Investment Implementation Analyst (SMA)

UBS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS in New York seeks an Investment Implementation Analyst to support SMA and Multi-Asset portfolios. You will implement trade directives and model changes, coordinating with client activity across SMA and Multi-Asset lines.

You will partner with SMA portfolio managers, monitor accounts for drift, resolve discrepancies, and translate business needs into clear requirements and documentation. The role emphasizes scalable, efficient controls within UMA and third-party model delivery at UBS Asset

Qualifications

• 2+ years of SMA implementation and execution experience.
• Experience partnering with portfolio managers to support effective implementation outcomes.
• Understanding of SMA processes and instruments (equities, ETFs, mutual funds, fixed income).
• Familiarity with US and international traded securities and trading considerations (time, price, volume).
• Experience with Unified Managed Accounts (UMA) or third-party model delivery would be advantageous.
• Interest in exploring how AI can improve workflows while validating outputs and aligning with risk standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement trade directives across SMA and Multi-Asset portfolios.
• Support account events including initial investing, deposits, withdrawals, risk profile changes, tax harvesting and corporate actions.
• Monitor accounts daily for cash and position drift, and rebalance as needed.
• Collaborate with SMA portfolio managers to deliver effective implementation outcomes.
• Identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies across accounts and models.
• Translate business needs into clear business requirements and procedural documentation.
• Improve scale, efficiency and control across SMA, Multi-Asset, third-party model delivery and UMA implementations.
• Develop scalable client solutions for multi-component portfolio designs and client-specific requirements.
• Identify potential operational risk issues and mitigate impact to clients and UBS.

Skills

SMA implementation

Portfolio management partnership

SMA instruments understanding

Trading securities knowledge

UMA/third-party model delivery

AI in workflows

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Do you have experience implementing investment portfolios and improving operational processes? We’re looking for an Investment Implementation Analyst to support Separately Managed Accounts (SMA) and Multi-Asset portfolios. In this role, you’ll:

• implement trade directives, tactical and strategic model changes, and client activity across SMA and Multi-Asset portfolios
• support account events including initial investing, deposits, withdrawals, risk profile changes, tax harvesting and corporate actions
• monitor accounts daily for cash and position drift, and rebalance portfolios where needed
• partner with SMA portfolio managers to deliver effective implementation outcomes through clear and proactive communication
• identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies across accounts and models
• translate business needs into clear business requirements and procedural documentation
• help improve scale, efficiency and control across SMA, Multi-Asset, third-party model delivery and Unified Managed Account implementation processes
• develop scalable client solutions for multi-component portfolio designs and client-specific requirements
• identify potential operational risk issues and help mitigate impact to our clients and our organisation

Job Type

Full Time

Job Reference #

341081BR

City

New York

Key Responsibilities

Do you have experience implementing investment portfolios and improving operational processes? We’re looking for an Investment Implementation Analyst to support Separately Managed Accounts (SMA) and Multi-Asset portfolios. In this role, you’ll:

• implement trade directives, tactical and strategic model changes, and client activity across SMA and Multi-Asset portfolios
• support account events including initial investing, deposits, withdrawals, risk profile changes, tax harvesting and corporate actions
• monitor accounts daily for cash and position drift, and rebalance portfolios where needed
• partner with SMA portfolio managers to deliver effective implementation outcomes through clear and proactive communication
• identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies across accounts and models
• translate business needs into clear business requirements and procedural documentation
• help improve scale, efficiency and control across SMA, Multi-Asset, third-party model delivery and Unified Managed Account implementation processes
• develop scalable client solutions for multi-component portfolio designs and client-specific requirements
• identify potential operational risk issues and help mitigate impact to our clients and our organisation

The team

You’ll be working in the SMA Overlay and Implementation team, an integral part of Portfolio Engineering, Trading and Investments within UBS Asset Management. The team is responsible for the implementation, monitoring and trading support of SMA strategies and Multi-Asset strategies, primarily across equities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds. You’ll collaborate with implementation specialists, portfolio managers and colleagues across Asset Management and other UBS divisions. We value teamwork, practical problem solving and continuous improvement, and we encourage open discussion of new ideas, issues and challenges so that we can build scalable solutions for our clients

Your Skills And Experience

• ideally 2+ years of experience in SMA implementation and execution, or equivalent experience in portfolio implementation, trading support or investment operations
• experience partnering with portfolio managers to support effective implementation outcomes
• understanding of SMA processes and investment instruments such as equities, ETFs, mutual funds and fixed income securities
• familiarity with United States and international traded securities, including trading considerations such as time, price and volume constraints
• experience with Unified Managed Accounts (UMA) or third-party model delivery would be an advantage
• you’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, delivery, 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 - New York - New York min USD 120000 - max USD 150000 /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.