Melanie Roder
About Melanie Roder
Melanie Roder is an Environmental & Social Risk Control Specialist at UBS, where she has worked since 2020. She has a strong academic background in Business Administration and Sustainability from institutions such as the University of St.Gallen and Rotterdam School of Management.
Current Role at UBS
Melanie Roder serves as an Environmental & Social Risk Control Specialist at UBS since 2020. In this role, she focuses on identifying and managing environmental and social risks associated with the bank's operations and investments. Her work contributes to UBS's commitment to sustainability and responsible banking practices. She operates from Zürich, Switzerland, where she has been instrumental in integrating risk management strategies into the bank's overall framework.
Previous Experience at Inrate
Prior to her current position, Melanie Roder worked at Inrate as a Junior Client Service Manager from 2017 to 2020. During her three years in this role, she was involved in client engagement and support, focusing on sustainable investment solutions. Her experience at Inrate provided her with a solid foundation in client relations and sustainability practices within the financial sector, further enhancing her expertise in environmental and social risk management.
Educational Background
Melanie Roder holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration from the University of St.Gallen, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. She furthered her education with a Master of Arts (MA HSG) in Unternehmensführung, focusing on Sustainability Management, at the same university from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she participated in exchange programs at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, and BI Norwegian Business School, where she studied Global Business & Sustainability and Business Administration, respectively.
Internship Experience
In 2016, Melanie Roder completed a five-month internship in marketing at HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation. This experience allowed her to gain practical insights into marketing strategies within the non-profit sector, enhancing her understanding of sustainability initiatives. The internship contributed to her professional development and provided her with valuable skills applicable to her future roles.
High School Education
Melanie Roder completed her secondary education at Gymnasium Burgdorf from 2009 to 2013. During this time, she focused on economics and law, with a supplementary subject in geography. This educational background laid the groundwork for her future studies in business administration and sustainability.