Monil Shah
About Monil Shah
Monil Shah is an Associate Director at UBS, specializing in risk modeling and analytics. He has a strong background in finance and data science, with previous experience at Deloitte India and KHS Machinery Pvt. Ltd.
Current Role at UBS
Monil Shah serves as an Associate Director at UBS, a position he has held since 2021. He operates from the Mumbai, Maharashtra office. In this role, he specializes in risk modeling and analytics, focusing on Mortgage Backed Securities, Mandates, and Bond securities. His expertise contributes to the bank's strategic initiatives in risk assessment and management.
Previous Experience at Deloitte India
Before joining UBS, Monil Shah worked at Deloitte India as a Solution Advisor from 2016 to 2018. His tenure lasted two years in the Hyderabad Area, where he provided insights and solutions in various projects. This experience helped him develop skills that are applicable in his current role.
Educational Background
Monil Shah has a comprehensive educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance from the Institute of Management, Nirma University, from 2014 to 2016. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Data Science from Northwestern University, expected to be completed in 2025. His undergraduate studies include a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Dharmsinh Desai University, completed in 2012.
Contributions to UBS's Lombard Business
Monil Shah played a significant role in developing a Loan-to-Value (LTV) model for UBS's Lombard business, which facilitated an extension of the bank's book by approximately 2 billion USD. He also contributed to a model for lending against Mandates, which expanded UBS's offerings to new geographies and products, impacting around 80 billion USD. Additionally, he co-developed a model for assessing the risk of lending against bond securities.
Early Career at KHS Machinery Pvt. Ltd.
Monil Shah began his career at KHS Machinery Pvt. Ltd., where he worked as a Graduate Trainee for six months in 2011. He later served as an Engineer from 2012 to 2014, gaining valuable experience in engineering and project management during his time in the Ahmedabad Area.