Market Risk Control, FRTB & Change Specialist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Reference #
273356BRCity
LondonJob Type
Full TimeYour role
Are you familiar with financial products, associated market risks and models? Do you have some programming ability? Are you solution orientated and comfortable taking ownership for deliverables?We’re looking for a Market Risk Control, FRTB & Change Specialist like you to:
- drive forward the planning, progress and transparent communication of business and regulatory-driven deliverables from a Market Risk Control (MRC) perspective
- lead the specification & prioritization of MRC requirements
- provide impact analysis and suggestions for process (re-)design
- perform UAT testing and articulate recommendations for optimal implementation
- compile related process and policy documentation
- interact with stakeholders across teams and regions by discussing options and sourcing feedback as well as providing updates, education & support to impacted parties
Your team
You will work in our Strategic Change team, which is an integral part of our global Market Risk Control function, and be based in London or Zurich. We interact closely with Market Risk Officers (MROs) across a broad slate of asset classes and divisions, and operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment to collaborate with various business and control functions.Your expertise
- a Masters’ degree in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, IT)
- a minimum of 5-7 years’ work experience in risk control, ideally with exposure to risk quantification and market risk methodology fundamentals
- profound interest in the financial markets with strong knowledge of financial products (experience with more than one asset class is a plus)
- solid understanding of FRTB regulation and areas of impact
- experience in data management & analysis
- programming ability in Python/R; SQL is a plus
- ability to interact with people at different levels within the organisation, and to summarize complex problems and concepts clearly and intuitively
- team-oriented but able to work independently with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive deliverables
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About us
UBS is the world’s largest and 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 the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.With more than 70,000 employees, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?
Join us
At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?
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.Market Risk Control, FRTB & Change Specialist | UBS - Experienced professionals - job boards
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Investment & Asset Management
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Market Risk Control, FRTB & Change Specialist roles across UBS's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Investment & Asset Management.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £65,000 - £106,029 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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