Director- Business Selection, Reputational Risk - New York, United States - UBS

UBS

Verified Company

New York, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

United States

New York
Finance, Investment Banking, Operations
Investment Bank

Job Reference #

BR

City

New York

Job Type

Full Time

Your role

Are you a problem solver? Do you have strong analytical skills?
We're looking for someone like that who can:
take an active, leadership role in the conflict clearance and business selection process

- identify and resolve complex issues arising during the conflict check process while managing deal teams' expectations around outcome and turnaround time
- provide and manage reporting requirements
- 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
- 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

Your team

You'll be working in the BSRRC team in New York, reporting to the Head of Americas BSRRC. We are a global team, based in New York, London and Hong Kong that interacts on a daily basis with investment bankers as well as with various support and control functions (including Legal, Compliance, Operations, Risk, Onboarding, FinCrime, Sanctions, and ESR, amongst others).
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. The team also reviews transactions for potential reputational risk. Additionally, in the face of competing opportunities, the BSRRC team plays a crucial role with business group heads in selecting which business is most appropriate to pursue.
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
- bachelor's degree or higher

35 years' experience with M&A and/or capital markets transactions in a business, legal or compliance / risk oriented role; past conflicts and reputational risk experience preferred

- strength in analyzing complex situations on a compressed timetable
- effective time management and prioritization; strong multi-tasking abilities
- ability to operate in fast-paced environment with high sense of urgency
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- attention to detail and high standard for quality work product
- resourcefulness; ability to think creatively to solve problems and anticipate potential questions or issues
- excellent judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information
- ability to quickly and efficiently navigate information systems

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?

Salary information

Join us

At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like parttime, jobsharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purposeled 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.