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Senior Market Risk Officer

UBS · New York, United States · 1 wk ago
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Job Type: Full Time. Job Reference #: 342265BR. Location: New York.

About the role

You'll be part of the Americas Equity Market Risk team within Market Risk Control, based on the trading floor in New York. Our team identifies, monitors, and manages market risk across regional equity trading portfolios. It provides independent risk oversight to management while supporting a balanced approach to risk and return aligned with UBS strategy.

Responsibilities

  • review and analyze Americas equity risk exposures daily to identify, assess, and manage market risk
  • provide clear, timely risk insights and recommendations to stakeholders
  • conduct portfolio analysis, evaluate risk, and approve transactions within delegated authority and in line with policies and regulations
  • partner with the business as a second line of defense to independently identify, challenge, and escalate issues
  • help strengthen the risk control framework and contribute to initiatives supporting product innovation and regulatory change
  • evaluate limit frameworks and related controls to ensure they remain effective
  • promote a culture of openness, transparency, and accountability

Requirements

  • ideally 6-10 years of experience in investment banking or a related control function such as Market Risk, Model Risk, Valuation Control, Financial Control, Trading or Quantitative Analytics; previous markets or front office experience is highly desirable

Qualifications

  • bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Financial Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Data Science, or Computer Science

Skills

  • deep knowledge of equities and equity derivatives, including structured products, volatility derivatives, convertible bonds, and option strategies, supported by a strong understanding of valuation methodologies and market risk management
  • strong understanding of market risk capital metrics and frameworks, including VaR, FRTB, and stress testing
  • strong Python programming skills with experience working with large and complex datasets
  • familiarity with data management and visualization tools, including Power BI, SQL, and advanced Excel, is an advantage
  • excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to apply statistical techniques and data driven insights to complex business challenges
  • strong communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to collaborate and build relationships across teams and stakeholders
  • 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.

Pay

The indicative gross base salary range as a full-time equivalent role: United States - New York - New York min USD 140000 - max USD 188000 /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

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