Gilles J. O. Walther, Cfa
About Gilles J. O. Walther, Cfa
Gilles J. O. Walther is a Credit Risk Officer at UBS, currently based in London, with extensive experience in credit risk management and a background in banking and finance. He founded Coderious Sàrl in 2022 to oversee indie game development projects while leading the EMEA Team for Special Situation Group and Structured Margin Loans at UBS.
Work at UBS
Gilles J. O. Walther has held the position of Credit Risk Officer at UBS since 2023, currently based in London, England. Prior to this role, he worked at UBS from 2014 to 2021 in Zürich, Switzerland, and then continued in the same capacity from 2021 to 2023 in Switzerland. During his tenure at UBS, he has led the EMEA Team for the Special Situation Group and Structured Margin Loans, focusing on credit risk management and commercial lending.
Education and Expertise
Gilles Walther has a diverse educational background in finance and business. He studied at HES-SO, where he earned a degree in Business Information Technology from 2001 to 2005. He also attended AKAD Bank + Finance, achieving a Diplôme fédéral in Banque et finance from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he completed his Maturité professionnelle commerciale at CFP Sion, specializing in Business/Commerce from 1998 to 2001. His education is complemented by strong programming skills in languages such as VBA, C#, C++, Java, Python, and R.
Background
Gilles Walther began his career in the financial sector with an apprenticeship at UBS from 1998 to 2001 in Sion, Switzerland. He briefly worked as a Call Center Agent at Swisscom in 2006 for three months. His professional journey reflects a commitment to the finance industry, culminating in his current role at UBS and his involvement in indie game development through his company, Coderious Sàrl, founded in March 2022.
Achievements
Gilles Walther has made significant contributions in his roles at UBS, particularly in credit risk management and team leadership within the EMEA region. His founding of Coderious Sàrl demonstrates his entrepreneurial spirit and interest in managing indie game development projects. His educational qualifications and proficiency in multiple programming languages further enhance his capabilities in the finance sector.