Business Risk Specialist - Data Protection

UBS; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS Group AG in Nashville seeks an experienced Information Security professional focused on data protection across channels and environments. You will help safeguard sensitive data and drive robust privacy controls within a global financial services setting.

You will lead DLP policy, respond to inquiries, analyze data leakage, coordinate with Global Wealth Management US teams and partners, and educate clients on safeguarding steps. Strong collaboration and regulatory understanding are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in information security for financial services.
• University degree in a business or technology field.
• Strong leadership and ability to coordinate across stakeholders.
• Understanding of regulatory environments, risk frameworks and data protection best practices.
• High diligence with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Self-starter and team player with strong collaboration and communication.
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, presentation).
• Knowledge of internet access governance, data breach handling and data classification tools.
• Experience in project management and reporting tools (PowerBI, MS Office).
• Curiosity about applying AI to improve workflows within policy and risk standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute data protection actions including data breach investigations and complaint reviews.
• Respond to field inquiries regarding data privacy and data loss prevention.
• Analyze data leakage incidents in DLP to identify improvements and shepherd changes through governance.
• Collaborate with GWM US DISO, CISOs, Data Protection Legal, and vendors to manage breaches and ensure Reg S/P timelines.
• Serve as SME on DLP system policy and operation.
• Serve as SME on Reg S/P and identity theft prevention program regulation.
• Educate field and clients on recommended steps to safeguard in response to suspected identity theft.

Skills

Information Security

Leadership

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Team player

Project management

AI curiosity

Education

University degree in business or tech

Tools

PowerBI

MS Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Do you understand the critical importance of safeguarding sensitive data across diverse channels and environments? Are you passionate about identifying risks, strengthening controls, and driving effective data protection practices across a global organization?

Job Type

Full Time

Job Reference #

345024BR

City

Nashville

Key Responsibilities

Do you understand the critical importance of safeguarding sensitive data across diverse channels and environments? Are you passionate about identifying risks, strengthening controls, and driving effective data protection practices across a global organization?

We're looking for someone like this who can:

• execute against run the bank activities such as data breach investigation and complaint review
• respond to field inquiries regarding data privacy and data loss prevention
• analyze data leakage incidents in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tool to identify improvements to rule sets, shepherd rule changes through program governance and work with technology on implementation
• work with stakeholders in Global Wealth Management US (GWM US) Divisional Information Security Office (DISO), Central Information Security Office, Technical Information Security Office, Data Protection Legal, Data Protection Office, Cyber Security Operations, vendors and business to manage potential data breaches front to back ensuring compliance with Reg S/P timelines
• act as SME on Data Loss Prevention (DLP) system policy and operation
• act as SME on Reg S/P and identity theft prevention program regulation
• education of field / clients of recommended steps safeguards in response to reports of suspected identity theft

The team

You will work as part of the Divisional Information Security Office at Wealth Management Americas. We support the Division in matters of data protection and privacy. Our mission is to implement, interpret and enforce policy related to data privacy and protection.

Your Skills And Experience

• some experience in Information Security for Financial Services organization
• university degree in a business or technology related field
• strong leadership skills to coordinate actions across multiple stakeholders
• understanding of regulatory environment, risk frameworks and industry best practices regarding data protection
• high degree of diligence - attention to detail and ability to follow through / follow-up is critical
• self-starter who is also a team player. Exceptional ability to collaborate and openly communicate
• strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• knowledge of internet access governance, data breach handling and data classification tools and practices
• experience in project management
• proficient with MS Office suite and common reporting tools such as PowerBI
• 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.

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.

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.