Product Specialist

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.

Your team

You will be working in the "Product Structured Collective Investment Schemes" team.

Your expertise

We are looking for someone with:

• extensive experience in structuring and managing investments in Swiss pension funds; practical experience in this area is a strong advantage, but a keen interest and a willingness to deepen one’s expertise will also be taken into account.
• in-depth knowledge of the value chain relevant to BVG, BVV2, and AS I.
• solid investment expertise (e.g., financial markets, asset allocation).
• Bachelor's degree with a focus on banking, finance, economics, law, or a related field.
• excellent project management skills.
• A proactive self-starter with a keen eye for detail.
• a cooperative personality who can work effectively with all stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Fluency in German (at least C1 level).

We offer

We offer a supportive environment where you can use your skills and experience to assist our customers. We are a team that values collaboration and innovation and provides you with opportunities to advance your career. We offer flexible working arrangements whenever possible and use artificial intelligence (AI) to work more efficiently. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, regardless of where they are in their career journey.