Auditor – Group Finance

UBS Group AG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS Group AG is seeking an Audit Expert to join Group Internal Audit in New York (with related locations). You will execute audit activities across Finance, assess risks, evaluate controls, and contribute to a major Finance transformation program including general ledger modernization and AI initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration, independence, and clear audit documentation. You will interact with finance and technology teams, challenge design where needed, and help ensure regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent).
• 6+ years of relevant experience in audit, finance, risk management.
• Experience supporting and auditing transformation initiatives with ability to assess risks, challenge control design, and provide assurance over large-scale regulatory and strategic programs.
• Strong understanding of US regulatory expectations and supervisory standards, including Federal Reserve and OCC Heightened Standards, where applicable.
• Experience with SAP general ledger, product controlling or financial planning.
• Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to problem solving.
• Experience using AI or data analytics to support internal audit testing; coding skills (Python/SQL/Alteryx) are a strong plus.
• Curiosity to learn, staying current on industry and regulatory developments.
• Strong communication skills, able to challenge and clearly document conclusions.

Responsibilities

• execute assigned audit activities across Finance, including risk assessment, control design evaluation and testing, in line with GIA methodology and within agreed timelines and budget over Finance strategic transformation activities including general ledger modernization and AI
• produce clear, complete and well-organized audit documentation that meets GIA quality standards and supports audit conclusions
• identify where controls are effective and where enhancements are needed to address current and emerging risks, escalating significant concerns in a timely manner
• support the development of audit issues that are concise, factual and fully supported by evidence, addressing reviewer feedback promptly
• collaborate effectively with audit team and subject matter experts across GIA, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive team culture
• build and maintain constructive relationships with stakeholders while demonstrating independence and professional judgment

Skills

Audit

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Curiosity to learn

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

SAP General Ledger

Alteryx

Python

SQL

AI tools (Co-pilot)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Are you a sharp evaluator of risk, who enjoys investigating complex business processes and products? Do you want to play a key role in improving the effectiveness of business-critical processes to help safeguard and strengthen UBS?

Job Type

Full Time

Job Reference #

340190BR

City

New York, Raleigh, Weehawken

Key Responsibilities

Are you a sharp evaluator of risk, who enjoys investigating complex business processes and products? Do you want to play a key role in improving the effectiveness of business-critical processes to help safeguard and strengthen UBS?

We’re looking for an Audit Expert to:

• execute assigned audit activities across Finance ,including risk assessment, control design evaluation and testing, in line with GIA methodology and within agreed timelines and budget over Finance strategic transformation activities including general ledger modernization and AI
• produce clear, complete and well-organized audit documentation that meets GIA quality standards and supports audit conclusions
• identify where controls are effective and where enhancements are needed to address current and emerging risks, escalating significant concerns in a timely manner
• support the development of audit issues that are concise, factual and fully supported by evidence, addressing reviewer feedback promptly
• collaborate effectively with audit team and subject matter experts across GIA, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive team culture
• build and maintain constructive relationships with stakeholders while demonstrating independence and professional judgment

The team

You’ll be part of Group Internal Audit, an independent function that safeguards and strengthens our firm. You will be working with the Group Finance team focusing on finance strategic initiatives and change.

Your Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent)
• ideally 6+ years of relevant experience in audit, finance, risk management
• experience supporting and auditing transformation initiatives with the ability to assess risks, challenge control design, and provide assurance over large-scale regulatory and strategic programs is also preferred
• strong understanding of US regulatory expectations and supervisory standards, including Federal Reserve and OCC Heightened Standards, where applicable
• prior experience within Finance or Finance Technology, or subject matter expertise over Finance topics, with depth in one or more of the following: SAP general ledger, product controlling or financial planning
• strong analytical skills and a structured approach to problem solving; ability to quickly understand complex processes and identify control weaknesses
• experience supporting and auditing transformation initiatives with the ability to assess risks, challenge control design, and provide assurance over large-scale regulatory and strategic programs is also preferred
• curiosity and willingness to learn, staying current on industry and regulatory developments, with the ability to understand complex processes and identify risks and control weaknesses
• strong communication skills, comfortable interacting with and influencing, able to challenge constructively and clearly document conclusions
• experience using AI (co-pilot) or data analytics to support internal audit testing, coding skills (Python/SQL/Alteryx or similar) are a strong plus
• 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.com/careers.

Salary information

The indicative gross base salary range as a full-time equivalent role:

• United States - New Jersey - Weehawken min USD 100000 - max USD 140000
• United States - New York - New York min USD 100000 - max USD 140000 /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 of competitive benefits and for further information, please visit ubs.com/employee-benefits. We may, at our sole discretion, provide additional variable compensation 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, wherever 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’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Contact Details

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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.