Legacy Transition Team Associate

Ready to take your career to the next level? As an Associate on the Legacy Transition Team in the Wealth Advice Center (WAC), you will guide beneficiaries through the complex process of estate settlement and asset transfer. You will be tasked with facilitating a smooth distribution of wealth according to the decedents wishes while offering peace of mind during a challenging time, preserving both financial and emotional well-being for all involved. If you excel at fostering meaningful connections, demonstrating empathy, and achieving measurable results, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

You will:
• build and deepen relationships by providing exceptional wealth management services and solutions helping retain assets and drive various business initiatives that are in line with the WAC’s growth plan
• continue a successful career in a growing wealth management business with strong earning potential and career advancement
• accept referrals from other lines of business, owning all appointments and outreaches assigned in an effort to deliver financial advice, guidance and a white glove experience
• understand and adhere to compliance and operational procedures and requirements
• develop professionally through ongoing wealth management training led by a team of experienced professionals, internal business partners across UBS, and external partnerships
• collaborate with internal teams to address beneficiary concerns and deliver optimal solutions

Detailed salary information:
• New Jersey, North Carolina: the salary range for this role is $55000 to $77000.
The expected salary range(s) for this role as of the date of this posting is/are based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. This role may also be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. For benefits information, please visit ubs.com/usbenefits.

Your team

The UBS Wealth Advice Center is a UBS branch located in Weehawken, NJ and Charlotte, NC committed to providing advice and guidance to Emerging Affluent clients through a consistently delivered hybrid digital client experience.

Our team currently serves over 200,000 clients. Our clients are served over the phone by a team of more than 300 professionals including both Financial Advisors and Client Service Associates who work individually with clients to understand their needs and assist them in achieving their goals.

You’ll be working as part of the Legacy Transition Team acting as a key liaison between beneficiaries and internal teams, offering clear guidance while addressing any challenges that may arise during the complex process of asset transitioning from decedents.

Your expertise

You have:
• 2+ years of experience in a relevant role
• SIE (mandatory), Series 7 and Series 66 (or equivalent) must be obtained within 150 days of accepting the position
• familiarity with probate processes, trust administration, and post-mortem services
• an ability to work with diverse clients, including executors, trustees, and beneficiaries, often in emotionally sensitive situations
• proficiency in analyzing and completing complex cases with a high level of accuracy
• excellent written and verbal communication skills

You are:
• emotionally sensitive, offering support to grieving beneficiaries while maintaining professionalism
• able to adjust to varying beneficiary and business needs, estate complexities, and evolving regulations
• adaptable with the capacity to remain composed and focused in high-pressure or emotionally charged situations
• demonstrates a proactive mindset and a strong drive to succeed
• capable of managing cases independently, with a high degree of ownership and responsibility

About us

UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors..

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

Join us

At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?

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.

How we hire

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