Charles Strong
About Charles Strong
Charles Strong serves as the Director of Finance Change at UBS in London, a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in structured products and debt issuance, with a background that includes roles at Citibank and Bear Stearns.
Work at UBS
Charles Strong has held the position of Director - Finance Change at UBS since 2016. He has worked in this role for eight years in the City of London, England. His responsibilities include overseeing finance change initiatives and managing various aspects of financial operations within the organization.
Previous Experience
Prior to his tenure at UBS, Charles Strong worked at Citibank from 1998 to 2004 as part of the Client Transaction Group for six years. He then moved to Bear Stearns, where he served as Associate Director from 2004 to 2008 for four years. These roles provided him with extensive experience in the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Charles Strong studied Biological Sciences at the University of Bristol, where he earned a BSc Hons from 1993 to 1996. His academic background complements his professional expertise in managing structured debt and derivative transactions, with a focus on risk and control frameworks.
Specializations
Charles Strong specializes in fixed income and equity-linked structured products, structured credit, and debt issuance. He has a strong focus on risk exposure, particularly in Risk-Weighted Assets (RWA) and Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA). His key product strengths include repackaged debt, corporate debt issuance, and structured credit transactions.
Skills and Experience
Charles Strong possesses skills in documentation review, including ISDA agreements. He has experience with Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) transactions, syndicated bonds, and transaction management, which enhances his capability in the finance sector.