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Product Specialist for Risk Engines

Inseriert am: 11.07.2018

Your role:


Do you find solutions where others cannot? You know how to work under time constraints, getting your priorities right without compromising on quality? Are you able to claim ownership for existing operational processes and drive them to the next level?



  • take on the operational ownership for our next generation Market Risk Systems and accompany the rollout into production, including servicing and education of internal clients


  • combine system based output with the design of a robust operational process to meet the highest of standards in terms of quality and expected delivery times


  • act as a consultant and Market Risk Specialist for a growing number of international locations


  • make the penny count by interacting directly with IT analysts and developers in an ambitious development environment. Your expertise will be reflected in future system upgrades


  • be responsible for client impact analysis and manage communication in an ever changing system and regulatory landscape


  • assist the daily business with your market risk- and system expertise and support investigations in case of inconsistencies or errors


  • act as a deputy to the Team Head



What we offer:


Together. That’s how we do things. We offer people around the world a supportive, challenging and diverse working environment. We value your passion and commitment, and reward your performance.


Keen to achieve the work-life agility that you desire? We're open to discussing how this could work for you (and us).


Take the next step:


Are you truly collaborative? Succeeding at UBS means respecting, understanding and trusting colleagues and clients. Challenging others and being challenged in return. Being passionate about what you do. Driving yourself forward, always wanting to do things the right way. Does that sound like you? Then you have the right stuff to join us. Apply now.


Contact Details:


UBS HR Recruiting Switzerland


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.


Your team:


You’ll be working in the team IPS Platform Development & Management within UBS WM Investment Platforms and Solutions (IPS) which is responsible for the platforms and processes underpinning the value proposition of our discretionary and advisory mandate solutions. As a business solution owner of the investment platforms, we take care of the continuous evolution of our capabilities to the benefits of our clients globally. The Risk Engine team within IPS Platform Development & Management is dedicated to running the quantitative Market Risk Systems for IPS. Our unique expertise is highly sought for in Change the Bank Processes and a key component throughout the Wealth Management Value chain- from Client profiling to Investment suitability- on a truly global scale.


Your expertise:


You have:



  • multiple years of work experience as project/process manager, business analyst, or in an operational capacity within the financial sector


  • strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and conflicting priorities under time constraints


  • solid data analysis skills and query language knowledge (e.g. MS Access, SQL, R, VBA) are a plus.


  • a university degree or equivalent (e.g. Economics, Mathematics), any other certification (e.g. CFA, AZEK, CIIA, FRM, IPMA, CBAP) is a plus



You are:



  • a highly motivated and self-directed performer with a proven track record in a similar position


  • a curious mind that constantly comes up with new concepts and improvements to existing solutions (you never run out of ideas)


  • known for hitting deadlines and willing to go the extra mile


  • excited about complex rule-based systems and the way they work


  • fluent in English, German is a plus



About us:


Expert advice. Wealth management. Investment banking. Asset management. Retail banking in Switzerland. And all the support functions. That's what we do. And we do it for private and institutional clients as well as corporations around the world.


We are about 60,000 employees in all major financial centers, in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?


Your colleagues:


Job Reference #: 175568BR


Business Divisions: Global Wealth Management


Title: Product Specialist for Risk Engines


City: Opfikon


Job Type: Full Time


Country / State: Switzerland - Zürich


Function Category: Process, project and program management, Product Management and Development

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