Saranja Sivachelvam
About Saranja Sivachelvam
Saranja Sivachelvam serves as the Director of Equity Research for EMEA Retail at UBS in London, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in equity research, having previously worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in various roles.
Work at UBS
Saranja Sivachelvam currently holds the position of Equity Research Director for EMEA Retail at UBS, a role he has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, he served as an Associate Director in the same department from 2021 to 2023. His tenure at UBS has been based in London, England, where he has contributed to the firm's equity research efforts in the retail sector.
Previous Experience at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Saranja Sivachelvam has extensive experience at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he worked in various capacities. He began as a Summer Analyst in 2014, followed by roles as an Analyst from 2015 to 2016, and as an Equity Research Analyst focusing on Consumer Staples from 2016 to 2019. He then progressed to the position of Equity Research Associate in Consumer Staples from 2019 to 2021. His time at the firm spanned several years and provided him with a strong foundation in equity research.
Education and Expertise
Saranja Sivachelvam studied at the University of Oxford, where he earned a Master's degree in Chemistry from 2011 to 2015. His academic background also includes a Littlewood Science Scholarship at the University of Cambridge in 2010 and a Scientific Research Internship at King's College London in 2012. He completed his secondary education at Bancroft's School from 2003 to 2010.
Board Membership at British Psychotherapy Foundation
In addition to his roles in finance, Saranja Sivachelvam has been a member of the Board of Trustees at the British Psychotherapy Foundation since 2023. This position reflects his commitment to contributing to the field of psychotherapy and supporting the foundation's mission.
Early Career Experience
Saranja Sivachelvam's early career includes a Student Fellowship at the London Centre for Nanotechnology in 2011 and a Summer Internship at Astrium as part of the Nuffield Science Bursary in 2009. These experiences provided him with valuable insights and skills in scientific research and analysis.