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 an integral part of driving strategic projects and contributing to our GWM AI and digital transformation roadmap globally?

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 while 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 acts as the centralized function driving the AI and transformation agenda for GWM globally, with mandates across strategy and partnership, delivery management, AI adoption and change management, and team and capabilities development.

Our team fosters a collaborative and innovative culture. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can thrive and actively contribute to our digital transformation journey. We empower team members to excel in areas they are passionate about and provide unique growth paths tailored to individual aspirations.

Your Expertise

• A minimum of 7 years of experience as a business strategist or in digital transformation-related roles, ideally with deep expertise in wealth management.
• Experience working across locations with cross-cultural exposure, demonstrating the ability to manage and align a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior management and risk functions.
• A proven ability to establish and manage cross-functional project governance frameworks.
• Knowledge and experience with integrating a multidisciplinary 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.
• Experience in designing and driving strategic objectives and deliverables, defining transformation roadmaps, and leading initiatives through to execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across functions and regions.
• Fluency in English, with proficiency in at least one additional Asian language.

How to Apply

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

Join Us

At UBS, we understand that our success is driven by our people, with their diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We are committed to our craft and prioritize our employees, offering new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities for growth, and flexible working options whenever possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, regardless of where they are on their career journey. We leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance our efficiency and effectiveness, recognizing that great work is a collaborative effort. Together, we achieve more.

We are committed to disability inclusion, and if you require reasonable accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact us.

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

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