Josh Hershman
About Josh Hershman
Josh Hershman serves as the Chief Operating Officer of UBS Investment Bank (Americas) and UBS Securities LLC, with extensive experience in financial services, including previous roles at UBS, Barclays, and Goldman Sachs.
Current Role at UBS
Josh Hershman serves as the Chief Operating Officer of UBS Investment Bank (Americas) and UBS Securities LLC. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the strategic direction and operational efficiency of the investment banking division. In addition to his COO role, he is also a Managing Director at UBS, a position he has maintained since 2020.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to his current role, Hershman worked at UBS in various capacities. He was the Chief Operating Officer of Global Credit from 2020 to 2022 and served as Chief Operating Officer of Global Markets, Americas for eight months in 2020. His tenure at UBS has spanned several key operational leadership roles, enhancing the firm's market presence.
Experience at Trumid
Hershman was a Chief Operating Officer and Founding Partner at Trumid from 2016 to 2020. During his time there, he played a significant role in establishing the firm and overseeing its operational framework. His leadership contributed to Trumid's growth in the financial technology sector.
Background in Credit Trading
Josh Hershman has extensive experience in credit trading, having worked at several prominent financial institutions. He was involved in credit trading at Goldman Sachs from 2004 to 2011, at Merrill Lynch from 1999 to 2004, and at Barclays from 2011 to 2013. His expertise in this area has informed his subsequent leadership roles in operations.
Education and Industry Involvement
Hershman studied at the University of Pennsylvania from 1995 to 1999. He has also been an active member of the FinTech Industry Committee at FINRA since 2017, where he engages with industry developments and regulatory matters, contributing to the evolution of financial technology.