Data Scientist

Key Skills

C++, Java Programming, Python Programming, R Programming, SQL, Statistical modeling

Job Description

Your role

Are you passionate about maintaining and improving our firm’s Group Compliance, Regulatory and Governance (GCRG) models?

Are you an analytical and structured individual who wishes to contribute to the safety of a financial institution?

Are you interested in learning about, testing and documenting the variety of models within GRCG?

Then don’t miss out this unique opportunity to learn more about our Model Operations team and our key mandate, apply! Be part of a newly formed function with a growing mandate.

We are looking for a seasoned colleague who

• will strengthen and support our global model operations team end-to-end in all its activities and tasks during the full model lifecycle for all non-financial risk models (i.e. encompassing financial crime prevention, monitoring & surveillance, operational risk measurement models)
• supports model development, monitoring, and optimization, interacts with multiple stakeholders ranging from model risk management & control, over IT, to product teams who are the final users of the model’s output and supports internal review and audit functions as well as regulatory requests
• applies quantitative methods for calibration and testing of rule- or AI based models.
• supports the documentation of models in line with UBS model governance policies and standards
• communicates seamlessly and confidently with relevant model stakeholders and appreciates the opportunity of managing own deliverables and projects

Your team

You'll be joining a growing Model Operations team as part of GCRG Methodologies and Models, the model and innovation hub for UBS non-financial risk management. You'll play an important role in ensuring our models comply with our global model risk governance framework and driving pro-actively the continuous improvement of the models.

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.

Your expertise

• university degree in Computer Science, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics or similar
• experience of analytics / statistical / rule-based model development/ validation/ ownership in financial services, risk & compliance domain a plus
• knowledge of financial products and non-financial risks within investment banking, asset and wealth management
• understanding of model validation process
• good documentation, communication & presentation skills
• domain knowledge in non-financial risks & compliance (e.g. Financial Crime Prevention, Market Surveillance, or Employee Monitoring) a plus
• self-organized, with a curious mindset, and a keen eye for detail
• proficiency in at least one higher programming or scripting language required (Python / R / C++ / Java) and good understanding of relational databases and querying (SQL)
• high proficiency and fluency in verbal and written English required. Further languages are a plus

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?

Salary information

CA, CO, WA and NY based roles: The salary range for this role is $112,000 to $137,000 based on experience, education, and skill level. This role may be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. For benefits information: ubs.com/usbenefits.

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.