Job description
United States
Compliance
Group Functions
Job Reference #
275802BR
City
New York
Job Type
Full Time
Your role
We are looking for an organized, motivated, and adaptable candidate with exceptional good judgement to support the Chief of Staff (CoS) to the Americas Chief Compliance Officer (ACCO), and the senior management team within Compliance. The successful candidate will assist in the implementation of the CUSO risk management Compliance programs. The successful candidate will:
- Assist the CoS in providing direct support to the ACCO and other senior compliance staff in organizing and proactively managing the strategic priorities and policies and facilitating the smooth and effective day-to-day operation of the Compliance function. They will be a team player, allowing for flexibility and unafraid to lend a helping hand where necessary.
- Provide assistance to the CoS in order to maximize the ACCO's impact and efficiency by:
- Strategically managing the ACCO's time to maximize achievement of their priorities
- Ensuring the ACCO is prepared to be as effective as possible at all meetings (i.e., has all the necessary meeting materials in advance, is aware of any major issues related to a particular meeting.)
- Monitoring information flows and new developments to ensure the ACCO's involvement in decision making processes is timely and are alerted to problems as early as possible
- Monitoring deliverables owed by and to the ACCO to ensure timely and quality production
- Preparing presentations and materials for regulators, internal governance committees, the Board of Directors, senior Compliance management, and other ad hoc requests.
- Facilitating the coordination and implementation of key regulatory projects; this includes tracking key projects, liaising with senior stakeholders to provide updates for senior management, and overseeing the timely execution of critical projects and regulatory mandates
- Helping drive the GCRG people initiatives in the region
Your team
The Compliance team is a dynamic, driven and diverse team of professionals with oversight responsibility for managing the compliance risks arising from UBS' business in the CUSO. You will report to the CoS, your role will be based in Weehawken and you will work most closely with the CoS and ACCO.
Your expertise
You have:
You are:
- a Bachelor's degree in a relevant area of study
- excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to persuasively communicate complex issues succinctly and clearly
- experience in project management
- exceptional organizational skills and political agility
- proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and think critically and act quickly under pressure
- a strong work ethic and attention to detail
You are:
- willing to learn, and able to balance a diverse work-load with multiple deadlines
- team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills, able to effectively manage conflict and pressure in a demanding, high-volume environment
- analytical and enjoy problem-solving
- self-starter, capable of prioritizing based on changing internal or external demands
- experienced in handling sensitive information with a high degree of discretion
- an excellent communicator
- capable of prioritizing based on business demands, willing to provide support for a wide range of activities from time to time as may be required
- reliable and resilient – challenging situations and conversations don’t scare you
- self-motivated, secure and equally gratified by the success of others as by your own success
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?
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?
How we hire
This role requires an assessment on application. Learn more about how we hire: www.ubs.com/global/en/careers/experienced-professionals.html
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?
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.
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