Rens George
About Rens George
Rens George serves as an Associate Director at UBS Investment Bank, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in financial services, having held various roles at notable institutions such as Barclays Capital, BNY ConvergEx, and Goldman Sachs.
Work at UBS Investment Bank
Currently, Rens George serves as an Associate Director at UBS Investment Bank, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he focuses on managing client onboarding and connectivity, with an emphasis on relationship management and vendor relations. He oversees implementations in systems related to equities, derivatives, and swaps, ensuring efficient execution technology. Rens also leads strategic initiatives aimed at latency and capacity improvements, as well as overall cost reduction within the product area.
Previous Experience at Barclays Capital
Rens George worked at Barclays Capital as an Assistant Vice President from 2009 to 2015, where he gained significant experience in the financial sector over six years. His role involved managing various projects and contributing to the firm’s operational efficiency. This position followed his tenure at Bank of New York Mellon, where he worked as a Senior Analyst for 11 months.
Career Background in Financial Services
Rens George has a diverse background in financial services, having worked at several prestigious firms. He began his career as an Analyst at Goldman Sachs, where he was employed from 2003 to 2007. Following that, he held positions at BNY ConvergEx as a Senior Analyst and at Bank of New York Mellon. His early experience also includes a role as a Systems Engineer-Avionics at DRDO, Bangalore-ADE/ADA.
Education and Expertise
Rens George studied at Cochin University of Science and Technology, where he developed a strong foundation in his field. He specializes in managing the book of work for trading GUIs and compliance/market access reviews. His expertise extends to improving client and internal execution technology through strategic initiatives, making him a valuable asset in his current and previous roles.
Leadership in Strategic Initiatives
In his current role at UBS, Rens George acts as a liaison between sales, the electronic service desk, product teams, and technology. He proposes new development projects and leads strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. His focus on latency and capacity improvements contributes to the overall effectiveness of the product area.