Investment Risk Specialist

UBS; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a risk management professional with a strong quantitative background. The ideal candidate will possess a university degree in a numerical discipline and have several years of experience in the buy-side risk management field. This hybrid role involves generating risk dashboards and utilizing advanced risk management techniques to enhance decision-making processes. Excellent communication skills and a solid grasp of regulatory environments are also essential for success.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in financial services industry.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory environments.
• Ability to generate risk dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assess risk using advanced techniques.
• Generate risk dashboards from complex data.
• Handle challenging situations effectively.

Skills

Risk management techniques

Communication skills

Data visualization skills

Education

University degree in a numerical discipline

Postgraduate degree in a quantitative subject

Tools

Python

VBA

SQL

Job description

• A university degree in a numerical discipline, ideally mathematics, physics, finance, or economics, with a postgraduate degree in a quantitative subject desirable.
• Several years of experience in the financial services industry, preferably in buy-side risk management.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk management techniques, including concepts such as Value-at-Risk, Portfolio Theory, and Stress Testing.
• Understanding of portfolio Liquidity Management for both assets and liabilities.
• A thorough understanding of different regulatory environments.
• Programming skills in Python, VBA, and SQL are desirable.
• Ability to generate risk dashboards using data visualization tools.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle challenging situations.

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About the company

UBS is a global firm providing financial services in over 50 countries. Visit our site to find out what we offer in the United States of America.

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