Business Strategist GWM Digital Transformation

Your role
Are you passionate about shaping the future of wealth management through digital transformation and AI?

Do you see yourself playing an integral part in driving strategic projects and contributing to our GWM AI & 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.
• use 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, managing a diverse range of stakeholders (e.g. business, risk and senior management).
• effectively communicate strategies and recommendations both internally and externally

Job Type
Full Time

Job Reference #
330745BR

City
Zürich

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

Our team has a collaborative and innovative culture. We believe in fostering a work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our digital transformation journey. We also believe in empowering team members to thrive in areas which they are passionate about and providing growth paths unique to individual desires.

Your expertise

• minimum 7 years' experience as a business strategist or digital transformation related 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
• proven ability to establish and manage cross-functional project governance frameworks.
• proven knowledge and experience with integrating multi-disciplinarily 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
• experienced 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 ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across functions and regions.
• fluent in English and at least one additional Asian language

About Us
UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.

We know that great work is never done alone. That's why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we're more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit

Join us
At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We're dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That's why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we're more than ourselves.

We're committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

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.