Seema Desai
About Seema Desai
Seema Desai is a Director at UBS, where she has worked since 2014, specializing in country and sovereign risk analysis for emerging markets. She has held various positions in notable firms such as Oxford Analytica, Eurasia Group, and Schroders, and has a strong academic background in economics from the London School of Economics and the University of Oxford.
Current Role at UBS
Seema Desai has served as a Director at UBS since 2014. In this role, she provides expert analysis and insights on economic trends, particularly focusing on emerging markets. Her position involves evaluating country and sovereign risk, which is crucial for investment decisions and strategic planning within the financial sector.
Previous Experience at Oxford Analytica
Seema Desai worked at Oxford Analytica for nine months in 2006 to 2007. During her time there, she contributed to the Consulting Practice, where she focused on providing analysis related to geopolitical risks and their implications for economic conditions in various countries.
Experience at Eurasia Group
From 2007 to 2013, Seema Desai was part of the Asia practice at Eurasia Group in London. Her work involved analyzing political and economic developments in Asia, allowing her to develop a nuanced understanding of the region's dynamics and the associated risks for investors.
Educational Background
Seema Desai studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where she earned a B.Sc in International Economics. She furthered her education at the University of Oxford, obtaining a Master's degree in Economics. This academic foundation supports her expertise in economic analysis and risk assessment.
Career as an Economist
Seema Desai has a significant background as an economist, having worked at various financial institutions. She was an Asia Economist at Schroders from 1996 to 1999 and served as an Economist at CLSA for one year in 1995 to 1996. Her roles have consistently involved analyzing economic trends and risks, particularly in the context of Asia and emerging markets.