UK Regulatory Relations Manager bei UBS Group AG

Are you a structured and self-motivated person who picks up new topics quickly and enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Would you like to join a team that serves as the firms’ central relationship manager for our UK regulators and as a strategic advisor for internal senior management?

We are looking for a Regulatory Relations Manager to:

• work collaboratively within our team to centrally manage the supervisory relationships with the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on behalf of the entire UBS Group, interacting with these regulators on a day-to-day basis and understanding their expectations and supervisory strategy
• actively cover relationships for a sub-set of our UBS business divisions and/or group functions in partnership with teammates on UK-relevant regulatory matters, to complete ad-hoc internal projects and to brief GEB/GEB-1/2/3 management
• structure and manage Global and UK-relevant supervisory meetings, reviews, submissions, ad hoc interactions and escalations in close partnership with relevant businesses, group functions and international Regulatory Relations teams
• drive some of our “UK Regulatory Relations Management Office” tasks, which encompass: (i) ad-hoc internal projects, (ii) managing efficient and effective internal reporting, Management Information and briefing requirements for senior, internal governance bodies, driving process improvements proactively ongoing; (iii) managing the team’s internal communications & brand strategy and output; (iv) working closely with the Head of Governmental & Regulatory Affairs and Deputy Head of Regulatory Relations to support team connection, collaboration and synergies.
• coordinate large information requests and reviews akin to a project, working closely with various businesses and group functions in a structured manner to deliver the best possible responses to supervisory requests.
• work collaboratively with other members of our team to provide strategic advice to UBS’s most senior Global and UK stakeholders on UK supervisory engagement matters with the PRA and FCA
• coordinate with global peers and stakeholders to proactively identify and manage common supervisory engagement themes and emerging risks.
• develop written briefings for members of our UBS Group Executive Board, Board of Directors and UK Executive Committee amongst others and ensure management are prepared for their regulatory interactions
• manage note-taking and follow-up actions from supervisory engagements you lead and track regulatory deliverables in line with UBS policies

London

Full Time

United Kingdom

Client advisory / Relationship management, Compliance

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. 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.

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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.

You will be a member of our UK Regulatory Relations Team in London, reporting directly into our Deputy Head of Regulatory Relations UK. Regulatory Relations in the UK is responsible for managing UBS’s supervisory relationships with the PRA and FCA, and act as a central advisory function for UK and Group management on UK supervisory matters.

Our UK Regulatory Relations team also works closely with peer teams and colleagues in Switzerland, US, EMEA and APAC to coordinate and manage multi-regulator engagements and in coordination with other teams within Governmental & Regulatory Affairs (e.g. Governmental Affairs) to define regulatory engagement strategy for UBS Group.

• Ideally at least 8 years’ financial services industry experience, preferably working within a business-aligned function, technology, operations, risk management and/or operational risk control
• proactive and collaborative attitude with a keenness to develop sustainable relationships with internal and external stakeholders and peers of all levels
• very well organized, self-motivated and detail-orientated, preferably with project management experience
• ability to work in a dynamic environment, covering numerous topics and complex deliverables simultaneously under pressure
• exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt to internal and external stakeholder expectations
• ability to constructively challenge and identify opportunities for greater efficiencies, providing creative solutions and ideas

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 the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.