Sanjay Deshpande
About Sanjay Deshpande
Sanjay Deshpande serves as the Executive Director and Head of Business Risk and Quality Management for Investment Solutions and Middle Markets at UBS. He has extensive experience in risk management and consulting, having previously held positions at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Harris Corporation.
Current Role at UBS
Sanjay Deshpande serves as the Executive Director and Head of Business Risk and Quality Management for Investment Solutions and Middle Markets at UBS. He has held this position since 2010, contributing to the firm's risk management strategies in Zurich, Switzerland. His role involves overseeing risk management frameworks that enhance business health and profitability.
Previous Experience at UBS
Before his current role, Deshpande worked at UBS in various capacities. He served as Executive Director and Risk Manager from 2005 to 2010 and as Corporate Vice President from 2000 to 2005. His tenure at UBS focused on developing and implementing risk management programs across multiple sectors.
Career Background
Sanjay Deshpande has a diverse career background. He began as a Manufacturing Engineer at Harris Corporation from 1985 to 1986 and later worked as an Industrial Engineer at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York from 1986 to 1987. He also led a management consulting practice for eight years, providing services to various industries including financial services and telecommunications.
Education and Expertise
Deshpande holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he studied from 1981 to 1985. He furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School, completing his studies from 1987 to 1989. His academic background supports his expertise in risk management and business operations.
Risk Management Initiatives
Sanjay Deshpande has implemented innovative risk management frameworks that have significantly improved business health and profitability. He has led risk programs in various areas, including Operational Risk Management, Regulatory & Compliance, and Business Continuity Management. Notably, he designed a risk framework that supports Wealth Management Products and Services for over 7,000 Financial Advisors.