Gareth Hughes
About Gareth Hughes
Gareth Hughes serves as the Head of Structured Products, Solutions & Risk Technology at UBS in London, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in quantitative finance and technology, having previously worked at notable financial institutions including Bank of America and Credit Suisse.
Current Role at UBS
Gareth Hughes serves as the Head of Structured Products, Solutions & Risk Technology at UBS, a position he has held since 2023. Based in London, England, he oversees the development and implementation of structured products and risk technology solutions. His role involves managing teams and projects that enhance the firm's capabilities in these areas.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Gareth Hughes held several significant positions in the finance sector. He worked at Bank of America as a Senior Quantitative Finance Manager for 7 months in 2017. He also spent time at UBS in various roles, including Head of Technology Strategy and Architecture (Derivatives & Solutions) from 2020 to 2022 and Head of Global Equity Derivatives Technology from 2018 to 2020. His experience spans multiple firms, including Credit Suisse, where he served as Equities Delta One Quants Lead and held other quant-focused roles.
Educational Background
Gareth Hughes earned his PhD in High Energy Particle Physics from the University of Liverpool, where he studied from 1997 to 2000. He also completed his BSc in Physics at the same institution from 1994 to 1997. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in quantitative finance and technology.
Career Timeline
Gareth Hughes has a diverse career trajectory in finance and technology. He began his career as a High Energy Physics Research Associate at the University of Liverpool in 2000. He transitioned into finance, working at Credit Suisse from 2004 to 2017 in various quantitative roles. He returned to UBS multiple times, contributing to different aspects of equity derivatives and technology strategy. His career reflects a strong focus on quantitative analysis and technology in financial services.