Governmental Affairs Advisor at UBS

Are you passionate about Swiss policy and politics? Are you a strategic mind? Do you know how to engage different stakeholders on a variety of topics?

We're looking for a Governmental Affairs Advisor to:

• monitor and analyze the Swiss political and regulatory developments that may have a material impact on UBS's strategy and business, or on our clients, investors, and employees
• derive action plan and narrative for UBS to engage in the regulatory process effectively and efficiently
• liaise with senior members of the team and other teams to make sense of data in projects related to regulatory changes and prepare corresponding advocacy materials
• collaborate with global colleagues to ensure that best practices are shared around the region/globe

Zürich

Full Time

Switzerland - Zürich

Compliance, Strategy

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.

We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

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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.

Governmental Affairs serves as a central team to manage regulatory policy and political issues that are of relevance to UBS. We identify and analyze relevant developments that have a material impact on UBS's strategy and businesses and lead the Group's advocacy efforts.

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.

• master’s degree in economics, international relations, or a related field
• 2-4 years of experience in financial services or public policy with specific expertise in financial market regulation or public policy analysis; data science or data management skills are a plus
• strong analytical thinking skills
• excellent written and spoken German and English language skills; fluency in French or Italian is a plus
• values that align with ours: hard-working, trustworthy, dedicated and collaborative
• strategic thinker with strong communication skills
• motivated to work in a business with high demands and tight deadlines

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.