United States - New York

Marketing and Communications

Group Functions

Your role

Corporate Communications is charged with elevating, protecting and amplifying the reputation of UBS among internal and external audiences. To that end, Corporate Communications strives to position UBS as one of the world’s leading financial services providers, recognized thought leader, responsible corporate citizen, as well as employer, business partner, vendor, and investment of choice. In addition, Corporate Communications informs employees on strategy, performance and execution, and drives employee engagement to support revenue growth of UBS business divisions. Corporate Communications programs are geared towards influencing UBS’s primary audiences.

We’re looking for somebody to:

• develop and execute media strategy for UBS's Wealth Management Americas, Investment Bank and Asset Management businesses in the US, Canada and Latin America
• oversee social media strategy and planning for UBS’s Americas social channels
• build and foster strong relationships with members of the financial and industry trade press
• counsel members of the Firm's Americas senior leadership team on messaging, reputational risk, issues and crisis media management
• collaborate closely with colleagues in internal communications, investor relations, executive communications, community affairs, branding and business marketing to ensure consistency of messages to the Firm's external audiences
• manage a high performing media relations and social media team and direct external agency resources

Job Reference #

336766BR

City

New York

Job Type

Full Time

Your team

Reporting to the Americas Head of Communications, the Head of Media Relations will sit in NYC and serve as the Firm's Chief spokesperson in the Americas and lead a focused team of media relations officers in securing positive coverage that enhances UBS reputation in the financial services sector while minimizing and managing media around critical issues and negative events.

Your expertise

• ideally 10+ years' experience in a communications role within a financial services firm, preferably with increasing levels of responsibility or complexity and with a very strong media relations component
• proven ability to take initiatives, handle multiple projects simultaneously and have a critical eye for detail to ensure multiple deadlines are met
• experience with crisis and issues management
• knowledge of financial statements/reporting or investor relations is a plus
• four-year university degree required

You are
• able to lead and manage teams effectively and build networks across a diverse organization
• a strong collaborator with the aptitude to work within a matrix structure
• able to operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability
• a keen follower of media trends
• comfortable with challenging the status quo

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.

Salary information

The indicative gross base salary range as a full-time equivalent role:
• United States - New York - New York min USD 190000 - max USD 290000 /annum

The expected salary for this role will be determined by relevant factors which may include but are not limited to, role-required experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. UBS offers a range of competitive benefits and for further information, please visit ubs.com/employee-benefits. We may, at our sole discretion, provide additional variable compensation or awards.

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.