2027 July - Financial Advisor Development Program - Charlotte

UBS; Charlotte (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS is seeking graduates to join a 36-month Financial Advisor Development Program, focusing on client service, wealth planning, and market knowledge. You’ll work within the UBS Wealth Advice Center to build client relationships primarily by phone, pursuing licensing (SIE, Series 7/66) and CFP designation through a tuition‑reimbursement path.

You’ll gain hands-on training, interactive workshops, and exposure to a global wealth platform, with a pathway to a career in wealth management and advisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed; business, wealth management, financial planning preferred.
• SIE completed; Series 7 and 66 within timelines; Series 66 recommended.
• Values aligned: hardworking, trustworthy, collaborative; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Support broad front/back office functions to learn firm operations.
• Answer calls, manage appointments, and deliver exceptional service.
• Collaborate across the firm to resolve client inquiries and requests.
• Adhere to regulatory, compliance and procedures to protect clients.
• Deepen client relationships via discovery and financial planning tools.
• Provide expert advice on portfolio management and asset allocation.

Skills

Strong communication

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Curiosity

AI for efficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Your role

Interested in working in financial services, specifically as a financial advisor serving clients, but not sure where to start? Do you want to work for a firm with a truly global footprint that consistently ranks among the world’s top financial institutions? We’re looking for upcoming and recent grads to join our 2027 Financial Advisor Development Program.

Your role

Interested in working in financial services, specifically as a financial advisor serving clients, but not sure where to start? Do you want to work for a firm with a truly global footprint that consistently ranks among the world’s top financial institutions? We’re looking for upcoming and recent grads to join our 2027 Financial Advisor Development Program.

You’ll Get To

• develop a strong foundation in customer service, product knowledge, financial markets, financial planning, investment strategies, banking solutions, consultative selling, and wealth management solutions
• grow professionally throughout a paid, extensive, and structured Financial Advisor Development Program
• build and deepen relationships with our existing client base by providing them with an exceptional client experience
• acquire your Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA Licenses
• obtain your Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation, the standard of excellence in financial planning, as part of our tuition reimbursement program
• launch a successful career in a growing wealth management business with strong earning potential and career advancement

Additional Job Responsibilities

• support a wide range of back and front office operational functions that will help you learn how the firm operates and how to effectively serve our clients
• promptly answer client phone calls, manage all appointments, and outreaches assigned, delivering exceptional service and advice
• collaborate across the firm to solve client inquiries, follow up, and own client requests to ensure positive client outcomes
• understand and adhere to regulatory requirements, compliance, and operational procedures to protect our clients
• build and maintain strong relationships with clients through deeper conversations to identify opportunities that lead to more holistic client experiences
• deepen existing client relationships by conducting discovery conversations, implementing UBS’s digital planning tools, and delivering expert financial advice, including portfolio management, asset allocation, and investment selection
• participate in development workshops that include interactive training sessions, live client interactions, and ongoing learning and development opportunities with experienced leaders

Your team

The UBS Wealth Advice Center is a UBS branch with locations in Weehawken, New Jersey; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Dallas, Texas, focused on delivering consistent, high-quality advice and guidance to Emerging Affluent clients through a scalable, relationship-based service model.

Our team currently supports more than 200,000 clients nationwide. Clients are served by a team of over 400 dedicated professionals, including Financial Advisors and Team Associates, who work directly with clients—primarily over the phone to understand their individual needs and help them make informed decisions in support of their long-term financial goals.

The UBS Wealth Advice Center leadership team supports career advancement and internal mobility to help guide your career journey at UBS. All new UBS Wealth Advice Center employees must commit to staying in the WAC for a minimum of three years before becoming eligible to transfer to another role internally.

We’re Looking For a Candidate Who

• has completed their bachelor's degree or equivalent. A background in business administration, wealth management, financial planning, or finance is preferred. Coursework on financial planning through a CFP Board Registered Program is preferred
• has completed the SIE at least 30 days before joining and is expected to pass the Series 7 and Series 66 within 120 days of starting. Series 66 is highly recommended to be completed prior to starting. Combination of both the Series 63 and the Series 65 exams can be substituted for the Series 66 exam
• has values that align with ours: hard-working, trustworthy, dedicated and collaborative
• is a strategic thinker with strong communication skills
• is motivated to work in a business with high demands and tight deadlines
• can evidence how experimental and responsible use of AI can improve outcomes and efficiency

We’re looking for someone who’s curious and wants to thrive in a business that never stops moving. We welcome all majors, but it’s important to have an interest in the financial industry. We want to see what makes you unique and discover what you can bring to our team.

Please note, this position is not eligible for any employment-based immigration sponsorship. Additionally, UBS will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

Your program

Our Financial Advisor Development Program is 36 months long and is designed to help you develop the skills you need to grow your career. To start, the program introduces you to our firm, provides professional and technical training and teaches you core skills and knowledge about becoming a Financial Advisor. By learning from your colleagues, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop new skills and build your network. If you’re ready to work where no two days are the same, this program is for you.

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.

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.