Pravin Bagree Cfa
About Pravin Bagree Cfa
Pravin Bagree is the Head of ETF Capital Markets at UBS ETFs, a position he has held since 2020 in Zürich, Switzerland. He has extensive experience in capital markets, having previously worked at firms such as Aberdeen Standard Investments, HSBC, and JPMorgan.
Work at UBS
Pravin Bagree serves as the Head of ETF Capital Markets at UBS ETFs, a position he has held since 2020 in the Zürich Area, Switzerland. In this role, he acts as the interface between UBS ETFs and external partners, including Authorised Participants and Official Market Makers. He oversees the ETF Capital Markets team, which includes four key components: Distribution, Tradability, Product Construction, and Platform. Bagree advises clients on tailored trading strategies to ensure competitive pricing and enhance liquidity for UBS ETFs. His responsibilities also include managing a team that facilitates both primary and secondary trading of UBS ETFs.
Previous Experience
Before joining UBS, Pravin Bagree worked at several notable financial institutions. He was an ETF Consultant and Capital Markets Specialist at Aberdeen Standard Investments from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he held various roles, including Head of ETF Trading at HSBC from 2012 to 2019, and positions at UniCredit Markets & Investment Banking, Credit Suisse, and JPMorgan. His extensive experience in capital markets and ETF trading spans over a decade, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Pravin Bagree holds a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Cambridge, where he studied from 2001 to 2004. He also achieved the CFA Charterholder designation from the CFA Institute between 2006 and 2008. Additionally, he studied Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for one year in 2002-2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in capital markets and financial analysis.
Technical Skills
Pravin Bagree possesses technical skills in various programming languages and financial tools, including Python, Visual Basic, SQL, and Bloomberg. These skills enhance his ability to analyze data and develop trading strategies effectively. His proficiency in these areas supports his work in managing ETF capital markets and advising clients on trading strategies.
Career Timeline
Pravin Bagree's career spans multiple roles in the finance sector, beginning with his position as a Summer Intern at PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2002. He progressed through various roles, including Research Assistant at MIT Sloan School of Management and positions in debt and equity capital markets at JPMorgan, Credit Suisse, and HSBC. His career reflects a consistent focus on capital markets, particularly in the ETF space, culminating in his current leadership role at UBS.