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Unified Global Markets APAC COO - Business Manager

UBS
UBS

Sales & Business Development, Operations

China · Stockholm, Sweden · dubai investments park - dubai - united arab emirates

Posted on Sep 11, 2026
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Unified Global Markets APAC COO - Business Manager

Mainland China

Business management, administration and support

Investment Bank

Key responsibilities

Are you organized and independent in driving a complex business forward? Do you thrive in a team environment, blending strategic planning with operational execution to ensure business targets are met in a risk conscious and compliant manner? If so, this role might be perfect for you since it provides a unique opportunity for someone passionate about making a significant impact and contributing to our ongoing success.

We are looking for a highly driven, analytical, forward-thinking individual to join our APAC COO team in Shanghai, China, to support and help maintain a robust and well-controlled operating environment for Unified Global Markets (UGM), Global Markets Distribution APAC.

In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Performing periodic controls under the pre-defined control plans for UGM Business;
- Investigate and escalation of finding(s) being observed from the control review;
- Prepare control summary for escalation to UGM Management and relevant governance forum(s);
- Identify potential opportunities to automate and simplify the existing control plans to improve efficiency and aligning risk control frameworks globally

Job Reference #

338539BR

City

Shanghai

Job Type

Full Time

The team

The UGM Global Markets COO Distribution APAC team is a highly strategic team that is responsible for the formulation, implementation and support initiatives, overseeing business operation and processes and controls that impact our client’s experience. You will have broad exposure across UGM Global Markets in other regions in APAC and globally as well as Global Wealth Management.

As part of the team, you will have a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of strategic plans & changes across all product segments. This includes Equity, Foreign Exchange, Fixed Income, Structured Products, Direct Access Clients, and Sales Distribution. Each of these product segments presents unique opportunities and challenges, which the COO team contributions will be instrumental in helping us meet our business targets and ambitions, alongside managing our daily business operations in the APAC region.

Your skills and experience

- Relevant experience in Global markets or Front Office support functions within a financial institution;
- Analytical and capable of presenting and interpreting information to support decision making;
- Liaising and coordinating key stakeholders across various divisions and functions;
- Manage multiple priorities, and ensure completion of deliverables in a timely fashion;
- A high degree of integrity, open, honest and direct communication
- Proficiency in AI-powered tools to automate routine tasks, PowerPoint ,SharePoint, Excel

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.

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