Business Manager

UBS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global wealth management firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Business Manager to support strategic planning and decision-making processes. You will oversee important projects, foster employee engagement, and serve as a liaison between executive leadership and stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and strong data analysis skills. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in business management, strategy, or project management.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in handling sensitive information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing strategic plans.
• Provide analysis and recommendations for strategic initiatives.
• Oversee and manage key regional projects.
• Drive employee engagement and feedback initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between executive team and stakeholders.

Skills

Problem resolution

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Excel skills

PowerPoint skills

Team player

Job description

Job Reference #

323898BR

Job Type

Full Time

Your role

Do you want to work closely with senior management on driving the business forward? Are you able to handle multiple priorities with energy and enthusiasm? Are you open to learn new topics, take initiative over a broad range of tasks and ready to work within tight deadlines?

We’re looking for a Business Manager to support these activities:

• Strategic Planning: Assist in developing and implementing the strategic plans and priorities for GWM South-East Asia, Japan, India & Australia (SEA & JIA)
• Decision‑making: Provide analysis, research and recommendations on key strategic initiatives to facilitate the decision‑making process
• Management Rhythm: Support various senior management forums across the region by helping to drive agendas and manage action portfolios
• Project Management: Oversee and manage important projects across the region, ensuring successful completion and alignment with organisational objectives
• Employee engagement: Drive initiatives that promote employee feedback and engagement, foster a positive work environment and improve overall employee satisfaction and retention
• Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact and liaison between the executive team and other stakeholders

Your team

You’ll be working in the GWM SEA & JIA Chief of Staff team in Singapore. In your role, you will be involved in the execution of key strategic GWM SEA & JIA priorities. This role provides the opportunity to grow and expand your knowledge as well as your network across all areas in GWM.

Your expertise

• At least 5 years of professional experience in a similar type of role (e.g. business management, strategy, project management)
• Skilled at problem resolution with the ability to identify and address complex issues and challenges
• Possess the ability to work with different stakeholders and deliver effective solutions
• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion and ensure compliance with regulations and procedures
• Adept at managing ambiguity and ready to work within tight deadlines
• A team player with high level of integrity, sense of urgency, attention to details and a positive attitude
• Comfortable working with numbers and/or words: at ease with extracting and analysing large data sets and presenting the story behind the data in a management‑friendly format
• Excellent in Excel, PowerPoint and communication skills

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 centres in more than 50 countries.

How We Hire

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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. We also recognise 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.

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