Mainland China

Business management, administration and support

Group Functions

Your role

We are seeking a highly experienced and senior business development strategist to join our team in Beijing. This role is pivotal in supporting business growth and strategic initiatives across China, while also serving as a key liaison for global and APAC activities onshore. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in the banking industry, a proven track record of leadership across multiple markets, and the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders from diverse regions.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the Country Head on business development efforts in China, aligning with both local and global strategic priorities.
• Support the Country Head in executing high-impact initiatives, including market expansion, client engagement, and cross-border activities.
• Serve as the primary contact for senior global and regional clients visiting or operating in Mainland China, providing tailored support and facilitating business interactions.
• Drive collaboration across business divisions, (e.g. GWM, IB, AM) and group functions to ensure seamless execution of strategic programs.
• Deliver insightful analysis and recommendations to senior leadership, supporting decision-making and business reviews.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders in APAC and global markets, leveraging market intelligence to identify new opportunities.
• Champion process improvements and transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and client experience.
• Drive global AI initiatives, including promoting the usage of Teams, Copilot, and agentic AI solutions to enhance productivity, collaboration, and innovation.

Job Reference #

338693BR

City

Beijing

Job Type

Full Time

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Your team

You'll be working in the UBS SDL team in Beijing, supporting business growth and strategic initiatives across China, while also serving as a key liaison for global and APAC activities onshore.

Your expertise

Requirements
• Minimum 20 years of experience in banking or financial services, with significant exposure to China, APAC, and global markets.
• Demonstrated success in business development, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership at a senior level.
• Extensive experience engaging with senior clients and stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Fluency in English is essential; strong understanding of Western business culture is required.
• Mandarin proficiency is a plus.
• Exceptional communication, patience, and attention to detail.
• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive matters.
• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) are advantageous.
Personal Attributes
• Patient, detail-oriented, and culturally adaptable.
• Able to synthesize complex information and deliver clear, actionable insights.
• Committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

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.

Contact Details

UBS Business Solutions SA
UBS Recruiting

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.