Alfred Chan
About Alfred Chan
Alfred Chan serves as the Executive Director at UBS, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in legal counsel and finance, having held senior positions at Mizuho Securities, Lehman Brothers, Deacons, and Merrill Lynch.
Current Role at UBS
Alfred Chan has served as an Executive Director at UBS since 2015. In this role, he actively manages swaps for Japanese investment funds and secures funding for 'mild' activist investors in Japanese positions. His responsibilities include overseeing complex financial transactions and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Experience at Mizuho Securities
Before joining UBS, Alfred Chan worked at Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. as Director and Senior Legal Counsel from 2010 to 2015 in Tokyo. He represented Mizuho at the ISDA Credit Derivatives Determination Committees as a voting dealer member for the Japan region. His work involved significant engagement in credit derivatives and legal compliance.
Legal Career Background
Alfred Chan has a diverse legal career spanning several prestigious firms. He worked at Lehman Brothers as Senior Legal Counsel & SVP for 11 months in 2008. Prior to that, he served as Director and Senior Counsel at Merrill Lynch from 2004 to 2008 in Tokyo. He also worked as an Associate at Deacons from 1996 to 1999 in Hong Kong.
Education and Expertise
Alfred Chan studied Law at the University of Birmingham, where he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.). His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in legal counsel, particularly in financial services and investment sectors.
Contributions to Financial Regulations
Alfred Chan has been involved in significant regulatory initiatives, including participation in the 2014 credit derivatives definitions working group. He contributed to the establishment of Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) and Product Oversight Board (POB) infrastructure. His expertise extends to negotiating GMSLA and GMRA agreements for various regions.