Risk Manager – Financial Advisor Discretionary Portfolios

Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive reviews of discretionary investment strategies managed by U.S. Financial Advisors (FAs), with a detailed focus on investment process, dispersion analysis, performance, trading implementation, and related operational controls.
• Engage Financial Advisor (FA) teams to explain Investment Manager Analysis (IMA) observations and provide targeted coaching designed to strengthen their investment decision‑making and drive improved long‑term portfolio outcomes.
• Contribute to recurring governance meetings/committees for discretionary strategies; set agendas, curate materials, coordinate key stakeholders, and ensure decisions, actions, owners, and timelines are clearly captured; drive escalations and follow‑ups to closure.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for our discretionary programs; field questions from FA teams and cross‑functional partners, providing timely, well‑supported guidance on program design, oversight standards, and best practices.
• Participate in evolving the strategic vision for discretionary programs to ensure robust oversight and governance frameworks while preserving each FA’s ability to effectively navigate and manage discretionary portfolios.
• Curate and continuously improve review artifacts (e.g., strategy review packs, dispersion/performance readouts, trading checklists) to support both initial due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
• Partner across stakeholders to translate insights into pragmatic enhancements to process, controls, and client outcomes, reinforcing accountability and transparency throughout the program lifecycle.

• Ideally +7 years of experience in an investment due diligence role, preferably in asset management, risk management, or financial modeling.
• Deep understanding of time‑series analysis, and statistical modeling techniques.
• Familiarity with risk management concepts such as risk decomposition, factor exposure, and stress testing.
• Experience with Morningstar, Bloomberg PORT, Fact Set, Aladdin, and other data vendor services preferred.

• Master communicator with proven ability to influence decision‑making through persuasive dialogue and well‑structured presentations.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across functions and geographies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Desire to grow in role by learning and teaching with the goal of becoming a subject matter expert.
• Skilled at initiating, nurturing, and developing strong interpersonal relationships.

• Deep understanding of financial markets and investment products across asset classes.
• Exceptional analytical skills and proficiency with Excel (e.g., Power Query) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong critical and analytical thinker who can build an investment recommendation based on facts.
• Knowledge of investment‑related statistics.

The indicative gross base salary range as a full‑time equivalent role:

• United States
  - New Jersey
  - Weehawken min USD 140000 - max USD 180000 /annum

The expected salary for this role will be determined by relevant factors which may include but are not limited to, role‑required experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. UBS offers a range of competitive benefits and for further information, please visit  We may, at our sole discretion, provide additional variable compensation or awards.

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.