Benjamin Raynor, PhD
About Benjamin Raynor, PhD
Benjamin Raynor, PhD, is a Senior Country Risk Analyst for the Americas at UBS, based in London. He has an extensive academic background in political science and international political economy, with previous roles as a researcher and lecturer.
Current Role at UBS
Benjamin Raynor serves as a Senior Country Risk Analyst for the Americas at UBS, a position he has held since 2023. He is based in London, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he focuses on analyzing country-specific risks that may impact investment decisions and economic stability in the Americas.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Raynor obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science from UC Irvine, where he studied from 2017 to 2023. He also earned a Master of Arts in International Political Economy from King's College London, completing his studies there from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he studied International Affairs with a specialization in Africa and the Middle East at the University of Colorado at Boulder from 2010 to 2013.
Previous Academic Positions
Prior to his current role, Benjamin Raynor worked as a PhD Researcher in Political Science at UC Irvine from 2017 to 2023. He also served as a Lecturer on the Politics of The Global Economy at Loyola Marymount University for seven months in 2021 and 2022. His academic experience includes a brief tenure as a Research Assistant in the Department of Economics at the University of Colorado Boulder in 2013.
Internship Experience
Benjamin Raynor gained practical experience as an intern at the U.S. House of Representatives from 2012 to 2013. This internship provided him with insights into the workings of government and policy-making processes, complementing his academic background in political science.