Kathrin Sager
About Kathrin Sager
Kathrin Sager is an Operational Risk Controller at UBS, specializing in Investment Products & Services and Chief Investment Office since 2015. She has a background in financial control and risk management, having previously worked at Goldman Sachs and Wegelin & Co.
Current Role at UBS
Kathrin Sager currently serves as an Operational Risk Controller within the Wealth Management division at UBS, specifically focusing on the Business Areas of Investment Products & Services (IPS) and Chief Investment Office (CIO). She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the development and implementation of risk management strategies. In her role, she conducts risk appetite assessments and business reviews, which are essential for identifying and mitigating potential operational risks.
Previous Experience at UBS
Before her current role, Kathrin Sager worked at UBS as a Credit Risk Analyst in Wealth Management from 2010 to 2015. During her tenure, she was involved in loss event reviews aimed at enhancing the firm's risk management strategies. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in credit risk assessment and operational risk control within the financial services sector.
Experience at Goldman Sachs and Wegelin & Co.
Kathrin Sager's career includes significant roles at Goldman Sachs and Wegelin & Co. She worked as a Financial Controller at Goldman Sachs from 2004 to 2008 in Zürich, where she gained valuable insights into financial operations. Following this, she served as a Portfolio Manager for Quantitative Strategies at Wegelin & Co. Private Bankers from 2008 to 2010. These positions contributed to her expertise in financial analysis and portfolio management.
Educational Background
Kathrin Sager studied International Management at Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW, where she earned her Diplom from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, she spent 11 months studying at 아주대학교 in 2003. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong understanding of management principles and international business practices.