Barbara Burns
About Barbara Burns
Barbara Burns serves as the Associate Director at UBS, where she leads financial analysis for CCAR stress tests. With over 15 years of experience in fixed income products, she has developed expertise in regulatory reporting and capital management.
Work at UBS
Barbara Burns has served as an Associate Director at UBS since 2003. In this role, she leads the design, coordination, and implementation of financial analysis for Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) stress tests. Her responsibilities include maintaining strong relationships with various teams, such as front office, operations, and legal entity controllers. Burns has contributed to the firm’s financial stability and regulatory compliance through her extensive experience and expertise in capital management.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Burns earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Fordham University, where she studied from 1995 to 1999. Her educational background laid the foundation for her career in finance. She possesses specialized knowledge in CCAR Regulatory Reporting and capital management, which supports her role in financial analysis. Additionally, she has over 15 years of experience in fixed income products, including residential mortgage, commercial real estate, and mortgage-backed securities.
Background
Before joining UBS, Barbara Burns worked at Merrill Lynch as a Senior Specialist from 1998 to 2003. This five-year tenure in New York provided her with valuable experience in financial services. Her career has been characterized by a focus on financial analysis and regulatory compliance, which has been further enhanced by her roles in various teams within UBS.
Achievements
Barbara Burns has demonstrated a strong capability in managing and reviewing offshore deliverables and conducting monthly balance sheet account reviews. She specializes in streamlining processes and implementing technology enhancements, which includes user acceptance testing and project management. Her contributions have helped improve operational efficiency and compliance within her teams.