United Kingdom

Product Management and Development

Asset Management

Your role

Do you have an in-depth knowledge of the private credit and/or private markets space? Have you managed product development initiatives from early-stage idea to fund launch? Do you want to help us strategically develop the alternative product offering for our clients? We’re looking for a Product Structuring Specialist to:

• help innovate and evolve the direct alternative products offering across global markets
• help drive and participate in the generation of new product ideas
• participate in and manage the product development aspect of an evolving direct private credit and real estate/private markets offering
• efficiently manage product lifecycle requirements in support of maintaining an efficient shelf
• lead product development activities including the design, product governance and implementation phases all the way to launch
• research the market for new product initiatives and prepare strategic product and structuring recommendations
• take an active role for the product roadmap and pipeline of future initiatives
• partner closely with Client Coverage distribution colleagues and Investment Specialists to help formulate the right solution for clients across different markets
• work with legal, tax, investment and operations teams to assess suitable and efficient product solutions
• oversee the market and product performance to identify opportunities and challenges with a view to maintaining an efficient and coherent shelf
• work with fund boards to affect strong and robust fund governance procedures.

Job Reference #

332429BR

City

London

Job Type

Full Time

Your team

You’ll be working in the Alternative Product Structuring team based in London. We are part of the Structuring & Client Platform function within UBS Asset Management’s Client Coverage organisation. Structuring & Client Platform has a range of responsibilities including the development and management of the entirety of the UBS Asset Management direct-Alternative investment product shelf.
We are primarily responsible for overseeing the alternative product offering across UBS Asset Management’s Credit Investment Group (UBS Asset Management's Credit Investment Platform), and the Global Real Assets business (principally covering direct Real Estate and direct Infrastructure (Clean Energy) investments).
As a product structuring specialist, you'll work closely with investment, investment specialist and client coverage distribution teams to support the strategic development of the Alternatives direct-investment products shelf, the lifecycle aspect of the shelf and the broader commercial priorities for each investment area.

Your expertise

• ideally 6 years'+ financial sector experience with a focus on real estate/private market funds and/or credit funds
(including open-ended, closed-ended, evergreen and structured funds)
• in-depth knowledge of global alternative investment structures and the real estate, credit competitive landscape is preferable
• bachelor’s/master’s degree in finance, accounting or related field and/or legal background
• several years of relevant experience with fund formation, as well as familiarity with legal, tax and regulatory issues relating to fund formation
• CFA/ CAIA charter holder desirable (not mandatory)
• keen interest in the Alternatives ecosystem and market trends and innovations within Alternatives asset management
• proactive self-starter who has a keen eye for detail
• collaborative personality, with the ability to complete tasks independently
• ability to communicate effectively with different types of stakeholders with differing priorities
• proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and strong ability to manage and analyse data
• strong aptitude to challenge the status quo
• strong project management skills and an execution focused mindset
• fluent in English, working level German language desirable

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.