Sanjay Deshpande
About Sanjay Deshpande
Sanjay Deshpande serves as the Managing Director and Head of Business Risk Organization for Markets, Advisory & Planning Products Americas at UBS Financial Services Inc., where he has worked since 2000. He has extensive experience in operational risk management, regulatory compliance, and audit management, supported by an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BS in Management Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Work at UBS
Sanjay Deshpande has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2000, currently serving as the Managing Director and Head of Business Risk Organization for Markets, Advisory & Planning Products Americas. In this role, he leads first line of defense business risk programs, focusing on Operational Risk Management, Regulatory & Compliance, and Audit Management. His tenure at UBS has seen him advance from Executive Director to Managing Director, reflecting his extensive experience and leadership in the financial services sector.
Education and Expertise
Sanjay Deshpande holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia University - Columbia Business School, where he studied from 1987 to 1989. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University, completing his studies from 1981 to 1985. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in risk management and business operations within the financial services industry.
Background
Sanjay Deshpande's educational journey began at Emerson Jr-Sr High School. Following his high school education, he pursued a Bachelor of Science degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University, which he completed before obtaining his MBA from Columbia University. His career has included leading a management consulting practice for eight years, where he worked with various industries, including financial services, manufacturing, consumer products, and telecommunications.
Achievements
In his current role at UBS, Sanjay Deshpande is responsible for designing and implementing a risk framework that supports core Wealth Management Products & Services for approximately 6,000 Financial Advisors. His leadership in developing business risk programs has contributed to the firm's operational integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.