- Maintain a global view of business activities and ensure consistency in review standards across regions.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of IRG methodology and tools.

Job Reference #

328234BR

City

Beijing

Job Type

Full Time

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Your team

You'll be working in the UBSS Global Banking team in Beijing, China.

Your expertise

- Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial services, with a focus on business risk management, internal review, or governance functions.
- Proven track record in managing cross-regional teams and leading strategic initiatives.
- Deep understanding of banking operations and regulatory requirements, with experience in engaging senior stakeholders and regulators.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing across functions and levels.
- Demonstrated leadership in team development and driving cultural and process improvements.
- Fluency in English and Mandarin preferred; ability to operate effectively in a global, multicultural environment.

About us

UBS is the world’s largest and the 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.

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.

We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Contact Details

UBS Business Solutions SA
UBS Recruiting

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.