Ozgun Unal, C Mgr
About Ozgun Unal, C Mgr
Ozgun Unal serves as the Executive Director and Head of e-FX Distribution UK at UBS, where he has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in foreign exchange sales and a commitment to diversity initiatives, he has held various roles in the financial sector since the early 2000s.
Work at UBS
Currently, Ozgun Unal serves as the Executive Director and Head of e-FX Distribution UK at UBS. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the firm's operations in London, United Kingdom. Prior to this role, he worked at UBS as Executive Director of FX eCommerce Sales for the UK and Netherlands from 2010 to 2020. His responsibilities have included overseeing electronic foreign exchange distribution and enhancing client engagement through innovative solutions.
Education and Expertise
Ozgun Unal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Istanbul University, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. He furthered his education at Cass Business School, earning a Master of Science in Investment Management from 2004 to 2005. His professional expertise encompasses EMFX and NDF products, as well as FXPB connectivity and post-trade automation. He is knowledgeable in connectivity via API or MDPs for execution.
Background
Ozgun Unal has a diverse professional background in the financial services industry. He began his career as an FX Broker Dealer at Baxter Financial Services from 2001 to 2004. He then worked at Man Financial as an FX Sales Trader from 2004 to 2006. Following that, he held the position of Vice President in E-FX Business Development at State Street Bank (Currenex) for 10 months before joining Saxo Bank as Manager of Institutional Sales from 2006 to 2009. His extensive experience in foreign exchange sales and distribution has shaped his current role at UBS.
Achievements in Diversity and Inclusion
Ozgun Unal is actively involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at UBS. He focuses on recruiting diverse junior talent and is a passionate advocate for advancing the career progression of junior female and diverse talent in investment banking. His commitment to these initiatives reflects a dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace and promoting equal opportunities within the financial sector.