Alternative Investments Capability Head

UBS; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS in Nashville is seeking a talented Operations professional to lead our Alternative Investments team, collaborating with senior leaders to drive strategic priorities and implement best practices in operations. You will manage front-to-back service delivery, drive process improvements, and help onboard third-party solutions, with a focus on risk management and customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years experience, strong communication, and a passion for leveraging AI to optimize

Qualifications

• 10+ years of applicable work experience.
• Proven track record in process improvement or related projects.
• Strong risk management and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-to-back service delivery for high-priority fund relationships.
• Drive process excellence initiatives and onboarding of third-party solutions.
• Oversee risk management and daily operating calls with teams.
• Collaborate with relationship managers and partners to ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Process Improvement

Alternative Investments

Project Management

Risk Management

Vendor Management

Stakeholder Communication

Trading Processes

AI in Workflows

Tools

Broadridge

iCapital

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Are you enthusiastic about managing change and working with senior leaders in driving strategic priorities? Do you have experience with Alternative Investments and can multi-task and prioritize complex topics? Do you want to make a meaningful impact while delivering solutions during tremendous change and transformation?

Job Type

Full Time

Job Reference #

340964BR

City

Nashville, Weehawken

Key Responsibilities

Are you enthusiastic about managing change and working with senior leaders in driving strategic priorities? Do you have experience with Alternative Investments and can multi-task and prioritize complex topics? Do you want to make a meaningful impact while delivering solutions during tremendous change and transformation?

UBS is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious individual to help lead our Alternative Investments department, specifically seeking professionals who can quickly learn processes and add value by implementing best practices in Operations.

Within the Alternative Investments team you will:

• be responsible for front-to-back service delivery and transaction capture for high priority fund relationships
• drive and implement process excellence initiatives, as well as strategic change with the onboarding of third party solutions to automate legacy processes.
• evaluate risk management procedures with a focus on continuous improvement
• chair daily operating calls Alternative Investments business, technology, and operations staff to ensure risk remains well managed and our clients remain happy

Perform mandatory daily functions of:

• oversee the capture of key events (Capital Calls, Redemptions, NAV pricing)
• supervision of Fee Processing and Balancing
• supervision of Transaction Capture
• supervisory review of Ledgers, Events, and Trades
• tracking of Key Events w/ Outreach to relationship managers of key fund partners
• vendor management (Broadridge / iCapital)
• process Improvement

The team

The Alternative Investments Operations team supports the full front-to-back trade, client, and asset lifecycle for Private Equity and Hedge fund products. We work closely with our branch (Financial Advisors) and business partners to support business growth, manage key risk, and provide top-tier service to our Wealth Management clients. The team is currently engaged in a number of strategic efforts to automate the current operating model and to unlock business growth, providing great experience for professionals seeking to make a lasting impact on a great team.

Your Skills And Experience

• ideally 10+ years of applicable work experience
• track record of process improvement, project work, or similar experience
• strong experience in either Process Improvement OR Alternative Investments is required. Both is a big plus
• recognize and effectively manage risk
• precisely execute detail oriented tasks
• prioritize multiple issues while delivering within a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• demonstrate outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• develop a deep understanding of trading processes and the systems used to execute them
• project management experience a plus
• 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.

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.

Salary information

• United States - New Jersey - Weehawken min USD 200000 - max USD 275000 /annum

The expected salary for this role will be determined by relevant factors which may include but are not limited to, role-required experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. UBS offers a range of competitive benefits and for further information, please visit ubs.com/employee-benefits. We may, at our sole discretion, provide additional variable compensation or awards.

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.