Molly Stern
About Molly Stern
Molly Stern serves as the Director of Sustainable Finance at UBS, where she has worked since 2021. Previously, she held positions at ANZ and Sustainalytics, and she holds multiple degrees in commerce and science from the University of Otago and the University of Cambridge.
Work at UBS
Molly Stern currently serves as the Director of Sustainable Finance at UBS, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on integrating sustainability into financial practices and strategies. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to promote sustainable investment and finance solutions. She operates from the London office, contributing to UBS's commitment to sustainability in the financial sector.
Previous Experience at ANZ
Prior to her role at UBS, Molly Stern worked at ANZ for five years, from 2015 to 2020, in London, United Kingdom. During her tenure, she held the position of Associate in the Resources, Energy & Infrastructure division. Her responsibilities included analyzing market trends and supporting clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Additionally, she began her career at ANZ as an intern in Global Markets Institutional in Wellington, New Zealand, from 2013 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Molly Stern has a strong educational background in commerce and sustainability. She earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from the University of Otago, completing her studies from 2010 to 2014. She also participated in an exchange semester at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University in 2013. Furthering her expertise, she studied Business Sustainability Management at the University of Cambridge in 2018, achieving a High Pass.
Experience at Sustainalytics
Molly Stern worked as a Manager at Sustainalytics from 2020 to 2021 in the London Metropolitan Area. In this role, she focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) research and analysis, contributing to the firm's mission of providing insights into sustainable investment practices. Her experience at Sustainalytics enhanced her understanding of sustainability metrics and their application in finance.
Early Education at Wellington Girls' College
Molly Stern completed her secondary education at Wellington Girls' College from 2005 to 2009. This foundational education provided her with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue higher education in commerce and sustainability.