Robert Fuentes
About Robert Fuentes
Robert Fuentes is a Managing Director at UBS, where he leads CDIO Group Functions, focusing on HR, communications, branding, legal, and corporate services. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, he has held key positions at Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, J.P. Morgan, and other notable firms.
Work at Goldman Sachs
Robert Fuentes has been serving as Managing Director at Goldman Sachs since 2011. In this role, he has contributed to various aspects of the Global Markets business lines. His responsibilities include overseeing operations related to Equity Finance, Repo, Securities Lending, Treasury, Asset Management, and Investment Banking. Fuentes has utilized his extensive experience to enhance technology relationships within the front office, aiming to develop innovative solutions that have gained recognition from industry publications.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining Goldman Sachs, Robert Fuentes held several key positions in the financial services sector. He worked at Deutsche Bank as Director of Global Markets Technology from 1996 to 2002. Prior to that, he was with J.P. Morgan in Securities Lending Technology from 1992 to 1995. Fuentes also served as Managing Director and CIO of the Americas at Dresdner Kleinwort from 2002 to 2011, and he worked at Lehman Brothers in Third Party Securities Lending from 1995 to 1996. His career began at MetLife as a Programmer Analyst in Managed Care from 1989 to 1992.
Current Role at UBS
In 2023, Robert Fuentes took on the position of Managing Director at UBS, focusing on CDIO Group Functions. His responsibilities include leading efforts in HR, Communications, Branding, Legal, and Corporate Services. He is based in New York, New York, and works on-site. In this role, Fuentes continues to apply his expertise in technology and business processes to drive operational improvements.
Education and Expertise
Robert Fuentes studied at Pace University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management Information Systems from 1985 to 1989. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, he has developed a strong focus on delivering high-quality, commercial, and scalable solutions. His expertise spans various domains, including Cyber Security, Legal and Regulatory Compliance, Human Capital Management, and Operational Risk.
Achievements in Technology and Innovation
Robert Fuentes is recognized for his thought leadership in enhancing technology relationships with front office business lines. He has been involved in driving business process reengineering efforts that utilize machine learning and statistical analysis to automate and streamline operations. His contributions to the industry have been acknowledged through various publications, highlighting his commitment to developing innovative solutions.