Job Description

City

London

Job Type

Full Time

Location

United Kingdom

Function Category

Risk

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.

The team

You’ll be working in the CCP Risk & Financial Resource Management team in London, and be expected to partner with our colleagues across Global Markets and Credit Risk Control. The team sits within IB President’s Office and is responsible for measuring and managing the commercial risks that arise from interfacing with CCPs and 3rd party brokers. This benefits our continued, sustainable growth in partnership with our clients and Sales colleagues. As a CCP Risk Manager, you’ll play an important role in establishing and developing our newly created front-line team.

Your skills and experience

• 2 to 5 years' experience working at or with CCPs or a Clearing Firm, ideally in a risk management capacity, or in a role with considerable exposure to listed derivatives products
• Broad product knowledge of derivatives. Able to understand, quantify and summarise key risks for futures and option contracts across the full spectrum of asset classes
• Fluency in main financial risk management models, such as stress testing and Value at Risk
• Highly organised, hands-on and proactive, capable of distilling vast amounts of qualitative information into a quantitative framework to support decision making
• Well-versed in the field of data science: ability to envisage a scalable solution to complex data interpretation problems. Coding ability a strong differentiator
• Desirable experience / areas of interest: market design, game theory, financial markets regulation
• Bachelor, Master degree or equivalent
• Fluent in English
• 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.

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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.

Your Career Comeback

We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.