Jerry Pascucci

Jerry Pascucci is a prominent figure in the financial services industry, currently serving as the Head of Global Alternative Investment Solutions for UBS Global Wealth Management.13 His career at UBS began in September 2010, and he has been in his current role since then.3

Professional Background

As a Managing Director at UBS Financial Services, Pascucci's responsibilities are extensive and crucial to the company's alternative investment strategies. His role includes:

• Overseeing research, sourcing, underwriting, structuring, risk management, administration, and distribution of all alternative investment products1
• Managing hedge funds, commodity pools, private equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure, and impact offerings1
• Serving as the President and Director of UBS's registered investment advisor entities and commodity pool operator1
• Supervising product origination, manager selection, investment and operational due diligence, portfolio construction, and approval for distribution of alternative offerings across regions1

Career History

Before joining UBS in 2010, Pascucci had a significant tenure at Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and related entities, where he worked from 1996.1 His roles at Citigroup included:

• Managing Director of Citigroup Alternative Investments LLC (CAI)
• Chief Investment Officer of the Hedge Fund Management Group
• President, Chief Investment Officer, and Director of Ceres Managed Futures LLC
• Senior Credit Risk Officer, focusing on market and counterparty risks for hedge fund and commodity pool clients1

Additionally, Pascucci briefly served as the Chief Investment Officer of Alternative Investments at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC from August 2009 to June 2010.1

Industry Perspective

Pascucci is known for his insights into the alternative investment industry. He has observed that the hedge fund industry has performed relatively well in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that there is more capital available compared to the 2008 financial crisis.2 His expertise in building successful investment teams is recognized in the industry, and he emphasizes the importance of organizational culture in predicting a company's future.2

Jerry Pascucci's extensive experience and leadership in alternative investments make him a key figure in UBS's global wealth management strategy, contributing to the firm's position as a world leader in wealth management.4