Conrad Okongwu
About Conrad Okongwu
Conrad Okongwu is a Market Risk Manager currently employed at UBS, with a background in market risk analysis and financial management. He has previously held positions at Credit Suisse and ForexTime Ltd, and has extensive academic qualifications in finance and business.
Current Role at UBS
Conrad Okongwu serves as a Market Risk Manager at UBS, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing market risk assessments and developing strategies to mitigate potential financial risks. His expertise in risk management contributes to UBS's commitment to maintaining a robust risk framework.
Previous Experience at Credit Suisse
Prior to joining UBS, Conrad worked at Credit Suisse as a Market Risk Analyst from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he focused on analyzing market risks and implementing risk management strategies. His work involved evaluating financial instruments and market conditions to support decision-making processes.
Professional Background in FX Markets
Conrad has extensive experience in the foreign exchange markets, having worked at ForexTime Ltd (FXTM) in various roles. He served as an FX Markets Analyst from 2012 to 2015 and later as Head of Department for FX Markets Trading/Analysis from 2015 to 2019. His responsibilities included market analysis and developing trading strategies.
Educational Qualifications
Conrad holds multiple degrees in finance and business. He earned an MSc in Global Business from the University of Hertfordshire in 2020, an MBA in International Finance and Investment from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2021, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Management from the National Open University of Nigeria in 2014. He also completed a Financial Trading Analysis (FTA) program at the University of Essex in 2015.
Teaching Experience
Conrad has contributed to academia as a Guest Lecturer in Technical Analysis at the University of North Carolina Wilmington from 2021 to 2023. In this role, he shared his knowledge of financial markets and risk management with students, enhancing their understanding of practical applications in the field.