Audit Expert

Your role
Are you a sharp evaluator of risk? Can you investigate complex situations and propose solutions? We're looking for an Investment Bank Auditor who can:

• drive or work as a team member on investment banking (IB) audits with a focus on global markets and electronic trading businesses such as equities, ETD, FX and associated support functions
• analyze and assess risks arising from both the IB electronic trading businesses and IB support functions (including technology aligned risks)
• identify and evaluate the effectiveness of controls designed to address those risks
• develop test scenarios for assessing operating effectiveness of electronic trading controls
• document and communicate audit issues, root causes and risks, and prepare reports of audit findings for UBS management
• review remediation actions submitted by the business for closure to assess whether these have addressed the original risks
• monitor the risk profile and developments within Global Markets and provide ongoing input for business risk assessments
• successfully collaborate with peers in and across audit teams
• develop and maintain relationships with management

Your team
You will be working in Group Internal Audit (GIA) Team in London or New York focused on auditing investment banking trading businesses. GIA is an independent function that supports UBS in achieving its strategic, operational, financial and compliance objectives. We do this by assessing key processes as well as governance, risk management, and the control environment within all business divisions and Group Functions globally. We are independent in our work and report directly to the Chairman of the Board and the Audit Committee.

We are a talent powerhouse that attracts and develops the best people by driving career growth in and outside the department. Our team, the Investment Bank (IB) Audit Team, is responsible for auditing the IB businesses (e.g. Equities, FX, Rates & Credit desks etc.) and its support functions (e.g. Middle Office, Operations, Finance, Compliance, IT etc.) globally. In your role, you will be covering the audits of Global Execution Services business within the Investment Banking division.

Diversity helps us grow, together. That's why we are committed to fostering and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. It strengthens our business and brings value to our clients.

Your expertise
• a university degree, equivalent education or professional audit designation such as CIA, CPA
• ideally 9+ years of experience with sound knowledge of global markets trading businesses and / or banking operations in the financial industry. This experience could have been gained in an internal audit or a risk role within a bank
• strong analytical skills and quantitative approach to problem solving
• a detailed understanding of IT controls and, preferably, coding and programming capabilities
• willingness to keep up with industry, regulatory developments and learn new concepts and methods
• able to quickly understand complex processes, identify risks and inadequacies in procedures, as well as propose practical and sustainable solutions
• risk focused, and capable of using data analytics to gain insights into business and control issues
• ability to build stakeholder relationships with all levels and ranks of the UBS organization
• reliable when working independently, able to time manage and prioritize workload, with sound judgment for when to escalate issues
• fluent in English with excellent verbal and written skills

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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.

With more than 70,000 employees, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?

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 #teamUBS and make an impact?

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.