Product Special

Your role

Do you have expertise in non-traditional (alternative) investment strategies offered by Swiss investment foundations and the entire fund value chain, including legal, risk, investment, and operational aspects? Have you managed product development initiatives from start to finish? Would you like to help us develop new strategic products for Swiss pension funds? We are looking for someone who:

• Developed and structured investment groups for UBS AST Investment Foundations (non-traditional asset classes such as private equity, insurance-linked strategies, infrastructure, Swiss mortgages, and real estate) based on client requirements and thorough product feasibility assessments.
• coordinates and manages the establishment of new investment groups as well as product lifecycle events (repositioning, mergers, new share classes, liquidation, etc.) from start to finish with all relevant stakeholders.
• plans, initiates, and coordinates all changes to prospectuses and other fund documents resulting from new fund projects, lifecycle activities, and regulatory initiatives for UBS AST Investment Foundations’ investment groups.

Your expertise

• Extensive experience in structuring and implementing alternative investment products; a solid understanding of Swiss pension fund practices in this area is considered a strong asset, although a keen interest and willingness to deepen one’s expertise will also be taken into account.
• A thorough understanding of the value chain for BVG BV2 and ASV is required.
• Solid investment expertise (e.g., a bachelor’s degree with a focus on economics, finance, or a related field; professional certifications such as CFA, CAIA, or equivalent are a plus).
• Excellent project management skills.
• A proactive self-starter with a keen eye for detail.
• a collaborative nature that allows for effective cooperation at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills and a high level of proficiency in German (at least C1 level).

We offer

We offer new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities for growth, and flexible working conditions whenever possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, regardless of where they are in their careers. 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 are more than the sum of our parts.