Technology Risk Specialist -GOTO WM USA

UBS; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global wealth manager seeks a risk management professional to support their GOTO WM US team. This role involves analyzing data, managing operational risks, and ensuring effective technology controls. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a proactive approach to risk management. Join a diverse team committed to excellence and make a significant impact in the financial services industry.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management, information security, or audit-based processes.
• Ability to document operational risk items and track issues to completion.

Responsibilities

• Support GOTO WM US in managing operational risks and establishing risk culture.
• Analyze data and trends to identify emerging technology risks.
• Drive risk processes and assist with risk assessments and reporting.

Skills

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Tableau

Job description

Job Reference #

301649BR

City

Weehawken

Job Type

Full Time

Your role

Are you risk aware? Do you have a proven background in information technology and experience in the financial services industry? Do you have the know-how for driving risk processes, analyzing information, and producing reports?

We’re looking for someone like that to help us to:

1. Support GOTO WM US in managing their risks and proactively identify operational risks, as well as establishing and maintaining an effective risk culture
2. Analyze data, trends, and exceptions to identify emerging technology risks and issues
3. Assist with risk assessments and reporting that shed light on our technology risk profile
4. Drive risk processes, such as control assessments, elevated access reviews, and issue remediation updates
5. Participate in periodic risk committee meetings with the Head of GOTO WM US, management team members, and various committee members
6. Deal with regulatory requirements and requests in a disciplined, timely, and efficient manner

Your team

You’ll be working in our GOTO WM US IT Risk Center of Excellence. We’re a global team responsible for technology risk management, risk remediation, and ensuring technology controls are designed and operating effectively for the GOTO WM US organization. You'll work closely with your counterparts – business risk managers, Compliance and Operational Risk, Group Internal Audit, and GOTO WM US team members of various levels.

Diversity helps us grow, together. That’s why we are committed to fostering and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. It strengthens our business and brings value to our clients.

Your expertise

• Technology experience in risk management, information security, operational control, or audit-based processes
• Project management experience in planning, testing, tracking, with a history of timely successful delivery outcomes
• Experience in data analysis, validation, and presentation (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Tableau)
• Ability to document operational risk items and track issues to completion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in challenging situations
• Ability to work across divisional teams and create colleagueship to drive closure of audit findings, risks, and regulatory requirements
• Resilient team player with strong interpersonal skills, proactive in driving initiatives
• Methodical, concise, accurate, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously

About us

UBS is the world’s largest and the 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 expertise set us apart from competitors. We have a presence in all major financial centers in over 50 countries.

Join us

At UBS, we embrace flexible working arrangements when roles permit, including part-time, job-sharing, and hybrid work models. Our culture and infrastructure support collaboration and agility to meet business needs. We believe that our people’s diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences drive our success. Be part of #teamUBS and make an impact!

Contact Details

UBS Business Solutions SA
UBS Recruiting

Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and support diversity within our workforce.