Business Selection, Reputational Risk

Your role
Do you have a passion for analyzing financial data and related information to solve varying and complex suitability and conflicts of interest related issues before taking on new business? Are you able to manage complex and varied projects in an efficient and effective manner under a compressed timeline? Are you able to liaise with people globally?

The BSRRC Specialist is expected to:

• take an active, leadership role in the conflict clearance and business selection process
• liaise with the Global Banking business to gather relevant details and perform conflict checks
• identify and resolve complex issues arising during the conflict check process while managing deal teams' expectations around outcome and turnaround time
• lead strategic projects (e.g., enhanced automation and streamlining of processes, banker training, etc.)
• work closely with Compliance and Operational Risk Control on audit and regulatory issues and responses when required
• generate new ideas and creative approaches that help push the business forward
• make sound and balanced judgments (and always within professional, ethical, regulatory and legal standards)
• motivate and inspire others by providing a vision of shared goals
• train, mentor and develop the junior members of the team

Job Type
Full Time

Job Reference #
330373BR

City
Zürich

Your team
BSRRC team members are responsible for reviewing and analyzing all new proposed business opportunities before mandates can be accepted, and as a result we work in a very demanding, time sensitive environment. Our team ensures that potential conflicts of interest are identified, assessed and managed so as to protect client relationships, safeguard confidential information, and confirm that we are able to fulfill our responsibilities to our clients prior to accepting a role.

You will be based in Switzerland covering Switzerland, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, working closely with respective counterparts based in the UK, Americas and Asia Pacific (APAC), reporting to the EMEA Head of Conflict Clearance and Business Selection also sitting in Switzerland.

Your expertise

• law degree or equivalent
• a minimum of two years of conflicts experience in an investment bank and/or other financial institution
• fluent in English with excellent oral and written communication skills
• strength in analyzing complex situations on a compressed timetable
• proven ability to manage multiple projects in an efficient manner and bring them to a timely completion
• strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• strong work ethic and pro-activity
• excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Power Point, Word, Excel and online research tools
• comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with high sense of urgency / multi-tasking skills
• able to work in close consultation with others as part of a small team and interact directly with a wide group of professionals throughout the firm including senior leadership
• flexible regarding work hours if needed to support the business as this is a front-line position

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.

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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.