Jayadev Mishra, Cfa
About Jayadev Mishra, Cfa
Jayadev Mishra is the Head and Chief Investment Officer of High Yield at UBS, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in finance, having previously worked in various roles at UBS, HSBC, and Frontline Analysts.
Current Position at UBS
Jayadev Mishra serves as the Head, CIO High Yield at UBS, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees high yield investment strategies and manages a team focused on maximizing returns in the high yield sector. His leadership is critical in navigating market trends and making informed investment decisions to benefit clients.
Previous Experience at UBS
Before his current role, Jayadev Mishra worked at UBS from 2013 to 2018 as a Senior High Yield Analyst, CIO, and previously held the position of Head, CIO Investment Grade Corporates from 2015 to 2018. His tenure at UBS spanned five years in various capacities, contributing to the firm's investment strategies in Zurich.
Background in Financial Analysis
Jayadev Mishra has extensive experience in financial analysis, having worked as a Credit Research Analyst at HSBC from 2010 to 2013. Prior to that, he was the Director of High Yield Research at Frontline Analysts from 2006 to 2010. His background includes a focus on high yield and investment grade corporate sectors, enhancing his expertise in credit markets.
Education and Qualifications
Jayadev Mishra holds a Master of Business Administration from XLRI Jamshedpur, where he studied from 2002 to 2004. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology from Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, completing his degree from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in finance and investment.
Early Career at Cognizant Technology Solutions
Jayadev Mishra began his career as a Senior Business Analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions from 2004 to 2006. This early experience in a technology-driven environment contributed to his analytical skills and understanding of business processes, which he later applied in the financial sector.