UBS · 1 day ago
Risk Manager – Financial Advisor Discretionary Portfolios
Weehawken, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expUBS is a leading global wealth manager and universal bank headquartered in Switzerland. They are seeking a Risk Manager to apply quantitative methods to investment challenges, focusing on discretionary investment strategies and enhancing portfolio risk management through collaboration and analytical skills.
Asset ManagementBankingFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Perform and document comprehensive reviews of discretionary investment strategies managed by U.S. Financial Advisors (FAs), with a detailed focus on investment process, dispersion analysis, performance, trading implementation, and related operational controls
Engage Financial Advisor (FA) teams to explain Investment Manager Analysis (IMA) observations and provide targeted coaching designed to strengthen their investment decision-making and drive improved long-term portfolio outcomes
Contribute to recurring governance meetings/committees for discretionary strategies; set agendas, curate materials, coordinate key stakeholders, and ensure decisions, actions, owners, and timelines are clearly captured; drive escalations and follow ups to closure
Serve as a subject matter expert for our discretionary programs; field questions from FA teams and cross functional partners, providing timely, well supported guidance on program design, oversight standards, and best practices
Participate in evolving the strategic vision for discretionary programs to ensure robust oversight and governance frameworks while preserving each FA’s ability to effectively navigate and manage discretionary portfolios
Curate and continuously improve review artifacts (e.g., strategy review packs, dispersion/performance readouts, trading checklists) to support both initial due diligence and ongoing monitoring
Partner across stakeholders to translate insights into pragmatic enhancements to process, controls, and client outcomes, reinforcing accountability and transparency throughout the program lifecycle
Qualification
Required
ideally +7 years of experience in an investment due diligence role, preferably in asset management, risk management, or financial modeling
Deep understanding of time-series analysis, and statistical modeling techniques
Familiarity with risk management concepts such as risk decomposition, factor exposure, and stress testing
Experience with Morningstar, Bloomberg PORT, FactSet, Aladdin, and other data vendor services preferred
Master communicator with proven ability to influence decision-making through persuasive dialogue and well-structured presentations
Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across functions and geographies
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Desire to grow in role by learning and teaching with the goal of becoming a subject matter expert
Skilled at initiating, nurturing, and developing strong interpersonal relationships
Deep understanding of financial markets and investment products across asset classes
Exceptional analytical skills and proficiency with Excel (e.g., PowerQuery) and Microsoft Office applications
Strong critical and analytical thinker who can build an investment recommendation based on facts
Knowledge of investment-related statistics
Company
UBS
UBS is a financial services firm engaged in wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and retail banking.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$12.57B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $3.25B
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.17B
2024-09-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Sergio P. Ermotti
Group Chief Executive Officer
James Walker
Head CTO for Core Technology & Platforms
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