• Job Description

  Req#: 334118BR

  Job Reference #

  334118BR

  City

  New York, Weehawken

  Job Type

  Full Time

  Your role

  Are you a sharp evaluator of risk, who enjoys investigating complex business processes and products? Do you want to play a key role in improving the effectiveness of business critical processes to help safeguard and strengthen UBS?
  
  At UBS, we have re-imagined the way we work, the way we connect with each other – our colleagues, clients and partners – and the way we deliver value. Being agile will make us more responsive, more adaptable, and ultimately more innovative.
  
  We’re looking for a Credit Risk Audit-Expert to:
  
  • Plan, lead and timely execute audits and issue assurances in line with expected budgets
  • meet our internal standards for the quality, execution and documentation of work, taking account of legal entity coverage expectations
  • highlight where controls are functioning well or where UBS needs to act to better manage current and emerging risks, and escalate any significant concerns
  • where relevant, develop issues and audit reports according to our internal reporting and issue disposition standards that are fully supported by the work done and require minimal feedback from reviewers.
  • successfully collaborate with peers in and across audit teams
  • build and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues and relevant stakeholders at all levels including senior management
  
  Detailed salary information:
  • Weehawken, New York: the salary range for this role is $164000 to $211000
  The expected salary range(s) for this role as of the date of this posting is/are based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. This role may also be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. For benefits information, please visit ubs.com/usbenefits.

  Your team

  In our agile operating model, audit crews are aligned to business and functional areas, products and services and consist of a number of autonomous teams. The US Credit and Global Commercial Lending Team (including UK and Europe SE) is part of the Credit Risk Audit Crew. The role will be based in New York/ Weehawken/Stamford or London and focus on audits covering primarily the Credit Risk Control functions that oversee the US Wealth Management and global Investment Bank lending businesses. Additionally, we periodically support audits of the first line of defense for specific products within Wealth Management and the Investment Bank.

  Your expertise

  • Bachelor’s degree with ideally 5 or more years of experience in a similar position focused on corporate lending within the Investment Bank or Wealth Management
  • strong analytical skills and quantitative approach to problem solving
  • able to work independently, quickly understand complex processes and challenge the status quo, identifying risks and inadequacies in processes
  • willingness to keep up with industry, regulatory developments and learn new concepts and methods
  • ability to effectively communicate with senior stakeholders
  • solid credit risk foundation with in-depth understanding in one or more of the following areas: (i) Wealth Management product offerings, (ii) IB corporate lending, including Leveraged Finance and/or Private Credit/Equity or (iii) problem loan and impaired asset management.
  • strong foundation of local regulatory requirements (e.g. OCC Heightened Standards in the US) is an asset.
  • proficient user of Microsoft office applications. Data Analytics / AI experience a plus.

  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

  US Only: The expected salary range for this role is $164000 to $211000 based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. Please see «Your role» section for detailed salary information.

  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.

  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.

• About the company

  UBS is a global firm providing financial services in over 50 countries. Visit our site to find out what we offer in the United States of America.

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