Portfolio Strategist

Are you eager to help clients understand and meet their financial objectives? Are you comfortable working with financial advisors and senior leadership? Do you have an interest in asset allocation and portfolio construction?

We’re looking for someone like that who can help us:

• deliver customized portfolio construction advice to financial advisors and their ultra-high net worth clients/prospects;
• conduct in-depth portfolio analysis at the asset allocation and investment level;
• produce bespoke presentations that outline UBS research, capabilities and views on asset allocation, portfolio construction and product implementation;
• develop fluency in all aspects of portfolio construction and effectively use all asset categories to implement strategic and tactical asset allocations;
• develop key partnerships throughout the firm to cultivate extensive knowledge of platforms and product offerings (both traditional and non-traditional);
• contribute to the production of original investment content for internal distribution;
• collaborate with key partner groups such as alternative investments, advanced planning, philanthropy, banking, etc.

Your team

You will be a Portfolio Strategist in the Portfolio Advisory Group (PAG). We provide investment advice to Financial Advisors and Ultra High Net Worth clients and prospects, delivering the firm's intellectual capital and capabilities on asset allocation, portfolio construction and product/platform fulfillment. This role is located in Palm Beach, Florida and you will work closely with the PAG team members in the Southeast Market and those in major offices around the US.

Your expertise

• experience working in wealth management, private banking or asset management;
• strong knowledge of global financial markets, and a willingness to express your views;
• working knowledge of multi-asset class portfolio construction;
• ability to articulate research and implement in a portfolio context;
• desire to be client-facing and demonstrated experience with clients preferred;
• series 7 and 66 licenses strongly preferred, bachelor’s degree required;
• an interest in pursuing the CFA, CFP, or CAIA tracks, or equivalent knowledge;
• ideally 5+ years of experience in financial services industry.
• a skilled communicator, with strong presentation skills;
• excellent at organization, prioritization and time management;
• adept at initiating, nurturing and developing strong professional relationships;
• creative and willing to think outside the box;
• a team player.

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.

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.