Policy Expert GWM

We are looking for a colleague to drive the ongoing policy document maintenance for Group Risk Control (GRC). This involves facilitating the development & maintenance of credit risk policies by collaborating with a wide range of subject matter experts. As a trusted advisor to key policy stakeholders, you will ensure adherence of the policy endorsement process to internal regulations. The role includes collaborating with Operational Risk Management employees to ensure key procedural controls, that underpin the credit risk policies, are fit-for-purpose.

Join us
• Are you truly collaborative? Succeeding at UBS means respecting, understanding, and trusting colleagues and clients,
• Do you enjoy authoring?
• Challenging others and being challenged in return,
• Being passionate about what you do,
• Driving yourself forward, always wanting to do things the right way.

Does this sound like you? Then we would be glad hearing from you!

Your team

You will be working in the Group Risk Control Policy & Framework team within the Risk COO function, which is globally represented and covers a wide range of risk topics. We are responsible for the development and maintenance of credit risk policies across all UBS divisions and legal entities. You will be guided as part of your development and will be involved in projects. Your client team will primarily be in the Global Wealth Management business division.

Your expertise

You will be an advocate for a robust firm-wide credit risk policy framework.
You have:
• Work experience either in (preferably) credit risk taking activity or, in a policy, operational risk management, regulatory or audit function of a financial institution
• Understanding of the wealth management business and its lending products (would be favourably considered),
• University degree in economics, business administration, law or a numerical discipline,
• Ability to develop and maintain a network of subject matter experts and policy contacts, who will support the maintenance of the policy framework,
• Experience in working conceptually
• Knowledge of how to link controls to the principles and requirements set out in governance documents, would also be favourably considered.

You are:
• Excellent in written and verbal communication in the English language,
• Competent with Microsoft Office,
• Unafraid to challenge to ensure a robust credit risk policy framework
• Dependable to complete work with high attention to detail and internal timelines,
• Skilled in managing several tasks in parallel in a fast-paced environment,
• Dedicated to the customer service in an international environment,
• Proactive and able to work independently.

About us

UBS is the world’s largest and the 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.

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. 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.