Job Description

Business Divisions

Group Functions

Your role

We are looking for a Compliance Officer to join the WM Business Aligned Compliance & Operational Risk Control (C&ORC) team to:

• provide high quality C&ORC advice to Business and Support functions on applicable internal policies, laws and regulations
• provide C&ORC reviews / sign-offs / approvals where processes require
• provide high level analysis on changes to regulations and to provide support to the Business on implementation
• provide C&ORC support on all issues including investment suitability, products, cross border issues/matters
• be responsible for ongoing review and update of the Singapore Compliance Manual and relevant sections of the Operating Manual
• carry out any ad-hoc reviews that arise from Global Functions, Business / Support functions, regulators or when required to support the separate Compliance Controls Team.
• participate in ad-hoc projects as the C&ORC representative
• perform ad hoc investigations into matters or issues that are escalated to C&ORC
• design and delivery of compliance training and / or materials - including induction and quarterly black belt trainings

Function Category

Compliance

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?

Your team

This role fits within the Global Wealth Management Compliance & Operational Risk Control (C&ORC) function. As a member of the Singapore WM Business Aligned C&ORC team, you will be based in Singapore with other C&ORC functions. The Singapore C&ORC team forms part of the Asia Pacific team ultimately reporting to the Regional Head of C&ORC.
As a team, we work closely and support each other to collectively mitigate risks. At the same time, we also collaborate closely with other controls and business functions as a trusted advisor to them.

Your expertise

• a bachelor degree with minimum 5 years' experience in compliance advisory or similar function
• working knowledge of Singapore banking and securities laws regulations, directives and expectations; and understanding of key compliance topics
• knowledge of WM products and service offering
• strong communication and engagement skills, with an ability to deal with potentially contentious issues effectively
• proficient in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, excel and word
• self-motivated, confident, and out-going and enthusiastic in nature, with the ability to act with tenacity and diplomacy
• pragmatic with the ability to 'think on your feet', balancing commercial objectives with legal, regulatory and ethical considerations to arrive at a sound judgment or decision and providing compelling solutions
• able to prioritize effectively, identify problems and seek practical solutions
• analytical, good problem solver
• ability to work under pressure

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?