Charles O'connor
About Charles O'connor
Charles O'Connor serves as an HR Business Partner at UBS, where he has worked since 2007, focusing on aligning people strategy with financial priorities. He has extensive experience in global people initiatives and has previously held roles in recruitment and consulting within the finance sector.
Work at UBS
Charles O'Connor has served as an HR Business Partner at UBS since 2007, accumulating 17 years of experience in this role in London, United Kingdom. He is part of the Group Functions HR Business Partner team, where he focuses on aligning people strategy with functional and financial priorities. His responsibilities include supporting approximately 2,500 permanent staff globally within the Group Risk, Group Compliance, and Group Finance organizations. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Senior Recruiter at UBS from 2005 to 2007.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining UBS, Charles O'Connor worked in recruitment roles at Michael Page and Badenoch + Clark. He was a Consultant in Accounting and Finance at Badenoch + Clark from 1999 to 2002, and then at Michael Page from 2002 to 2005. In these positions, he gained valuable experience in recruitment processes and client management within the finance sector.
Education and Expertise
Charles O'Connor studied at Oxford Brookes University, where he earned a BA (Hons) in English and French from 1992 to 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in human resources, particularly in designing and delivering high-profile, global people initiatives within large and diverse organizations.
Career Overview
Charles O'Connor's career spans over two decades in human resources and recruitment. He has developed expertise in aligning human resources strategies with business objectives, particularly in large organizations. His roles have included significant responsibilities in supporting staff and implementing people initiatives that cater to the needs of diverse teams.