Business Risk Project Manager

vor 1 Woche


Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz UBS Vollzeit
Your role
Are you a change agent wanting to make a difference to an organisation? Are you a naturally curious and motivated self-starter? Risk management topics ring a bell and you want to have an impact on various firmwide initiatives in a complex environment?

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to join our Business Risk Management Team within the COO Organisation responsible for the Booking Centre Switzerland.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and a strong background in managing projects within the financial industry.

As a Project Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution and delivery of various projects within the Financial Crime Prevention domain.


In your new role you are responsible for:

Project Planning and Execution:
Ensure that all aspects of the project are clearly defined, including scope, goals, deliverables, timelines and resource allocation. Develop comprehensive project plans and monitor the project progress.

Stakeholder Management:
Establish and maintain effective communication channels with stakeholders, senior management, compliance etc. Provide regular project updates, reports, and presentations to stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment with project objectives

Continuous Improvement:
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implement process enhancements, and incorporate feedback to optimize project management practices and deliver greater value to stakeholders

  • Stay abreast of regulatory changes, industry standards, and best practices related to Financial Crime Prevention and other non-financial risk related requirements
  • Work closely with UBS's Agile Delivery Organization to drive change with a focus on enabling business model transformation, implementing new legal/regulatory requirements and establishing robust and efficient processes
Your team

As a member of BRM Advisory based in Zürich you will become a part of a collaborative team, whose enthusiasm and broad business knowledge guarantee an exciting and balanced working environment as well as a fair degree of freedom.

We strongly believe that different opinions take us further, which is why we are committed to fostering and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.


At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working whenever the role allows for it. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working.

Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.


Your expertise

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Project Management, or equivalent
  • Proven experience (5 years) as a Project Manager in the financial services industry, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial services products, processes, regulations, and industry trends.
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, with the ability to apply them effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Proficiency in German. English and other languages are a plus.
About us
UBS is the world's largest and only truly global wealth manager.

We operate through four business divisions:
Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

How we hire
This role requires an assessment on application.

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Join us
At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working.

Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone.

We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success.

Together we're more than ourselves. Ready to be part of and make an impact?

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