Market Risk Analyst

Job Reference #343607

BRCity London Job  Type Full Time Key responsibilities

Do you have a quantitative mindset, with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment?

We are looking for someone like you to:
• Monitor market developments and the firm’s Equities risk exposures, ensuring risks are accurately measured, clearly understood, and appropriately controlled.
• Engage with Trading and Senior Management to discuss, challenge, and review trades, risk positions, and emerging risk themes.
• Act as a subject matter expert in projects, contributing risk insights and analytical expertise as required.

The team

The role sits within the London-based Market Risk team, located on the trading floor and forming part of the broader Market Risk Control organisation. The team oversees the firm’s Equities trading portfolios. In this position, you will provide independent and comprehensive market risk views to management and collaborate closely with colleagues across multiple functions, including Trading, Risk Control, Finance, Quantitative Analytics, Business Management, and Operations.

Your skills and experience
• An interest in financial markets, supported by experience in Market Risk and a solid understanding of key market risk concepts, methodologies, and metrics.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply quantitative techniques to real-world challenges.
• Ability to communicate complex or technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Highly numerate, with excellent attention to detail and a focus on accuracy.
• Collaborative and comfortable working within a global team environment.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and able to work independently while taking ownership of deliverables.
• Well-organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• You’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment, validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.

About us UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.

We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit  we hire

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Join usAt 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.

And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. 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.:
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