Samuel Weiss
About Samuel Weiss
Samuel Weiss is a Regional Team Lead and Application Support Specialist at UBS, where he has worked since 2018 in Weehawken, New Jersey. He has extensive experience in IT consulting across several financial institutions and manages a team providing global client support.
Work at UBS
Samuel Weiss has held the position of Regional Team Lead/Application Support Specialist at UBS since 2018. In this role, he serves as the primary contact during U.S. hours for an Oracle SQL-based data repository that manages millions of financial instruments daily. He oversees an offshore support team that provides 24/7 client support globally. His responsibilities include managing Unix servers and Informatica workflows, as well as utilizing Autosys for scheduling and running production jobs. He also handles support inquiries and updates related to Cash Equity, Futures and Options, and Fixed Income instruments.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to his current role at UBS, Samuel Weiss worked as an IT Consultant at several financial institutions. He was employed at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2018, and at Barclays from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he served as an IT Consultant at Credit Suisse from 2012 to 2014. His diverse experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in application support and financial data management.
Education and Expertise
Samuel Weiss studied at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical skills in managing financial data systems and application support.
Internship Experience
Samuel Weiss began his career in finance with a summer internship at UBS in 2008, where he gained initial exposure to the financial services industry. This experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles and helped him develop a strong understanding of application support within a financial context.