Marcel Herd
About Marcel Herd
Marcel Herd is a Project Manager in Global Products & Operations at UBS, with extensive experience in project management and business analysis across various roles within the company since 2005. He has a strong background in risk reporting and has demonstrated adaptability in both waterfall and agile project delivery methods.
Work at UBS
Marcel Herd has held multiple roles at UBS, demonstrating a significant tenure within the organization. He began as a Business Analyst in Group Technology from 2005 to 2010, focusing on Client Advisor Workbenches. He then transitioned to various project management positions, including roles related to BCBS239 Risk Reporting and Outputs from 2016 to 2019. His responsibilities included managing the implementation of credit risk reporting as part of the 'Too big to fail' initiative from 2014 to 2015. In 2020, he took on the role of Project Manager in Global Products & Operations, where he has been active for four years, overseeing initiatives that facilitate revenue increases in the Global Lending unit.
Education and Expertise
Marcel Herd studied at ZHAW School of Management and Law, where he earned a Betriebsökonom FH degree in Business/Managerial Economics, Banking & Finance from 2001 to 2004. He furthered his education at Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich HWZ, obtaining a DAS in Requirements Engineering with a focus on Project Management from 2008 to 2009. His expertise encompasses both waterfall and agile project delivery methods, showcasing his adaptability to various project management frameworks. He is recognized for his proactive approach to issue handling and strong client focus.
Background
Marcel Herd's professional background includes diverse roles in various organizations prior to his extensive career at UBS. He worked at Swissquote as a Treasury & Trading Team Member in 2005 and later as a Customer Care Agent from 2002 to 2004. His early career included positions such as Operations Assistant at Warburg Dillon Read - UBS AG and Export Assistant at Schlatter Group. He completed a commercial apprenticeship at Schlatter Group from 1996 to 1999, which laid the foundation for his future roles in finance and project management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Marcel Herd has been involved in numerous projects that have contributed to the operational efficiency and risk management capabilities at UBS. His role in the implementation of BCBS239 initiatives has been pivotal in enhancing risk reporting frameworks. Additionally, his responsibilities in the Global Products & Operations unit include facilitating initiatives that aim to increase revenue across the organization. His dual role as a product owner alongside project delivery showcases his versatility and commitment to effective project management.