Investor Relations Real Assets Officer / Investor Relations Real Assets Officeress

Your Role

Are you at your best when serving clients and providing specialized knowledge in real assets and private markets? Do you have a proven ability to deliver alternative investment solutions to clients? We are seeking an individual who can:

• Provide expert knowledge of UGA's Real Assets products to clients worldwide, with a particular focus on Japanese investors.
• Deliver high-quality investment solutions to institutional and private investors globally, guiding them through all UGA investment verticals in the context of the Japanese market.
• Contribute to fundraising efforts by completing RFPs and creating compelling marketing materials, including pitch decks and due diligence questionnaires (DDQs).
• Collaborate closely with investment teams to conduct research and analysis on market trends, industry benchmarks, and competitor activity, thus enhancing investor communication and positioning the firm as a market leader.
• Work alongside Asset Management Client Coverage teams and Global Wealth Management client advisors to support sales and client service initiatives.
• Ensure the delivery of exceptional client service that maintains the current quality standard of SMA while facilitating potential top-up opportunities.

Your Team

You will be part of a large-scale global asset manager that offers investment capabilities and styles across all major traditional and alternative asset classes, including a comprehensive sustainable investing offering.

You will join the Investor Relations Real Assets team within UBS Asset Management’s Unified Global Alternatives (UGA) unit. With over USD 300 billion under management, UGA is a leading global alternatives investor, channeling UBS Wealth and Institutional capital into both UBS and best-in-class third-party alternative investment vehicles. Our dynamic, committed, and ambitious Investor Relations Real Assets team focuses on Infrastructure and Real Estate. We are key partners to the Investment Specialists in securing commitments from new investors and managing relationships with existing investors, striving to be trusted partners for our investors, client advisors, distribution colleagues, investment teams, and the entire Unified Global Alternatives value chain. You will play a vital role in aligning product structuring and investment content between Japan teams and relevant global teams, ensuring compliance with local market standards and sensitivities.

Your Expertise

• Significant experience (12-15 years) in institutional investment, private markets specialist, product specialist, or alternative sales roles.
• In-depth understanding of the Japanese investor landscape and regulatory environment, serving as a gatekeeper for Japanese SMAs by delivering precise and consistent reporting and performance updates.
• Experience with the investor landscape in Japan, particularly within the alternatives market and in providing services to Japanese clients.
• A clear understanding of the unique expectations and requirements of Japanese institutional investors, effectively communicating these needs to global teams.
• Advanced technical, product, and market knowledge in real estate and infrastructure investments as well as multi-alternative products.
• Values that align with ours: hard-working, trustworthy, dedicated, and collaborative.
• A strategic thinker with strong communication skills.
• A highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with a keen attention to detail that meets the high standards expected by Japanese investors.
• Fluency in Japanese and English.

Join Us

At UBS, we believe that our people, with their diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, are the key drivers behind our ongoing success. We are dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, providing new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities for growth, and flexible working options whenever possible. Our inclusive culture allows us to bring out the best in our employees, regardless of where they are on their career journey. We leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently, recognizing that great work is a collaborative effort.

We are committed to disability inclusion, and if you require reasonable accommodations throughout our recruitment process, you are encouraged to reach out.

Application Process

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

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