Pascal Kistler
About Pascal Kistler
Pascal Kistler serves as the General Counsel EMEA at UBS Asset Management, a position he has held since 2012. He has extensive experience in legal roles within the financial sector, having previously worked at Credit Suisse in various capacities and holding advanced law degrees from Universität Zürich and other institutions.
Current Role at UBS Asset Management
Pascal Kistler serves as the General Counsel EMEA at UBS Asset Management, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he manages legal professionals across multiple EMEA locations, including London, Munich, Luxembourg, and Paris. His responsibilities include overseeing legal compliance and providing strategic legal advice to support the firm's operations in the region.
Previous Experience at Credit Suisse
Before joining UBS, Pascal Kistler worked at Credit Suisse in various capacities. He served as the Internal Control Systems / ORC & SOX 404 Compliance specialist from 2006 to 2009. Following this, he held the position of Head AM Advisory Control Group Asset Management Switzerland Legal Coverage from 2009 to 2011. He also worked as Head Legal Asset Management Division Switzerland for a brief period in 2005 and as Legal Counsel for the Asset Management Division from 2001 to 2005.
Educational Background
Pascal Kistler has an extensive educational background in law. He studied at Universität Zürich, where he achieved a Doctor of Law (JD) from 1999 to 2001. He also obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Universität Innsbruck and Universität Passau between 2005 and 2007. Additionally, he completed his Jurastudium, allgemein, at Universität Zürich, earning a Licentiate degree from 1993 to 1998.
Academic Involvement
In addition to his legal career, Pascal Kistler has academic experience. He worked as a Scientific Assistant for Prof. Dr. H.C. von der Crone at the University of Zurich from 1999 to 2000. This role involved supporting legal education and research in the field of Private and Business Law.
Regulatory Focus and Change Management
Pascal Kistler has a special interest in regulatory developments, particularly concerning European and Swiss regulatory changes. He is actively involved in change management initiatives within the asset management industry, contributing to the adaptation of legal frameworks and compliance strategies in response to evolving regulations.