Ramesh Viswanath
About Ramesh Viswanath
Ramesh Viswanath is an Executive Director at UBS, where he has worked since 2020. He has a strong background in quantitative finance and analytics, with previous roles at Nomura and J.P. Morgan, and holds multiple degrees in Computer Science and Quantitative Finance from prestigious institutions.
Current Role at UBS
Ramesh Viswanath currently serves as Executive Director at UBS, a position he has held since 2020. He operates in Hong Kong SAR and is responsible for overseeing various aspects of the firm's operations in the equities domain. His extensive experience in quantitative finance and analytics contributes to UBS's strategic initiatives in the financial markets.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to his current role, Ramesh Viswanath worked at UBS as Director of Algorithms and Analytics from 2015 to 2020. During this five-year tenure in Hong Kong, he focused on enhancing the firm's capabilities in equity algorithms. He also held the position of Associate Director in Equities Algos and Analytics from 2013 to 2015, further solidifying his expertise in quantitative finance.
Experience at Nomura
Ramesh Viswanath worked at Nomura as an Equity Algorithms and Analytics Quant from 2010 to 2013. His three years in Hong Kong involved developing and implementing quantitative strategies in equity markets, contributing to the firm's analytics capabilities.
Educational Background
Ramesh Viswanath holds two Master's degrees from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He studied Quantitative and Computational Finance from 2008 to 2009 and Computer Science from 2001 to 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from Delhi University, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. His foundational education includes six years at Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram, where he focused on Computer Science.
Early Career at J.P. Morgan
In 2009, Ramesh Viswanath gained experience as an Equities Quant Summer Associate at J.P. Morgan. This two-month role provided him with insights into quantitative analysis within the equities sector, further shaping his career in finance.