Business Strategist / Business Strategistess

Your Role

Are you passionate about shaping the future of wealth management through digital transformation and AI? Do you envision yourself as a key player in driving strategic projects and contributing to our Global Wealth Management (GWM) AI and digital transformation roadmap on a global scale?

We’re looking for a business strategist to:

• Develop and implement business strategies aligned with GWM objectives and the Group’s AI vision, driving growth and profitability.
• Lead strategic roadmap development and delivery governance, ensuring robust frameworks for project execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Utilize data and analytics to inform decision-making, leveraging insights from APAC and global competitive landscapes to evaluate performance.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships, including direct engagement with external FinTechs and internal business sectors, to accelerate digital transformation initiatives.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration, working across multiple locations and cultures, managing a diverse range of stakeholders (e.g., business, risk, and senior management).
• Effectively communicate strategies and recommendations both internally and externally.

Your Team

You’ll be working in the Digital Transformation team within the Front-to-back Digitalization (F2BD) function in GWM COO, based in Zurich, Switzerland. The Digital Transformation team serves as the centralized function driving the AI and transformation agenda for GWM globally, with which mandates span strategy & partnership, delivery management, AI adoption & change management, and team & capabilities development.

Our team fosters a collaborative and innovative culture. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our digital transformation journey. We believe in empowering team members to excel in the areas they are passionate about, providing growth paths that are unique to individual aspirations.

Your Expertise

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience as a business strategist or in digital transformation-related roles, ideally with deep expertise in wealth management.
• Cross-cultural exposure with experience in managing and aligning a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior management and risk functions.
• Proven ability to establish and manage cross-functional project governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in integrating multidisciplinary approaches to drive innovation and AI adoption.
• Strong partnership experience, including direct collaboration with external FinTechs and internal business sectors to launch new digital offerings and strategic AI initiatives.
• Experience in designing and executing strategic offsite objectives and deliverables, defining transformation roadmaps, and leading them through to execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across functions and regions.
• Fluent in English and at least one additional Asian language.

How to Join Us

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Our Commitment

At UBS, we recognize that our people, with their diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, drive our ongoing success. We are dedicated to our craft and passionate about prioritizing our team members, offering new challenges, a supportive environment, growth opportunities, and flexible working options when feasible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, regardless of where they are in their career journey. We leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently, and we understand that great work is never accomplished alone; collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to disability inclusion. Should you require reasonable accommodations or adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual while supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.