Product Specialist

Your role

Do you have an interest in the Private Credit and/or Private Markets space? Have you worked on product management or development initiatives in the past? Do you want to help us develop and manage the highest quality products for our clients? We’re looking for a Product Structuring Specialist to:
• help innovate and evolve the direct Alternative products offering across global markets
• efficiently manage product lifecycle requirements in support of maintaining an efficient shelf. You’ll work on managing products across multiple jurisdictions, gaining valuable experience in product management and regulatory environments.
• manage the impact of regulatory changes on the direct Alternative product shelf. Be at the forefront of adapting to evolving regulations, helping to shape our product shelf in response to new industry standards and requirements.
• help drive the continuous improvement of the systems and processes supporting the shelf, including the relevant data and document strategy
• be a key liaison for other areas of Asset Management including the Operating Office (including Fund Management Companies)
• work with legal, tax, investment and operations teams to assess suitable and efficient solutions
• work with fund boards to affect strong and robust fund governance procedures
• research the market for new product initiatives and prepare strategic product recommendations.

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.

Your team

You’ll be working in the Alternative Product Structuring team based in London. We are part of the Structuring & Client Platform function within UBS Asset Management’s Client Coverage organisation. Structuring & Client Platform has a range of responsibilities including the development and management of the entirety of the UBS Asset Management direct Alternative and ETF product shelf.
The Alternative Product Structuring team is primarily responsible for overseeing the product offering across UBS Asset Management’s Credit Investment Group (UBS Asset Management's direct Private Credit platform), and the Global Real Assets business (principally covering direct Real Estate and direct Infrastructure).
This role is expected to focus exclusively on UBS Asset Management’s Credit Investment Group and the direct Infrastructure business of Global Real Assets.
As a Structuring Specialist, you'll work closely with portfolio management, investment specialist and client coverage distribution teams to support the management of the direct Alternatives products shelf, the lifecycle aspect of the shelf and the broader commercial priorities for each investment area.

Your expertise

• financial sector experience with a focus on Private Credit funds (including open-ended, closed-ended, evergreen and structured funds) and/or on Private Market funds more generally
• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in finance, accounting or related field
• experience with fund operations and regulatory environment preferable
• CFA/ CAIA charter holder desirable (not mandatory)
• proactive self-starter who has a keen eye for detail
• collaborative personality, with the ability to complete tasks independently
• ability to communicate effectively with different types of stakeholders with differing priorities
• proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and strong ability to manage and analyse data
• strong aptitude to challenge the status quo and drive improvements
• strong project management skills and an execution focused mindset
• fluent in English.

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.