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 playing a pivotal role in driving strategic projects and contributing to our GWM AI and digital transformation roadmap on a global scale?

We’re seeking 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 part of the Digital Transformation team within the Front-to-back Digitalization (F2BD) function in GWM COO, based in Zurich, Switzerland. The Digital Transformation team is the centralized function driving the AI and transformation agenda for GWM globally, with responsibilities across strategy and partnership, delivery management, AI adoption, change management, and team capabilities development.

Our team fosters a collaborative and innovative culture. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our digital transformation journey. We are committed to empowering team members to excel in areas they are passionate about and providing growth paths tailored 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 and experience working across locations, demonstrating a proven ability to manage and align a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior management and risk functions.
• Proven ability to establish and manage cross-functional project governance frameworks.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with integrating a multi-disciplinary approach 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.
• Experienced in designing and executing strategic offsite objectives and deliverables, defining transformation roadmaps, and leading them through to completion.
• 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.

Join Us

At UBS, we recognize that it is our people, with their diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We are dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first by offering new challenges, a supportive team, growth opportunities, and flexible working options whenever possible. Our inclusive culture promotes the best in our employees, regardless of where they are on their career journey. We leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency and smarter working practices. Collaboration is at the core of what we do, because together, we achieve more.

If you are interested in this opportunity, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

We are committed to disability inclusion. If you require reasonable accommodations throughout our recruitment process, please feel free to contact us.

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.