Marija Misenina Polakova
About Marija Misenina Polakova
Marija Misenina Polakova serves as the Executive Director and Head of Switzerland Investment Bank Audit at UBS, a position she has held since 2020. She has a background in Business Administration and Computer Science from Aston University and previously worked as a Manager in Risk Assurance at PwC UK.
Work at UBS
Marija Misenina Polakova has served as the Executive Director and Head of Switzerland Investment Bank Audit at UBS since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing audit functions within the investment banking sector in Switzerland. Her position is based in Zurich, where she has contributed to the firm's commitment to maintaining high standards of governance and risk management in its operations.
Education and Expertise
Marija Misenina Polakova studied Business Administration and Computer Science at Aston University from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education by studying at ICAEW from 2008 to 2011. This academic background provides her with a solid foundation in both business principles and technical skills, which are essential in her current role in audit and risk management.
Background
Before joining UBS, Marija Misenina Polakova worked at PwC UK as a Manager in Risk Assurance from 2009 to 2014. During her five years at PwC, she gained extensive experience in risk assessment and management, which has informed her approach to audit practices in her current position. Her career trajectory reflects a strong focus on financial services and risk management.
Professional Experience
Marija Misenina Polakova has accumulated significant professional experience in the finance and audit sectors. Her tenure at PwC UK equipped her with critical skills in risk assurance, which she has applied in her current role at UBS. Her experience spans over a decade, demonstrating her commitment to the field of audit and risk management.