Japan

Risk

Group Functions

Job Reference #

302300BR

City

Tokyo

Job Type

Full Time

Your role

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial analysis and risk management? We’re seeking an Executive Director as a regional lead of our Counterparty Credit Risk Control team in Tokyo & Korea. In this role, you’ll leverage your expertise to:
• Assess Counterparty Credit Risk of Financial Institutions and Corporate entities based in Japan and Korea. This includes overseeing a team of credit officers conducting comprehensive evaluations of counterparty credit risk by analyzing both quantitative and qualitative factors, and determining internal ratings and credit limits.
• Evaluate Exposure and Risks: Work closely with credit officers, business partners and other support functions to understand counterparty exposures and transactional risks related to trading activities across OTC and Cleared Derivatives, Financing as well as Trade Finance products across Fixed Income and Equity markets.
• Oversee Credit Proposals: ensure credit proposals and periodic reviews are of sound quality to determine credit assessment, risk appetite, exposure drivers, and business prospects.
• Conduct Due Diligence: Interact with counterparties to gather necessary information, conduct due diligence calls or meetings, and resolve any issues that arise.
• Negotiate Trading Documentation: Engage in the negotiation and review of trading documentation.
• Monitor Credit Exposures: Oversee day-to-day credit exposures against approved limits and similar parameters.
• Participate and prepare materials for regulatory reviews

Your team

You’ll be part of the Credit Risk Control team within the Investment Bank in Tokyo. Our team is responsible for evaluating and monitoring the creditworthiness of UBS's counterparties, including financial institutions, such as banks, brokers and insurance companies, corporate companies, as well as regulated funds. Our remit covers credit assessment, due diligence, limit setting, exposure management, and transaction approvals.

Your expertise

• Educational Background: University degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in credit risk analysis or a related field.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Market Knowledge: Familiarity with financial markets, traded products, and financial accounting concepts.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent team player with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, business units, and senior management.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English and Japanese (both verbal and written).

Join us in this pivotal role to drive credit risk management and contribute to the strategic decision-making process within our dynamic team.

About us

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.

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?

Contact Details

UBS Business Solutions SA
UBS Recruiting

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.

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