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Asset Management

276696BR

London

Full Time

We are looking for an experienced private markets professional to join our team of Investment Specialists in London who are tasked with managing the distribution and investor-related activities of UBS Asset Management’s Real Estate & Private Markets (‘REPM’) business.
The REPM Investment Specialist team is responsible for driving sales and client activities across the full range of REPM capabilities and offerings, acting as a bridge between investment teams and client relationship managers.
As a member of the REPM Investment Specialists team, you will work closely with senior investment leadership to implement strategic distribution initiatives, develop effective marketing collateral , coordinate fundraising activities, and manage client relationships.
Key responsibilities

• Business Development:

o Manage distribution efforts for new product launches and existing funds, ensuring that client relationship managers are well-equipped with product and asset class information to sell REPM funds and separately managed accounts
o Work closely with institutional, wholesale and wealth management channels to drive new fund and mandate opportunities by contributing to RFPs
o Actively engage with investment teams to create innovative client-oriented sales collateral including pitchbooks, DDQs, track records and other investor collateral and deliver engaging digital campaigns, sales events and roadshows

• Client service:

o Act as the first port of call for all product queries and requests from internal and external stakeholders
o Support onboarding process for new investors in conjunction with operations, fund administrators and client relationship managers
o Prepare for and participate in investor meetings, usually acting as an asset class specialist alongside the portfolio management team

REPM comprises over 500 talented people, managing USD 129 billion of AuM, representing one of the largest asset managers investing in the real assets space worldwide. REPM provides an integrated client experience across Direct Real Estate, Direct Infrastructure as well as Multi-Manager solutions in Real Estate, Infrastructure, Private Equity and Private Credit.
The Real Estate & Private Markets Multi-Manager business as a whole manages over USD 53bn across a variety of commingled and separate account solutions. You will cover Real Estate Multi-Manager’s global footprint, with exposure to senior stakeholders and significant scope for personal development. Today, the REPM Investment Specialist team has members on the ground in the UK, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, the US, Canada, Tokyo and Singapore.

Your experience and skills

• 7-10 years of relevant work experience a majority of which spent in alternatives
• Deep knowledge of private markets investment strategies and private fund documentation,
• An understanding of the investor landscape, though specific investor relationships are not required
• Capable of articulating sophisticated ideas, both verbally and in writing, with experience speaking credibly and clearly with regard to alternative investments
• Commercially minded, with the proven ability to take responsibility and stay focused on objectives with a can-do attitude
• A low-ego, as comfortable working independently, as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Outstanding work ethic, well organized and able to work with different stakeholders and across cultures, functions and geographies
• Further professional qualifications (e.g. CFA, CAIA) are important
• Foreign language skills would be a plus
• Good level of skill with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

UBS is the world’s largest and only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.

With more than 70,000 employees, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?

At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?

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.