Your role
Do you enjoy collaborating with partners across a broad range of functions and businesses to make change happen in the Asset Management division? Are you looking for a job that gives you visibility into how Asset Management as a whole works? Do you have the persistence to get the job done?
We're looking for someone to:
• act as a Project / Initiative Manager for various programs and initiatives in UBS Asset Management
• guide, manage, coordinate, supervise and motive team of 2-3 business analysts
• help business stakeholders understand the impact of business and regulatory-driven initiatives on their business and processes
• contribute to planning and managing program design, analysis and implementation (e.g., scoping, business model, business processes & risk, project co-ordination)
• manage delivery outcomes through rigorous risk management and with an effective understanding of appropriate detail
• become a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholder groups
• guide the solution and support all stakeholders through implementation and the early post-production stage until the project officially becomes standard business as usual
• work with IT, compliance subject matter experts, model developers, external vendors, project managers or other business analysts to ensure solutions are fit for purpose
• support, clearly communicate, and follow-up on investigation of questions, issues, defects and escalations
• facilitate and support the transition of the change program into run-the-bank, by coordinating on business integration aspects such as operating model development, training & communication
Join us
At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.
From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we're more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?
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.
Your team
You will be working in the Transformation and Change team which forms part of UBS Asset Management's COO function. The team comprises a range of change professionals responsible for delivering strategic business projects, business transformation projects and regulatory change. Our team's role is to help the business adapt to change through our four key focus areas: comprehension of the changes required due to business initiatives & legislation, communication of those changes to our business stakeholders, design of fit for purpose solutions, and delivery of change into the organization.
Your expertise
• Ideally 5-10 years' relevant experience of working in a change function in financial services or consulting and experience in leading small teams
• a university degree in business, economics, law, or Science
• Basic knowledge of Swiss, EU, UK or US regulations impacting Asset Management (e.g. KAG, FidleG/FiniG, UCITS, AIFMD, EMIR, EU Action Plan on Sustainable Finance, latest SEC Rule changes)
• strong analytical skills, solution and detail-oriented
• deadline-oriented and organized, able to structure and prioritize your work
• fluent in English. Ability to communicate complex issues succinctly and clearly both verbally and in written form.
• a flexible, tenacious team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills, able to build collaborative relationships
• able to balance numerous tasks and competing priorities in a fast paced and demanding environment
• comfortable working independently and under pressure
• experience with Asset Management, Sustainable Investing, and/or regulatory reporting a strong advantage
About us
UBS is the world's largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors..
We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.