Carlos López Arenas
About Carlos López Arenas
Carlos López Arenas serves as the Director of Credit Risk for Latin America at UBS, a position he has held since 2009. He possesses a Master's degree in International Affairs from Columbia University and has previous experience in market risk and country risk analysis.
Work at UBS
Carlos López Arenas has held the position of Director, Credit Risk, Latin America at UBS since 2009. He has worked in this role for 15 years in Zurich, Switzerland. Prior to his current position, he served as Associate Director, Market Risk, Latin America from 2006 to 2009, also based in Zurich. His extensive experience at UBS has contributed to his expertise in credit risk management within the Latin American market.
Education and Expertise
Carlos López Arenas earned a Master's degree in International Affairs from Columbia University, where he studied at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) from 2004 to 2006. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Universidad De Sevilla. Additionally, he has studied at The University of Paris X, further enhancing his academic background in international affairs and risk management.
Background
Before joining UBS, Carlos López Arenas worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as a Country Risk Analyst in the Risk Management Group for a period of five months in 2006, based in New York, United States. His early career experience in risk analysis laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in credit and market risk management.
Professional Experience
Carlos López Arenas has accumulated significant experience in the financial sector, particularly in risk management. His roles at UBS and JPMorgan Chase & Co. have equipped him with a deep understanding of credit and market risks, particularly in the Latin American context. His career trajectory reflects a strong focus on risk analysis and management strategies.