Apprenticeship - Product operation specialist

Your role

The role holder will be responsible for:
• Monitoring capital calls following client subscriptions.
• Ensuring the proper execution and registration of transactions with issuers and/or registrars.
• Processing subscription transactions within UBS books, including the update of commitments and capital calls.
• Processing distribution payments and related cash events.
• Monitoring the onboarding and security setup of new Private Equity products issued by A&S in coordination with the Static Data team.
• Ensuring the timely update of Net Asset Values (NAVs) in coordination with the Static Data team.
• Reconciling positions held in UBS systems against issuer and registrar records.
• Coordinating and monitoring asset transfer activities related to Private Equity investments, ensuring accurate booking and settlement of transfers.
• Managing settlement activities and following up on outstanding transactions with custodians, registrars, issuers and counterparties.
• Processing and monitoring Corporate Actions affecting Private Equity and other alternative investment products, including mandatory and voluntary events where applicable.
• Investigating and resolving breaks, discrepancies and exceptions identified during processing, reconciliation or settlement activities.
• Ensuring compliance with operational procedures and escalation 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

OPS back office Securities in Paris

Your expertise

The successful candidate should demonstrate:
Strong Securities Operations Expertise
• Sound understanding of Securities Services and Asset Servicing activities.
• Good knowledge of settlement and custody processes across domestic and international markets.
• Knowledge of various financial instruments, including equities, bonds, funds, Private Equity products and alternative investments.
• Understanding of Corporate Actions processing and related operational impacts.
• Experience in Asset Transfers and related settlement processes would be considered an advantage.
Operational Excellence
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage complex cases and follow issues through to resolution.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple activities simultaneously.
Communication and Stakeholder Management
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to interact with Front Office, custodians, issuers, registrars and service providers.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills.
Analytical Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Critical thinking and investigative mindset when dealing with operational queries and exceptions.
• Ability to identify operational risks and propose appropriate mitigation actions.

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.