Country Risk Research & Data Analyst - External Risk Assessment

Your role

Are you an analytical thinker and interested in how political and economic events impact credit risk of the bank? Are you experienced with applying macro-economic concepts and analyzing political and policy risks? We are looking for someone who can:
– monitor and analyze macroeconomic, (geo)political, economic and financial risks for a group of countries, markets and sectors, and provide inputs in internal publications and processes
– assign country risk ratings in line with internal rating guidelines and methodologies, identify emerging risks, key triggers and potential rating sensitivities in a timely manner
– support the team in the development and maintenance of internal methodologies, data and tools for country and comparative analyses
– interact with specialists in different areas to drive upgrades of the internal framework and processes

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.

Your team

You will be working in the External Risk Assessment team within the Portfolio Management in Krakow. Our mandate is the assessment of political & global risks, assignment of country and related ratings, oversight of group country limits and development of macroeconomic scenarios for stress testing. This requires a sound knowledge of macroeconomic and political theory, econometric modelling skills, as well as the interaction with various internal experts and management. In addition, all processes rely on sound data management and governance practices, and require robust controls to maintain high quality standards and adhere to internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Your expertise

– university degree in Economics, Political Economy, Finance or Econometrics
– previous practical experience with rating models, country/political/industry risk analysis or relevant economic research
– strong analytical, conceptual and organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure
– robust understanding of macro-economic, statistical and econometric methods and concepts
– proficient in English and MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
– strong quantitative and digital skills (e.g. data visualization tools, Power BI, Phyton/R, VBA) are a plus

You are:
–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.
– a pro-active, quick learner with strong attention to detail and focus on quality
– well-organized team-player, who is also comfortable working independently
– fluent in English and with strong writing/documentation skills

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.