Senior Market Risk Officer

UBS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS in New York is seeking a senior risk professional to analyze Americas equity risk exposures, provide actionable risk insights, and oversee transactions within risk limits. The role sits in Market Risk Control on the trading floor and partners with the business as a second line of defense to uphold risk standards.

Qualified candidates have 6–10 years in investment banking or related control functions, solid knowledge of VaR/FRTB/stress testing, and strong Python, SQL, and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in investment banking or related control functions such as Market Risk, Valuation Control, or Quantitative Analytics
• Strong knowledge of market risk metrics (VaR, FRTB, stress testing)
• Bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative field
• Strong Python and data handling with large datasets; familiarity with Power BI, SQL and Excel is an advantage
• Comfort collaborating across teams and presenting risk insights to stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze Americas equity risk exposures daily to identify, assess, and manage market risk
• Provide clear, timely risk insights and recommendations to stakeholders
• Conduct portfolio analysis, evaluate risk, and approve transactions within delegated authority and policies
• Partner with the business as a second line of defense to independently identify, challenge, and elevate issues
• Help strengthen the risk control framework and contribute to initiatives supporting product innovation and regulatory change
• Evaluate limit frameworks and related controls to ensure they remain effective
• Promote a culture of openness, transparency, and accountability

Skills

Equities

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

AI curiosity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in quantitative field

Tools

Python

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Do you enjoy financial analysis in a fast paced, transaction-driven environment? Are you motivated by taking ownership and making decisions?

Job Type

Full Time

Job Reference #

342265BR

City

New York

Key Responsibilities

Do you enjoy financial analysis in a fast paced, transaction-driven environment? Are you motivated by taking ownership and making decisions?

We're looking for someone who can:

• review and analyze Americas equity risk exposures daily to identify, assess, and manage market risk


• provide clear, timely risk insights and recommendations to stakeholders


• conduct portfolio analysis, evaluate risk, and approve transactions within delegated authority and in line with policies and regulations


• partner with the business as a second line of defense to independently identify, challenge, and elevate issues


• help strengthen the risk control framework and contribute to initiatives supporting product innovation and regulatory change


• evaluate limit frameworks and related controls to ensure they remain effective


• promote a culture of openness, transparency, and accountability

The team

You’ll be part of the Americas Equity Market Risk team within Market Risk Control, based on the trading floor in New York. Our team identifies, monitors, and manages market risk across regional equity trading portfolios. It provides independent risk oversight to management while supporting a balanced approach to risk and return aligned with UBS strategy.

Your Skills And Experience

• deep knowledge of equities and equity derivatives, including structured products, volatility derivatives, convertible bonds, and option strategies, supported by a strong understanding of valuation methodologies and market risk management


• ideally 6-10 years of experience in investment banking or a related control function such as Market Risk, Model Risk, Valuation Control, Financial Control, Trading or Quantitative Analytics; previous markets or front office experience is highly desirable


• strong understanding of market risk capital metrics and frameworks, including VaR, FRTB, and stress testing


• bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Financial Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Data Science, or Computer Science


• strong Python programming skills with experience working with large and complex datasets


• familiarity with data management and visualization tools, including Power BI, SQL, and advanced Excel, is an advantage


• excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to apply statistical techniques and data driven insights to complex business challenges


• strong communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to collaborate and build relationships across teams and stakeholders


• 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 York - New York min USD 140000 - max USD 188000 /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.