United States - New York, United States - North Carolina

Risk

Group Functions

Key responsibilities

Are you naturally curious and ambitious? Do you have sharp analytic skills?

We’re looking for someone like that who can:
• evaluate counterparty credit risk based on analysis of both quantitative and qualitative factors, including fundamental credit analysis, in order to recommend internal ratings, LGD and credit limits
• assess counterparty exposure and evaluate transactional risks associated with OTC derivatives (fixed income and equities), securities financing, exchange traded derivatives, banking products and structured transactions
• hold delegated personal authority (within established risk-based limits) to approve new positions or to make recommendations to higher authority levels within Credit. The candidate will be expected to interact with the business units in relation to transactions to ensure the risk fit UBS's ultimate appetite in the sector
• prepare, as well as review and approve, written counterparty annual reviews/transactional credit proposals drawing conclusions relating to credit assessment, risk appetite, exposure drivers and business prospects
• lead trading documentation negotiation including ISDA/CSA, Prime Brokerage and Repo Agreements – ensure all regulatory requests, audit items and operational risk issues are dealt with in a disciplined, timely and efficient manner
• perform ad hoc credit risk analysis and participate in portfolio reviews to identify risk developments or concentrations

Job Reference #

342574BR

City

New York, Raleigh

Job Type

Full Time

The team

You will be working in the Financial Institutions and Corporate derivatives team in the Americas region aligned with the Investment Bank. This role is responsible for the credit assessment, monitoring, control and transaction decision approval of UBS's counterparties. You will serve as a Credit Officer focusing on quantitative risk assessment of transactions and financial institutions counterparty credit analysis

Your skills and experience

• bachelor's degree or international equivalent, preferably in accounting, finance, economics or mathematics and a MBA/CFA preferred
• ideally 7-10 years of experience and demonstrated expertise in a similar position or related financial services position
• extensive working knowledge of financial institutions and related products
• established quantitative risk analysis skills employed in a credit risk, market risk or trading environment
• experience leading due diligence meetings and analyzing banks, brokers and insurance counterparties
• a deep knowledge and understanding of financial markets and a breadth of trading and lending products.
• extensive experience with common trading documentation, particularly ISDA/CSA, Prime Brokerage and Repo Agreements
• excellent communication skills, with ability to engage directly and professionally with clients and internal stakeholders
• ability to foster cooperation, influence stakeholders and encourage teamwork across global business divisions
• fluent in English (fluent verbal and strong English writing skills)
• you’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment – validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Salary information

The indicative gross base salary range as a full-time equivalent role:
• United States - New York - New York min USD 178000 - max USD 233000
• United States - North Carolina - Raleigh min USD 140000 - max USD 180000 /annum

The expected salary for this role will be determined by relevant factors which may include but are not limited to, role-required experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. UBS offers a range of competitive benefits and for further information, please visit ubs.com/employee-benefits. We may, at our sole discretion, provide additional variable compensation or awards.

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.