Sébastien Roques, C AI A, Frm
About Sébastien Roques, C AI A, Frm
Sébastien Roques serves as the Deputy Head Northern Region of Germany and Executive Director at UBS, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in wealth management and investment, having held positions at several prominent financial institutions across Europe.
Current Role at UBS
Sébastien Roques serves as the Deputy Head of the Northern Region of Germany and holds the title of Executive Director at UBS. He has been in this position since 2021, operating from Hamburg. In his role, he is involved in strategic planning and decision-making processes. He coordinates with various departments, including the CIO-Office, Investment Banking, Human Resources, and Compliance. His responsibilities also include hiring and training new staff, emphasizing the importance of team development within the organization.
Previous Experience in Wealth Management
Prior to his current role, Sébastien Roques accumulated extensive experience in wealth management. He worked at Berenberg as Director in Wealth & Asset Management from 2012 to 2020 in Hamburg. Before that, he held positions at Julius Baer in Geneva as a Relationship Manager from 2005 to 2007, and at ODDO BHF in Frankfurt am Main as a Relationship Manager from 1997 to 1999. Additionally, he served as an Investment Manager at Pictet & Cie in Zürich and Geneva from 2007 to 2012, and at Deutsche Bank in Geneva as an Investment Manager for the Wealth Management Team focusing on the Middle East from 2004 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Sébastien Roques has a solid educational background in finance and investment management. He studied at Paris ESLSCA Business School, where he earned a Master of Science (MS) in Investment Management from 1995 to 1996. He also completed an Executive Education program in Advanced Asset Management at INSEAD in 2015. Furthermore, he is an Associate member (ACSI) of The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI) since 2018 and has achieved the Investment Advice Diploma (IAD) Level 4.
Specialization in Investment Strategies
In his current position at UBS, Sébastien Roques focuses on various investment strategies, particularly in Private Equity, Private Debt, and Hedge Funds. His expertise in these areas contributes to the strategic direction of the Northern Region of Germany. His involvement in these specialized investment sectors aligns with his extensive background in wealth management and investment management roles across different financial institutions.