Associate Market Executive

UBS Group AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS Group AG is seeking a strategic Associate Market Executive to partner with Market Executives and Directors across the International Market. The role focuses on growth, advisor success, and governance, coordinating with risk, compliance and corporate partners while delivering a superior client experience.

Strong collaboration and cross-border expertise are essential. You will work with a market leadership team to drive profitability, client acquisition, and operational excellence, including

Qualifications

• Licences SIE, Series 7, 66, 9, 10 required.
• Fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese required.
• Proven ability to lead through influence and collaboration.
• Experience managing complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Exhibits business acumen with wealth management and advisor practice management knowledge.
• Knowledge of cross-border business practices and international client relations.
• Strong understanding of compliance, supervisory, and operational risk requirements.
• Experience managing complex and sensitive business situations.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management with senior leaders.
• Curious about how AI can improve workflows with risk-aware and policy-aligned use.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Market Executives and Market Directors to execute strategic priorities, drive business growth, and meet 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.

Skills

SIE

Series 7

Series 66

Series 9

Series 10

Mandarin/Cantonese

Leadership by influence

Stakeholder management

Wealth management knowledge

AI in workflows

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

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.