Karin Steele
About Karin Steele
Karin Steele is an IT Business Manager at UBS, with over 15 years of experience in financial planning and analysis within the financial services industry. She has held various roles at prominent institutions, including RBS and UBS, and is recognized for her strong numerical skills and effective relationship management.
Current Role at UBS
Karin Steele has been serving as an IT Business Manager at UBS since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing IT initiatives and managing projects within the organization. Her position is based in the City of London, where she has contributed to the strategic direction of IT services. With a focus on collaboration and flexibility, she plays a key role in ensuring that IT projects align with business objectives.
Previous Experience at RBS
Karin Steele has extensive experience at the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), where she held multiple positions. From 2007 to 2012, she worked as Business Lead & SME Decision Support and MI Finance. Prior to that, she served as Senior Analyst MI Reporting and MI Systems from 1998 to 2004. Additionally, she was a Finance Business Partner for Risk & Compliance & Divisional Headcount Reporting from 2012 to 2014. Her roles involved financial planning, analysis, and project management.
Education and Professional Development
Karin Steele has been studying at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants since 2003. This education has equipped her with advanced skills in management accounting and financial analysis, contributing to her expertise in the financial services industry. Her ongoing professional development reflects her commitment to enhancing her knowledge and skills in finance.
Skills and Expertise
Karin Steele possesses strong numerical and analytical skills, enabling her to interpret trends in financial data effectively. She has experience in decision support and managing project change initiatives within investment banking. Her ability to manage and deliver projects through extended global offshore teams demonstrates her capability in handling complex financial environments. She is recognized for her relationship management and communication skills, which enhance her effectiveness as a team player.
Career History at UBS Investment Bank
Before her current role, Karin Steele worked at UBS Investment Bank as an IT Service & Product Manager for a brief period in 2014. This position involved managing IT services and products, contributing to her overall experience in the financial sector. Her time at UBS Investment Bank provided her with insights into the operational aspects of IT within a financial institution.