Paulo Véstia
About Paulo Véstia
Paulo Véstia serves as the Associate Director of Credit Risk Modeling at UBS in Zurich, Switzerland, where he has worked since 2022. He has a strong academic background in economics and finance, holding multiple degrees, and has accumulated extensive experience in risk modeling and analytics across various roles.
Work at UBS
Paulo Véstia has been serving as Associate Director in Credit Risk Modeling at UBS since 2022. His role involves overseeing credit risk assessments and developing models to evaluate financial risk. Prior to this position, he worked at UBS as a Risk Modeling & Analytics Specialist from 2020 to 2022. In this capacity, he contributed to the enhancement of risk modeling processes and analytics, ensuring that the organization maintained robust risk management practices.
Education and Expertise
Paulo Véstia holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management, which he completed from 2013 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Universidade de Évora between 2011 and 2013. Furthering his education, he obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mathematical Finance from ISEG from 2016 to 2018, and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Financial Engineering from Université de Lorraine in 2017-2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in credit risk modeling.
Professional Background
Before joining UBS, Paulo Véstia worked at EY as a Consultant in Advisory Financial Services from 2018 to 2020, where he provided insights and strategies related to financial risk. He also gained experience through internships at Eurovida and Vodafone in 2013 and 2016, respectively, and worked as an intern at CGD in 2018. These roles contributed to his comprehensive understanding of financial services and risk management.
Interests and Personal Life
Paulo Véstia enjoys skiing and traveling, reflecting his passion for exploring new cultures and environments. His interest in financial markets aligns with his professional focus in credit risk modeling. Colleagues describe him as an excellent team worker, friendly, and easy-going, indicating his strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively in team settings.