Matthew Slater
About Matthew Slater
Matthew Slater serves as the Global Head of Precious Metals Forwards and Physical Trading at UBS, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in financial services, having previously worked in various roles at UBS and Motorola Mobile Devices.
Current Role at UBS
Matthew Slater serves as the Global Head of Precious Metals Forwards & Physical Trading at UBS. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the firm's operations in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In this role, he manages a team of traders located in Zurich and London, overseeing trading activities and strategies related to precious metals.
Previous Experience at UBS
Before his current role, Slater worked at UBS from 1999 to 2007 as a Director. During this time, he led the establishment of the US middle office for the Interest Rates Derivatives business after transferring from London. He initially joined UBS in the Interest Rates Derivatives Back Office and later became a trading assistant.
Early Career at Motorola
Matthew Slater began his professional career at Motorola Mobile Devices, where he worked as a Graduate Engineer for 10 months from 1993 to 1994. In this role, he served as an Industrial Engineer in the cellular handset division, gaining valuable experience before transitioning to the financial services sector.
Education and Qualifications
Slater studied at the University of Birmingham, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) degree in Manufacturing Engineering from 1990 to 1993. He also holds a Series 7 license, which qualifies him to trade various securities.
Professional Experience Overview
With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Matthew Slater has developed a strong background in trading and operations. His career includes significant roles at UBS, where he has progressed from back office operations to leading trading teams in the precious metals sector.