IB Operations Middle Office Specialist

IB Operations Middle Office Specialist Job Reference #: BR Job Type: Full Time Your role Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, someone who can balance the demands to support business growth versus the need for rigorous control? Do you have an appetite to understand the front-to-back flow to come up with creative ways to solve problems and improve processes? Would you like to help us enhance the client experience now and for the future as an expert? We’re looking for an IB Operations Middle Office Specialist to: Provide operational support to Equity Derivatives business, including Solutions and Public Distribution Desks, for activity from initial launch to final redemption, and lifecycle events. Handle activities such as trade issuance and lifecycle processing, engage external parties (such as Fund Admin, Custodian, Paying Agent) and internal partners (Sales & Trading, Settlements & Confirmation, Legal, Finance, etc.) to provide operational support and independent advice on related processes. Review and resolve complex trade issues and act as a bridge between stakeholders, such as Business, Operations, Compliance, Finance, and external parties. Analyse internal workflows across the product offering and work with internal partners to design and implement operational improvements. Support on-going improvement projects, drive process enhancements, participate in new business initiatives and user testing. Comprehend the risk and control framework for processes followed within Middle Office and ensure relevant controls are adhered to. Understand internal trade booking models and risk management. Be able to review bookings to ensure they are within the context of UBS booking policies and can fulfill regulatory requirements. Work with project teams and internal governance teams (COO/Compliance/IT) on new regulatory requirements. Your team You’ll be working in the IB Operations Middle Office in Hong Kong: The team provides support for activities starting from trade inception to life‑cycle processing, monitoring control, preparing reports and financial audit, until trade redemption / maturity. The team acts as a business face‑off to internal and external stakeholders. This team within Operations supports various businesses in APAC, including QIS Structured Fund, SPV, and Public Distribution. We are also responsible for monitoring key controls to ensure trade’s front-to-back flow is accurately represented. Each member of the team is expected to balance business‑as‑usual line tasks, while engaging in tactical and strategic enhancements to booking flows, processes, and controls. Your expertise Bachelor’s / Master’s degree or equivalent 2‑4 years of experience working in IB operations, Cash Equity, Derivatives Middle Office, Settlement, or related areas Have general knowledge of front‑to‑back processes for Equity Derivatives or SPV products Ability to pick up new tasks quickly in a fast‑paced environment Good working knowledge of Excel, possess excellent quantitative and analytical skills Pragmatic "can do" attitude and risk mindset, full accountability to take ownership and drive improvements Self‑starter who learns quickly, is highly responsible and self‑motivated, works well under pressure Dedicated team player who collaborates well with different functions Good communicator, who can confidently convey information, both written and verbally, appropriately with stakeholders at all levels About Us UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors. We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Join us At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose‑led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs. From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it’s our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact? 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. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function General Business and Administrative Industries Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Banking #J-18808-Ljbffr