Emma Linford
About Emma Linford
Emma Linford is an Associate Director and Legal Documentation Specialist at UBS, where she has worked since 2013. She has extensive experience in legal documentation and project management, particularly in the context of Dodd Frank and EMIR regulations.
Current Role at UBS
Emma Linford serves as a Legal Documentation Specialist in Global Projects & Control at UBS, holding the position of Associate Director since 2013. In this role, she operates from London, United Kingdom, and is responsible for overseeing various legal documentation processes. Her work involves ensuring compliance with industry standards and requirements, particularly in relation to the Dodd Frank and EMIR documentation frameworks. Emma engages with multiple stakeholders to facilitate project execution effectively.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to her current role, Emma Linford worked at UBS in two capacities. From 2007 to 2013, she served as an Authorised Officer in Transactional Client Services for OTC Derivatives. In this position, she contributed to the management of legal agreements and netting rules for counterparties. Additionally, she was an Equity Vendor Manager at UBS from 2007 to 2010, where she focused on vendor management within the equity sector.
Experience at JPMorgan Chase
Emma Linford worked at JPMorgan Chase from 2001 to 2007 as part of the OTC Derivatives team. During her six years with the firm, she gained valuable experience in managing derivative transactions and legal documentation. This role provided her with a strong foundation in the complexities of financial instruments and the associated legal frameworks.
Education Background
Emma Linford attended Goffs School from 1991 to 1998, completing her education there over a seven-year period. This foundational education equipped her with essential skills and knowledge that would later support her career in the financial and legal sectors.
Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement
In her current role, Emma Linford plays a crucial part in managing projects that involve the remediation of DOX netting indicators for Stock Borrow Loan, which encompasses approximately 8000 agreements. She regularly interacts with key stakeholders, including Credit Risk, Business, Legal, and Data Management teams, to ensure effective project execution. Emma also engages in detailed data analysis to optimize legal resource allocation by identifying root causes of queries sent to the offshore legal team.