Your role
Would you like to gain more experience in the investment fund industry and sustainable finance? Do you have an audit and risk mind set? Are you willing to play a role helping UBS and its clients meet their needs in the context of continuously developing regulatory requirements and market expectations surrounding sustainable investing?
We're looking for a motivated and self-driven individual interested in sustainable investing to be part of the team developing industry-leading ESG capabilities to facilitate the implementation of evolving operational and strategic requirements related to sustainable finance and support future business growth within UBS AM in this area.
We're looking for SI ManCo Specialist to:
• Work with Product Specialists and other stakeholders to ensure that the sustainable investment approach disclosed in the fund documentation is in line with regulatory requirements, UBS and market standards
• Review ESG periodic reports prepared by internal fund reporting teams and delegated portfolio managers to ensure quality and timely disclosure of ESG performance of funds
• Contribute to the preparation of ESG Oversight Reports providing objective and independent views on sustainability-related aspects, focusing on regulatory compliance and mitigation of greenwashing risks
• Act as Subject Matter Expert with regard to ESG market data and contribute to the development of controlling mechanisms of environmental and social characteristics of mutual funds
• Run various projects related to SI governance within Fund Management
Your team
You will be working in the SI ManCo Team, with team members located in Zurich and Poland. The Team is responsible for delivering SI-related services to European Management Companies domiciled in Luxembourg and Switzerland. You will report directly to a local team lead in Poland and work closely with your colleagues, other teams within UBS and different external stakeholders in various locations.
Your expertise
• Very good written and spoken German and English
• 2+ years of experience in the financial services industry - prior experience in the investment funds industry will be considered as an asset
• Good understanding of (or willingness to learn) the fund industry, sustainable investment topic, and sustainable finance regulations (e.g., SFDR, AMAS)
• Ability to resolve and respond to complex queries in a timely manner with a careful and exact approach to allocated tasks
• Good MS Excel skills - data management or programming skills (e.g., SQL, MS Access, PowerBI) will be an asset
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 ubs.com/careers.
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. 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.