Karen Chiu
About Karen Chiu
Karen Chiu serves as the Investment Bank Chief Operating Office Associate Director at UBS in Hong Kong SAR, where she has worked since 2019. She focuses on strategic initiatives to unlock new revenue opportunities and expand into new markets.
Work at UBS
Karen Chiu has been serving as the Investment Bank Chief Operating Office Associate Director at UBS since 2019. In this role, she manages strategic initiatives aimed at unlocking new revenue opportunities and facilitating market entry for the Investment Bank's COO team. Prior to this position, she worked as an Investment Banking Analyst for a period of seven months in 2019 and as an Investment Banking Business Management Analyst from 2018 to 2019. Throughout her tenure, she has completed three rotations within the Investment Bank Chief Operating Office.
Education and Expertise
Karen Chiu holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from City University of Hong Kong, which she completed from 2013 to 2018. She also participated in international academic programs as a Visiting Student at Monash University in 2014 for 11 months and at the University of Amsterdam in 2016 for 11 months. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in legal principles, which complements her expertise in investment banking operations.
Background
Before her roles at UBS, Karen Chiu gained practical experience as a Legal Intern at various companies in Hong Kong SAR from 2013 to 2018. This experience allowed her to develop a strong understanding of legal frameworks and business operations, which she later applied in her investment banking career. Her diverse background in both legal and financial sectors enhances her capabilities within the COO team at UBS.
Career Progression
Karen Chiu's career at UBS reflects a steady progression within the investment banking sector. She began her journey as a Legal Intern and transitioned to roles such as Investment Banking Analyst and Investment Banking Business Management Analyst before advancing to her current position as Associate Director. This trajectory highlights her commitment to professional growth and her ability to adapt to various roles within the organization.