Business Manager, IB Unified Global Markets Distribution COO

UBS Group AG; Opfikon; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS Group AG in Zurich Opfikon seeks a driven professional to join the UGM COO distribution team, supporting the UGM EMEA Distribution. You will work across global markets products and cross-product sales teams to shape the sales strategy and analytics.

The role emphasizes independent work, AI-enabled transformation, and collaboration with COO and control functions. Strong MS Office proficiency and data synthesis are essential.

Qualifications

• min. 4 years relevant industry experience (Business Mgmt, COO, business transformation and/or consulting).
• First practical experience in designing / implementing AI driven solutions to enable business.
• Role requires autonomous working and delivering outcomes with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• drive day to day COO BAU activities: business analytics / performance summaries / MI, controls, problem solving, management support
• drive preparation of highly qualitative outputs such as presentations and MI documentation for Senior Management
• support orchestration of AI agenda within COO and platform transformation in sales processes through automation / AI
• maintain robust operating platform front-to-back incl. ownership of key controls and product flows
• support implementations of sales and client strategies with product business area/sales team
• serve as liaison between lines of business and support partners to drive accountability

Skills

AI solutions design

Independent delivery

PowerPoint

Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial services knowledge

Autonomous working

Education

Bachelor degree in Finance or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Do you like working in dynamic environment with focus on global markets products? Do you seek an opportunity to work cross-product sales teams and business stakeholders in driving the sales strategy forward? We’re looking for a self-driven, analytical, forward-thinking individual who can to high degree work independently to join our Zurich UGM COO distribution team to support the UGM EMEA Distribution.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Reference #

343734BR

City

Opfikon

Key Responsibilities

Do you like working in dynamic environment with focus on global markets products? Do you seek an opportunity to work cross-product sales teams and business stakeholders in driving the sales strategy forward? We’re looking for a self-driven, analytical, forward-thinking individual who can to high degree work independently to join our Zurich UGM COO distribution team to support the UGM EMEA Distribution.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• drive day to day COO BAU activities: business analytics / performance summaries / MI, controls, problem solving, management support
• drive preparation of highly qualitative outputs such as presentations and various MI documentation for Senior Management
• support orchestration of AI agenda within COO and platform transformation in sales processes though automation / AI
• maintain robust operating platform front-to-back incl. ownership of key controls and front to back product flows / process mapping & review
• support implementations of the sales and client strategies with product business area/sales team
• serve as liaison between lines of business and various support partners, helping to drive accountability across all internal functions
• work with Technology to support implementation of front to back systems / improvements and MI, incl. One UBS Revenue reporting, CID management across divisions

The team

The UGM COO distribution team is a high-performing, strategic and cross-functional team that is responsible for the formulation, implementation and support of the key WM- aligned Distribution focused initiatives, and processes that impact our client’s experience. This is a diverse role spanning across Execution Sales as well as parts of Digital Platforms, covering elements of strategy, analytics, budgeting, performance monitoring, regulatory impact, F2B controls, tech implementation, AI enabled solutions and comprehensive understanding of the sales and client business. Members of the team will have broad exposure across the business often collaborating with sales teams, management, support and control functions to execute a wide array of initiatives.

Your Skills And Experience

• You’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment – validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use
• min. 4 years relevant industry experience (Business Mgmt, COO, business transformation and/or consulting experience)
• You have first practical experience in designing / implementing AI driven solutions to enable business and optimize processes.
• min. Bachelor degree in Finance or Business Administration
• ability to work independently on given deliverables / book of work, drive the work / implementation forward with limited supervision and deliver preliminary outcomes / analysis for further assessment
• skilled in synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data effectively into presentable format for delivery to senior management
• partnership approach with a high degree of collaboration across COO team globally and control functions
• self-starter, takes initiative, ability to work autonomously and juggle multiple priorities, and ensure completion of deliverables in timely fashion
• very good Ms Office skills, PowerPoint, and Excel in particular
• analytical and comfortable with exposure / presenting to senior management
• ability to identify, articulate and escalation issues / risks to your line manager timely
• technology and AI affinity and interest in developing the skillset, first working experience is an asset
• understanding of bank/financial services operational processes and product knowledge as big asset

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 ubs.com/careers.

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.

Contact Details

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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.