Cloud & AI Technology Strategy Lead for Firmwide Risk

Job Reference #
322543BR

Job Type
Full Time

Your role
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving business transformation through technology? Do you excel in aligning IT capabilities with business objectives and have a knack for leveraging cloud solutions, AI, and big data to create competitive advantages? If you are a visionary thinker with strong business acumen and a solid technical foundation, you are the right person for this role. We are seeking technology and domain leader to join our development team within Firmwide Risk IT.

We are looking someone who can:

• lead the development and execution of technology-driven business strategies that enhance organizational performance and competitive positioning
• align cloud-native solutions, AI, and big data initiatives with business objectives to deliver measurable value
• monitor and evaluate industry trends, ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of technological advancements and market demands
• oversee the implementation of technology solutions, ensuring they meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational practices
• innovate and contribute to Development, DevOps processes and setup the optimal cloud solutions including containers, library dependencies, orchestration, and execution pipelines
  
  

Your team
You will be part of the Firmwide Stress Testing Models within the Firmwide Risk IT in UBS.

The Firmwide Risk IT team is a group of pioneering software engineering professionals who bring modern computer science and IT platform management to our stakeholders across the UBS.

We implement common reusable solutions to ensure the risk management runs on the most optimal and scalable framework. We use niche solutions, and we are expanding towards in-house built solutions to ensure the UBS Risk Management and Control remains competitive and ahead of our peers.

Your expertise

• have over 15 years of hands-on experience in software development, with considerable experience in the financial domain (preferably risk domain)
• proficiency in Java / Python is essential, with additional cloud-native technologies such as AKS, Databricks, and OpenAI being an added advantage
• experience with integration technologies such as RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and messaging systems
• familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, and an understanding of AI, machine learning, and big data technologies
• experience in design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance, and improvement of Cloud-native software
• ability to build highly responsive and fast-updating applications in Agile and Lean environments
• ability to manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, with experience in development on both Windows and Unix environments
• understanding of enterprise risk frameworks, with experience in at least one of the following areas: stress testing, scenario generation, risk model development, or model validation
  
  

You Are:

• an analytical thinker with the ability to see the big picture and make informed decisions
• an influential communicator who can engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels
• initiative-taking and adaptable, able to navigate complex environments and drive change
• enthusiastic about leveraging technology to create business value and drive growth
• able to explain complex concepts and maintain effective working relationships with team members (technical level) and risk team (business level)
  
  

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.

How We Hire

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Join us
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.

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.