Karin Lehmann Fonte Boa
About Karin Lehmann Fonte Boa
Karin Lehmann Fonte Boa is a Team Lead in Asset Management Finance and Leasing at UBS, where she has worked since 2015. She holds a Master of Science degree and a Swiss CPA, with extensive experience in finance, accounting, and risk management across various organizations.
Work at UBS
Karin Lehmann Fonte Boa has been employed at UBS since 2015, where she currently holds the position of Team Lead in Asset Management Finance and Leasing. In this role, she oversees financial operations and strategic initiatives within the asset management sector. Her tenure at UBS began earlier as an intern from 1998 to 2002, providing her with foundational experience in the financial services industry.
Education and Expertise
Karin holds a Master of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Bern, which she completed from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, she studied at Maastricht University from 2004 to 2008. She has also achieved a Swiss CPA designation after studying Accounting and Finance at the Schweizer Akademie fuer Wirtschaftspruefung during the same period. Her educational background is complemented by her expertise in Tax, Accounting, Banking, Treasury, and Internal Controls.
Background in Finance and Accounting
Karin has a diverse background in finance and accounting, having worked in various roles across notable organizations. She served as a Finance Specialist Accounting at Roche from 2013 to 2014 and as a Senior Risk and Finance Associate at Roche Services Holdings from 2008 to 2012. Prior to that, she was a Senior Associate in Insurance/Reinsurance at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 2004 to 2008. This extensive experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of financial operations.
Professional Experience at Roche and PricewaterhouseCoopers
Karin's professional journey includes significant roles at Roche and PricewaterhouseCoopers. At Roche, she worked as a Finance Specialist Accounting for one year in Basel, Switzerland, and as a Senior Risk and Finance Associate in Bermuda for four years. Her role at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Senior Associate in Insurance/Reinsurance spanned four years, where she developed her skills in financial analysis and risk management.