Senior Market Risk Officer

United States

• New York
  Risk
  Group Functions
  Job Reference #
  342265BR
  City
  New York
  Job Type
  Full Time
  Key responsibilities
  Do you enjoy financial analysis in a fast paced, transaction-driven environment? Are you motivated by taking ownership and making decisions?
  We're looking for someone who can:
  
• review and analyze Americas equity risk exposures daily to identify, assess, and manage market risk
  
• provide clear, timely risk insights and rmendations 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
  Your Career Comeback
  We are open to applications from career returners.

Find out more about our program on ubs/careeeback.

The team

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.

Your skills and experience

• 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
  
• 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
  
• strong understanding of market risk capital metrics and frameworks, including VaR, FRTB, and stress testing
  
• bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Financial Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Data Science, or Computer Science
  
• strong Python programming skills with experience working with large andplex 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 statistical techniques and data driven insights toplex business challenges
  
• strongmunication 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. Want to find out more? Visit ubs/careers.

Salary information

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 ofpetitive benefits and for further information, please visit ubs/employee-benefits. We may, at our sole discretion, provide additional variablepensation or awards.

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, wver 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'remitted to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable amodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

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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.