Audit Expert IB Execution Services
Added 12 Oct · still live
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Salary
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£48,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2482 (66% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,200, and UBS is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 3581 (Inspectors of standards and regulations), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask UBS what the duties actually are.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Most likely code | £33,800 | £38,600 | £43,400 | £48,200 |
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Also possible | £34,500 | £39,400 | £44,300 | £49,200 |
3581 Inspectors of standards and regulations Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Job Type
Full Time, Part Time
Job Reference #
340110BR
City
Frankfurt am Main, Kraków, London, Wroclaw, Zürich
Key Responsibilities
Are you a sharp evaluator of risk who enjoys investigating complex business processes and products? Do you want to play a key role in improving the effectiveness of business critical processes to help safeguard and strengthen UBS?
We’re looking for an Investment Banking Auditor to:
In our agile operating model, audit crews are aligned to business and functional areas, products and services and consist of a number of autonomous pods. You’ll be working in the Investment Banking Audit team in Zürich focusing on auditing the Investment Bank’s Execution Services and Research activities. The team covers controls of high-volume trading businesses globally (including electronic & algorithmic trading) in products such as Equities, ETD, and Foreign Exchange. In addition to scheduled audits, the team is also responsible for (i) maintaining relationships with IB management and control functions, (ii) continuously assessing the risk profile of the Execution Services businesses, and (iii) addressing inquiries from regulators.
Your Skills And Experience
Full Time, Part Time
Job Reference #
340110BR
City
Frankfurt am Main, Kraków, London, Wroclaw, Zürich
Key Responsibilities
Are you a sharp evaluator of risk who enjoys investigating complex business processes and products? Do you want to play a key role in improving the effectiveness of business critical processes to help safeguard and strengthen UBS?
We’re looking for an Investment Banking Auditor to:
- plan, execute and lead audits, issue assurance and risk assessment and/or internal quality assurance reviews, working effectively in order to provide the expected level of assurance in line with the time/budget allocated
- highlight where controls are functioning well or where UBS needs to act to better manage current and emerging risks, and escalate any significant concerns appropriately
- meet our internal standards for the quality, execution and documentation of work, taking account of legal entity coverage expectations, where required
- where relevant, develop issues and audit reports according to our internal reporting and issue disposition standards that are fully supported by the work done and require minimal feedback from reviewers.
- successfully collaborate with peers in and across audit teams
- build and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues and relevant stakeholders at all levels including senior management
In our agile operating model, audit crews are aligned to business and functional areas, products and services and consist of a number of autonomous pods. You’ll be working in the Investment Banking Audit team in Zürich focusing on auditing the Investment Bank’s Execution Services and Research activities. The team covers controls of high-volume trading businesses globally (including electronic & algorithmic trading) in products such as Equities, ETD, and Foreign Exchange. In addition to scheduled audits, the team is also responsible for (i) maintaining relationships with IB management and control functions, (ii) continuously assessing the risk profile of the Execution Services businesses, and (iii) addressing inquiries from regulators.
Your Skills And Experience
- five or more years of experience in a similar position focused on auditing within the finance sector
- able to quickly understand complex investment banking processes and challenge the status quo, identifying risks and inadequacies in processes
- ability to effectively communicate with senior stakeholders and regulators
- familiarity with Investment Banking products and processes
- strong analytical skills and quantitative approach to problem solving
- willingness to keep up with industry, regulatory developments, and learn new concepts and methods
- master’s degree or equivalent focusing on Banking, Finance, Business Administration or Auditing
- fluent in English, German is a plus but not required
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.
Contact Details
UBS Business Solutions SA
UBS Recruiting
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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Where this offer sits in the market
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals (SOC 2482) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sampleSOC 2482
- Middle half £39,520–66,040
- Median £49,504
- Going rate £48,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,800–43,400
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Not necessarily. UBS holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2482 going rate of £48,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.