Business Strategist GWM Digital Transformation / Business Strategist GWM Digital Transformation

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 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 that align with GWM objectives and the Group’s AI vision, driving growth and profitability.
• Lead the 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 both the APAC region and the global competitive landscape to evaluate performance.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships, engaging directly 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, including 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 mandates that span strategy & partnership, delivery management, AI adoption & change management, and team & capabilities development.

Our team embraces a collaborative and innovative culture. We are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our digital transformation journey. Empowering team members to excel in their areas of passion and providing unique growth paths tailored to individual aspirations is part of our ethos.

Your Expertise

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience as a business strategist or in digital transformation roles, ideally with deep expertise in wealth management.
• Cross-cultural exposure and experience working across locations, with a proven 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in 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.
• 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 and at least one additional Asian language.

How We Hire

We encourage you to apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Join Us

At UBS, we understand that it’s our people, each with their diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about placing our people first, offering new challenges, a supportive team environment, opportunities for growth, and flexible working options whenever possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, no matter where they are on their career journey. We also harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently, recognizing that exceptional work is never a solitary endeavor. Collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do because, together, we are greater than the sum of our parts.

We are committed to disability inclusion; if you require reasonable accommodations or adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please reach out to us.

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

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