Financial Advisor Team Manager, UBS Wealth Advice Center
About The Position
The Financial Advisor Team Manager leads and develops Financial Advisors in UBS’s Wealth Advice Center (WAC), supporting an exceptional client experience for Emerging Affluent and Core Affluent clients. The WAC operates from Weehawken, New Jersey; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Dallas, Texas, and delivers personalized financial advice and guidance at scale. The posting describes the center as serving more than 250,000 clients, with a team of more than 400 Financial Advisors and Client Associates; it also notes that the team of 250+ Financial Advisors serves approximately 250,000 clients and manages over $23 billion in assets. As a member of the leadership team, the manager drives business results, supports strategic initiatives, and fosters a culture of client experience, accountability, and continuous growth. The role includes coaching and performance management, leadership of daily operations, and oversight of risk and supervisory practices. The manager partners with senior leadership to address business challenges and improve team performance, productivity, and operational effectiveness.
Requirements
- Proven leadership experience managing teams, or demonstrated success in a comparable coaching, supervisory, or people leadership role.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to translate business priorities into actionable plans.
- SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 licenses are required.
- Series 9/10 is preferred or required within 120 days of assuming the role.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Known for driving results and inspiring others, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to manage time and a large workload, solve problems, and collaborate seamlessly with individuals and teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Self-confidence, composure, a proactive mindset, and a strong drive to succeed.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication and listening skills, with adaptability in complex environments.
- Ability to manage projects independently with ownership and responsibility, and to lead and positively influence others.
- Curiosity about using AI to improve workflows, with sound judgment in validating outputs and following policies, risk standards, and ethical-use expectations.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of experience in a relevant role.
- Series 9/10 license.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire Financial Advisors in delivering an exceptional client experience to Emerging Affluent and Core Affluent clients.
- Build a high-performance culture through coaching, performance management, recognition, and ongoing developmental feedback.
- Develop Financial Advisors in advice delivery, planning, investment and retirement solutions, technology and platform capabilities, business acumen, and client engagement.
- Execute strategic business initiatives that support the growth and evolution of the Wealth Advice Center.
- Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities, solve complex business challenges, and elevate team performance.
- Lead and oversee daily business operations while ensuring a strong risk and supervisory environment.
- Optimize team performance, productivity, and operational effectiveness in a dynamic, client-focused advice center.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits.
- Flexible working options when possible.
- Opportunities to grow.
- Supportive team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
