Lionel Oster
About Lionel Oster
Lionel Oster is an FX Portfolio Manager at UBS, where he has worked since 2009. He has a diverse background in finance, having held various roles at F&C and other institutions, and possesses advanced degrees in Accounting, Finance, and Business Administration.
Work at UBS
Lionel Oster has been employed at UBS as an FX Portfolio Manager since 2009. In this role, he has contributed significantly to the firm's FX strategies and client communications. He is recognized as an internal specialist for Technical Analysis and plays a vital role in the Fixed Income Investment Committee, influencing the overall FX strategy. His efforts include leading a quantitative team to enhance existing FX tools and develop new ones. Additionally, he has successfully marketed UBS's services, notably securing the firm's first German FX overlay client.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining UBS, Lionel Oster held various positions at F&C. He served as the European Bond Portfolio Manager from 2001 to 2004 and as Head of European Bonds from 2004 to 2006. His career at F&C began as a Quantitative Analyst from 1996 to 1998, followed by a role as Fund Manager from 1998 to 2001. He also worked at Citi as a Country Analyst for a brief period in 1996. His early career includes a position as a Junior Accountant at Kuhn GmbH from 1993 to 1995.
Education and Expertise
Lionel Oster holds a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance from IECS - The Strasbourg Graduate School of Management, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Cass Business School in 1996. His foundational education includes a Baccalaureat Serie C in Mathematics and Physics from Lycee Leclerc, Saverne, and a Classe Preparatoir a HEC from Lycee Michel de Montaigne, Mulhouse.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
At UBS, Lionel Oster has played a key role in enhancing client relationships and communication regarding FX strategies. He regularly presents the FX strategy to key clients through presentations and weekly conference calls. His leadership in the quantitative team has been instrumental in developing new FX tools, which contribute to the firm's competitive edge in the market. His marketing strategies were pivotal in winning UBS's first German FX overlay client.