APAC FX / Commodities Strategist

Your role

Are you a strategic thinker with deep expertise in FX markets? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your insights shape investment decisions across the region? We are looking for someone to

- cover the APAC FX strategy and engage on global macro and cross-asset topics with sophisticated clients
- develop forecasts and trade recommendations for core APAC currencies (AUD, JPY, CNY, SGD) and broader Asian FX (NZD, MYR, THB, IDR, INR, PHP, TWD, KRW).
- lead large events and address complex macro/cross-asset questions (including G10 FX)

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

The UBS Chief Investment Office (CIO) GWM drives the investment decisions of UBS Global Wealth Management via a systematic investment process that makes use of the best internal and external experts across regions and asset classes. The decision of the CIO – the UBS House View – is implemented in advisory and discretionary portfolios within UBS Global Wealth Management. We are looking for an Executive Director level Strategist with a strong track record in Asia Pacific FX and select metals (precious/base). This high-impact role requires generating actionable trade ideas, taking investment positions, and representing UBS at major client events. You will co-cover APAC FX with the Head of APAC FX & Rates.

Your expertise

- Bachelor’s in Economics, Finance, Accountancy, or Quantitative Sciences (Master’s/CFA preferred)
- 10–15 years in macro strategy/research/sales at a leading financial institution (buy side, sell side, PB)
- experience in research and price forecasting for gold, copper, and aluminum is a plus
- advanced use of CEIC, Thomson Reuters, Bloomberg; strong quantitative modeling; Leverage AI tools to enhance research workflows
- confident public speaker; Mandarin or other local language proficiency for technical presentations and client meetings is an advantage
- comfortable working in an international, matrixed team

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.

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