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 crucial role in driving strategic projects and contributing to our Global Wealth Management (GWM) AI and digital transformation roadmap on a global scale?

We are seeking a Business Strategist who will:

• Develop and implement business strategies that align with GWM objectives and the Group’s AI vision, driving growth and profitability.
• Lead the development of the strategic roadmap and delivery governance, ensuring robust frameworks for project execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Utilize data and analytics to inform decision-making, leveraging insights from both APAC and global competitive landscapes to evaluate performance.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships through direct engagement with external FinTech firms 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, including business units, risk management, and senior leadership.
• Effectively communicate strategies and recommendations to both internal and external audiences.

Your Team

You will be part of the Digital Transformation team within the Front-to-back Digitalization (F2BD) function in GWM COO, based in Zurich, Switzerland. This centralized team drives the AI and transformation agenda for GWM globally, with responsibilities spanning strategy and partnership, delivery management, AI adoption and change management, as well as team and capability development.

Our team promotes a collaborative and innovative culture. We believe in fostering a work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our digital transformation journey. We encourage team members to excel in areas they are passionate about and offer unique 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 with proven experience in managing and aligning a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior management and risk functions.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and manage cross-functional project governance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge and experience in integrating a multidisciplinary approach to drive innovation and AI adoption.
• Extensive partnership experience, particularly in direct collaboration with external FinTechs and internal business sectors for launching new digital offerings and strategic AI initiatives.
• Experience in designing and driving strategic offsite objectives and deliverables, defining transformation roadmaps, and leading them through to execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the capability to influence and align senior stakeholders across functions and regions.
• Fluency in English and at least one additional Asian language.

Join Us

At UBS, we understand that our success is driven by our people, whose diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds are invaluable. We are dedicated to our craft and passionate about prioritizing our employees, offering new challenges, a supportive team, growth opportunities, and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture encourages employees to excel wherever they are in their career journey, and we leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. Collaboration is central to our mission because together, we achieve more.

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

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. We are committed to disability inclusion, and if you require reasonable accommodation or adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.