Regulatory Affairs Counsel

Your role

Would you like to work in a fast-paced environment that presents opportunities to take on significant responsibility?

We’re looking for a Regulatory Affairs Counsel to:

• Serve as the face of UBSs Investment Bank to its regulators in presenting our commitment to regulatory compliance and our strong culture of integrity and transparency
• Coordinate and oversee regulatory examinations, inquiries, enforcement investigations and ad hoc requests from securities, swaps and futures regulators, partnering with various internal departments to gather required data, draft responses, negotiate resolutions and drive regulator-initiated remediation
• Manage and oversee regulatory matters (inquiries, exams, investigations, enforcement matters and ad hoc requests) which will include regular interaction with regulatory personnel at NFA, CME, CFTC, SEC and FINRA and with UBS senior management and other groups throughout our firm
• Build and maintain exemplary relationships with our
  
  

Firms regulators

• Identify, organize and coordinate document productions including assessing responsiveness and ensuring information is presented in an accurate, complete and timely manner
• Negotiate formal disciplinary actions, as needed
• Represent firm personnel in "on-the-record" interviews conducted by regulators
• Work closely with business and compliance personnel to formulate remedial actions and track/drive their implementation
• Create and distribute internal reports relating to pending regulatory matters
  
  

Detailed salary information:

• Weehawken, Stamford, New York: the salary range for this role is $178000 to $233000
  
  

The expected salary range(s) for this role as of the date of this posting is/are based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. This role may also be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. For benefits information, please visit ubs.com/usbenefits.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Reference #

325928BR

City

New York, Stamford, Weehawken

Your team

You will be an integral part of the Securities Regulatory Affairs team aligned with the UBS Investment Bank in the U.S. This team of attorneys and analysts handles all aspects of SEC, CFTC, NFA, FINRA and other regulatory matters relating to our IB business, and partners with senior business managers to complete and accurate responses and ensure execution of regulatory-driven remediation.

Your expertise

• Ideally 5+ years of experience in another broker-dealer, regulatory entity, or law firm practicing in investment banking regulatory matters
• Significant experience with and understanding of equities, fixed income, swaps and futures rules and regulations, particularly those pertaining to trading activities and attendant regulatory reporting requirements
• Strong organizational and project management skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to identify and escalate issues of potential regulatory risk in a timely and succinct manner
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment, manage multiple matters with competing and important interests and adhere to strict deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Possess a JD from a law school and license to practice law in New York, or ability to obtain appropriate licensure as in-house counsel
  
  

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.

Salary information

US Only: The expected salary range for this role is $178000 to $233000 based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. Please see «Your role» section for detailed salary information.

Join us

At UBS, we know that its 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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