Robert Smalley
About Robert Smalley
Robert Smalley serves as the Managing Director, US Credit Strategist & Global Financials at UBS Securities LLC, where he has worked since 2010. He has extensive experience in fixed income research, having held positions at notable firms such as Lehman Brothers, HSBC, and Morgan Stanley, and he is a published author of trade ideas in various financial publications.
Work at UBS
Robert Smalley has served as Managing Director, US Credit Strategist & Global Financials at UBS Securities LLC since 2010. Based in Stamford, CT, he has held this position for 14 years. In his role, he formulates credit strategy recommendations for investment grade and high yield corporate bond markets, utilizing both top-down and bottom-up analytical perspectives. He publishes trade ideas regularly through various publications, including the Global Financials Snapshot and the Global Credit Navigator.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining UBS, Robert Smalley held several key positions in the financial services industry. He worked at Lehman Brothers as Director of Fixed Income Research from 1991 to 1994, and at Morgan Stanley as Principal in Fixed Income Research from 1994 to 1998. He also served as Managing Director of Fixed Income Research at HSBC from 1998 to 2002 and was the Director of Credit in the Corporate Treasurer's Office at American Express from 1989 to 1991. Additionally, he was Assistant Vice President at KBW from 1986 to 1989.
Education and Expertise
Robert Smalley holds a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University School of International Affairs, where he studied International Finance and Banking from 1983 to 1986. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Economics with a focus on Russian and Chinese Studies from Union College, attending from 1976 to 1981. His educational background supports his expertise in credit strategy and financial analysis.
Publications and Insights
Smalley contributes to the financial community through his publications, including the Global Financials Credit Snapshot, which he created to provide in-depth trade ideas and analysis on US and Yankee banks. He publishes trade ideas weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly in various formats, including the Global Credit Navigator and Morning Walk. His insights on credit strategy and corporate bond markets have led to appearances on CNBC and Bloomberg.
Client Engagement and Strategy Development
In his role at UBS, Robert Smalley frequently interfaces with senior bank management, conducting group client meetings with US money center banks and organizing on-site meetings with European banks. He is involved in formulating credit strategy recommendations, leveraging his extensive experience in the financial sector to guide clients in navigating the corporate bond markets.