Babu Sivanithy
About Babu Sivanithy
Babu Sivanithy serves as the Equities CFO at UBS, a position he has held since 2017. With a background that includes significant roles at Deutsche Bank and Price Waterhouse Coopers, he possesses extensive experience in finance transformation and regulatory projects.
Current Role at UBS
Babu Sivanithy serves as the Equities CFO at UBS, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for capital planning and management accounting within the Global Equities division. His work focuses on financial strategy and oversight, ensuring the division meets its financial objectives while adhering to regulatory requirements. Sivanithy's leadership in this capacity contributes to the overall financial health and operational efficiency of UBS's equity operations.
Previous Experience at Deutsche Bank
Prior to his current role, Sivanithy worked at Deutsche Bank as the CFO for Emerging Markets from 1997 to 2011. During his 14 years in this position, he operated from London, United Kingdom, where he managed financial operations and strategic initiatives for the bank's emerging markets division. His tenure at Deutsche Bank provided him with significant insights into global finance and market dynamics.
Career at UBS Investment Bank
Before joining UBS as Equities CFO, Sivanithy held the position of Executive Director and Global Head of Cash Products and Global Equity Derivatives (Europe) at UBS Investment Bank from 2012 to 2016. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the bank's cash products and equity derivatives operations in Europe, contributing to the development and execution of financial strategies that supported the bank's growth in these areas.
Educational Background
Sivanithy studied at King's College London, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry Physiology with joint Honours from 1986 to 1990. This educational background provided him with a strong analytical foundation, which he has applied throughout his career in finance and management.
Professional Experience and Skills
Babu Sivanithy has extensive experience in managing finance transformation programs at both divisional and group levels. His expertise includes a deep understanding of major product classes in the finance sector, along with a strong focus on regulatory projects and investor relations. He has successfully delivered numerous projects emphasizing change initiatives, showcasing his ability to drive financial and operational improvements.