Beat Hagmann
About Beat Hagmann
Beat Hagmann serves as the Head of Treasury Assets and Risk Control Team Leader at UBS, where he has held various roles since 2000. He has extensive experience in risk management and analysis, having worked in multiple capacities within UBS and previously at Accenture.
Current Role at UBS
Beat Hagmann serves as the Head of Treasury Assets and Risk Control Team Leader at UBS, holding the title of Executive Director since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing risk management strategies related to treasury assets. He acts as the primary risk contact for trading desks and related stakeholders, ensuring that risk assessments align with UBS's overall risk profile. His leadership includes presenting risk-related topics in the Business owned Group Asset & Liability Management Investment Committee.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to his current position, Beat Hagmann worked at UBS in various roles. He served as a Risk Control Team Leader in the Market Risk Analysis & Reporting department from 2007 to 2014, and as a Market & Treasury Risk Officer from 2014 to 2020. Additionally, he was a Finance Controller at UBS from 2003 to 2007. His extensive experience at UBS spans over a decade and includes significant contributions to risk management and compliance.
Experience at Accenture
Beat Hagmann began his career at Accenture, where he worked as a Software Developer at Systor AG from 2000 to 2003, following its acquisition by Accenture. This role provided him with foundational skills in software development and project management, which he later applied in his financial risk management career.
Education and Expertise
Beat Hagmann has a strong academic background in finance and physics. He studied at the Universität Basel, earning a Master's Degree in Nuclear Physics from 1994 to 2000. He furthered his education at FernUniversität in Hagen, achieving a Diploma in Economics from 2001 to 2006. Additionally, he completed a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Banking at SFI Swiss Finance Institute from 2011 to 2012. His educational qualifications support his expertise in risk management and financial analysis.
Contributions to Risk Management
In his role at UBS, Beat Hagmann has made significant contributions to risk management practices. He is involved in the development of internal stress models, specifically the 'Combined Stress Testing' for long-term market risk shocks. He also plays a key role in the migration to alternative reference rates like SONIA and SOFR, and is a member of the National Working Group for implementing Basel 4 and Libor migration projects. His expertise extends to acting as a Subject Matter Expert in various regulatory-driven initiatives.