Associate Market Executive

UBS; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS Pasadena seeks an Associate Market Executive to partner with Market Executives and Directors, driving growth, profitability, and advisor success across the Pacific International Market. You will align strategic priorities, support compensation decisions, and connect advisors with operations, risk, and corporate partners.

The role emphasizes governance, recruiting, and talent development to deliver an enhanced client and advisor experience while ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable

Qualifications

• Licenses required: SIE, Series 7, Series 66, Series 9 and Series 10.
• Fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese is required.
• Proven ability to lead through influence and collaboration.
• Demonstrated success managing complex initiatives and multiple stakeholders.
• Exhibits business acumen with wealth management and advisor practice knowledge.
• Knowledge of cross-border business practices and international regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of compliance, supervisory, and operational risk requirements.
• Experience managing complex and sensitive business situations.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management with senior leaders and partners.
• Curiosity about using AI to improve workflows with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Market Executives and Market Directors to execute strategic priorities and drive growth.
• Lead initiatives on revenue growth, asset acquisition, advisor productivity, and market profitability.
• Serve as the primary advisor on compensation matters for Financial Advisors.
• Coach Financial Advisors in business planning, prospecting, pricing decisions, and complex client situations.
• Identify opportunities to increase assets under management and deepen client relationships.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and leadership development for Financial Advisors and Field leaders.
• Oversee market activities, referral programs, and cross-border initiatives with Country Coverage framework; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with operations, client service, risk, and corporate partners to improve processes and client experience.

Skills

Licenses (SIE, Series 7, Series 66, 9,

Mandarin/Cantonese fluency

Leadership through influence

Complex initiatives management

Wealth management knowledge

Cross-border business awareness

Regulatory and risk awareness

Strong communication

AI/process optimization curiosity

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Are you passionate about leadership and driving growth? Does being a connector across various roles and teams excite you? We are looking for someone like you to:

• partner with Market Executives and Market Directors to execute strategic priorities, drive business growth, and achieve market performance objectives
• lead initiatives focused on revenue growth, net new asset acquisition, advisor productivity, client acquisition, and market profitability
• serve as the primary advisor on Financial Advisor compensation matters, partnering with advisors, market leadership, and business stakeholders
• coach and support Financial Advisors in business planning, practice management, prospecting strategies, pricing decisions, and complex client situations
• identify opportunities to increase assets under management, deepen client relationships, expand market share, and improve advisor effectiveness
• support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives for Financial Advisors and Field leaders
• oversee market business activities, referral programs, international and cross-border initiatives including Country Coverage framework and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• partner with operations, administrative, and client service teams to drive process improvements, organizational effectiveness, client retention, and an enhanced advisor and client experience

Job Type

Full Time

Job Reference #

342833BR

City

Pasadena, San Francisco

The team

You will work as part of a collaborative market leadership team alongside Market Directors, Supervisory Officers, Operations, and Administrative leaders. Together, the team is responsible for delivering a best-in-class advisor experience, driving market performance, fostering a strong culture, and ensuring consistent execution of firm priorities across the Pacific International Market.

The Associate Market Executive serves as a strategic leadership partner to the Market Executive and Market Directors, helping lead the execution of business objectives across the International Market. The role is responsible for driving business growth, supporting Financial Advisor success, overseeing operational and administrative effectiveness, strengthening governance and risk management practices, and advancing recruiting and talent development initiatives. The position acts as a key connector across leadership, advisors, operations, client service, risk, compliance, and corporate partners to deliver a strong client experience and sustainable market growth.

Your Skills And Experience

• SIE, Series 7, Series 66, Series 9 and Series 10 licenses required
• fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese is required
• proven ability to lead through influence and collaboration
• demonstrated success managing complex initiatives and multiple stakeholders
• exhibits business acumen with a strong understanding of wealth management, advisor practice management, and business development
• knowledge of cross-border business practices, international client relationships, and country-specific consideration, with awareness of international regulatory frameworks and client service models
• strong understanding of compliance, supervisory, and operational risk requirements
• experience managing complex and sensitive business situations
• exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility with senior leaders, advisors, and business partners
• 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

The indicative gross base salary range as a full-time equivalent role:

• United States - California - San Francisco min USD 140000 - max USD 180000
• United States - California - Pasadena min USD 140000 - max USD 180000 /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.