Client Asset Oversight Analyst

Purpose
To support a robust and consistent APAC client asset protection framework through accurate execution, effective challenge, clear documentation and timely escalation.
Key responsibilities
• Maintain the APAC CAS control inventory, rule maps, procedures, responsibility matrices and related governance records, following defined review cycles and approval standards.
• Perform assigned oversight and quality assurance activities, including walkthroughs, sample testing, evidence review and documentation of conclusions.
• Support semi-annual CAS control testing and attestation by tracking scope, evidence, exceptions and completion against agreed timelines.
• Monitor identified exceptions, incidents, breaches and remediation actions; maintain complete records and escalate concerns promptly in line with the agreed escalation framework.
• Support root-cause analysis and high-quality issue documentation, including accurate capture in the relevant risk and issue-management systems.
• Produce accurate management information and governance materials covering control performance, testing results, risk events, regulatory change and remediation status.
• Assist with regulatory-change impact assessments and track implementation actions with relevant Operations and control stakeholders.
• Contribute to training, knowledge management and continuous improvement, including opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate recurring activities.

Your team

The Client Asset Oversight team sits within Group Operations and provides central governance and oversight to support compliance with Client Asset Safety (CAS) requirements across APAC. The team helps protect client money and assets by maintaining a consistent regional framework across Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore.

Your expertise

Essential experience and capabilities
• Relevant experience in Operations, risk and control, compliance, audit, quality assurance or a comparable financial-services environment.
• Foundational understanding of client asset protection, operational controls and evidence-based testing, with the ability and commitment to develop APAC jurisdiction-specific knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail, data quality and record keeping, with the ability to identify exceptions and follow them through to resolution.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English and the confidence to work constructively with stakeholders across functions, countries and time zones.
• Ability to organise competing priorities, deliver reliable outputs to deadline and escalate complex judgements or material concerns appropriately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis, tracking and preparation of management information.

Desirable
• Experience supporting Securities Settlements, Exchange Traded Derivatives, Collateral and Margin Management, Prime Brokerage or related control processes.
• Awareness of CAS regulatory requirements in China or another APAC jurisdiction and experience with control inventories, regulatory mappings or issue-management tools.
• Mandarin language capability and an interest in using automation or data tools to improve control execution and reporting.

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 is why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, We are more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that its our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We are 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 is why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, We are more than ourselves.
We are 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.

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