Ziv Bursztyn
About Ziv Bursztyn
Ziv Bursztyn is the Managing Director and General Manager of UBS's Digital-First, Advisor Supported Venture, where he has been instrumental in developing growth strategies and defining client value propositions since 2018. His extensive background includes leadership roles at Deloitte Touche, The Boston Consulting Group, and Merrill Lynch, as well as military service in the Israeli Air Force.
Current Role at UBS
Ziv Bursztyn serves as Managing Director and General Manager for UBS's Digital-First, Advisor Supported Venture since 2018. He is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In this role, he has developed a comprehensive growth strategy and go-to-market plan for the venture. He has also played a significant role in defining the product and client value proposition for UBS's digitally-led, remote advice offering. Bursztyn has collaborated with external partners to establish the technology and operations infrastructure necessary for the new digital initiative.
Previous Experience at UBS Wealth Management
Prior to his current role, Ziv Bursztyn worked at UBS Wealth Management from 2007 to 2010 as Head of Division Controlling and Analysis for Wealth Management America. In this position, he focused on financial analysis and controlling functions. His work involved close collaboration with various control functions to define a legal, risk, and compliance approach tailored to the needs of the organization.
Professional Background
Ziv Bursztyn has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in consulting and finance. He worked at Deloitte Touche in Israel from 1996 to 2000 as a Consultant and Senior Auditor. He then joined The Boston Consulting Group as a Project Leader from 2004 to 2007. Following his tenure at UBS, he served as the International and Institutional COO at Merrill Lynch's Private Banking & Investment Group from 2010 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Ziv Bursztyn holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, which he completed from 2001 to 2003. He also earned a BA in Economics and Accounting from Tel Aviv University, studying there from 1991 to 1994. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in finance, strategy, and digital transformation.
Military Service
Ziv Bursztyn served in the Israeli Air Force from 1995 to 2001, where he held the position of Section Head and attained the rank of Captain/Major. This experience contributed to his leadership skills and strategic thinking, which he has applied throughout his professional career.