UBS

Trade Approval Analyst

UBS$70K — $93K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in financial industry (risk management, operations, trading, or compliance)
  • Required FINRA licenses: Series 7, 66, 9 & 10
  • Preferred certifications: FINRA Series 3, Life Insurance, Variable Annuities
  • Strong analytical skills for risk minimization
  • Ability to communicate effectively and maintain accountability
  • Curiosity about AI applications to enhance operational workflows

Responsibilities

  • Act as a supervisory expert in risk control for trade accuracy
  • Perform first-line defense against errors in trade entry
  • Assess trade risks quickly with knowledge of compliance regulations
  • Ensure all documents and approvals for higher-risk trades are in place
  • Build and maintain relationships with partners for timely reviews

Benefits

  • Access to a range of competitive employee benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Supportive team environment focused on collaboration and community engagement
Full Job Description
Your role

Do you thrive in fast paced environment? Do you quickly prioritize tasks with an eye for detail?

We are looking for someone like that who can:
• act as a supervisory risk control subject-matter expert for a centralized group that reviews incoming trades for accuracy
• perform first-line-of-defense activities by reviewing trades to help prevent errors, reduce financial and operational risk when entering trades, and to ensure proper documents and approvals are in place for higher risk trades.
• quickly and accurately assess trade risk with knowledge of account types, trading restrictions, and risk controls
• understands and is a subject matter expert in compliance with regulatory trading rules and operational requirements for complex situations
• build and maintain relationships with field partners to provide excellent and timely reviews while prioritizing client best interest

Your team

We are a collaborative central team supporting our Markets as they deliver world class Wealth Management services to our internal and external clients. Together we run a centrally focused team on mitigating risk, managing the business and supporting our associates and our community.

Your expertise
• ideally 3+ years of experience within the financial industry in the areas of risk management, operations, trading, or compliance/supervision
• FINRA Series 7, 66, 9& 10 (or equivalent) required
• FINRA Series 3 and Life Insurance and Variable Annuities licenses preferred
• analytic, with the ability to provide practical solutions for minimizing risk
• calm under pressure with excellent communication skills and accountability
• 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

How we hire

We may request you to complete one or more assessments during the application process. Learn more

Salary information

The indicative gross base salary range as a full-time equivalent role:
• United States - New Jersey - Weehawken min USD 70000 - max USD 93000 /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 ubs.com/employee-benefits. We may, at our sole discretion, provide additional variable compensation or awards.

About UBS

UBS Group AG is a Swiss multinational investment bank and financial services company founded in 1862 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. UBS is one of the largest and most respected financial institutions in the world, with a presence in over 50 countries. The company offers a wide range of financial services to its clients, including wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and retail banking. UBS is committed to providing its clients with innovative and effective financial solutions that meet their unique needs and goals.
Learn more about UBS
Size
71,697 employees
Market Cap
$64.8 billion
Industry
Founded
1854
5 Year Trend
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