Simon Teh
About Simon Teh
Simon Teh serves as the Director (Legal) for Global Banking at UBS, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive legal experience, having previously worked at AMP, Commonwealth Bank, PwC Australia, Gilbert + Tobin, Silverbrook Research, and Netpage.
Current Role at UBS
Simon Teh serves as the Director (Legal) for Global Banking at UBS. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the legal framework and compliance aspects of the global banking operations. His role involves overseeing legal matters and providing guidance on regulatory compliance within the banking sector.
Previous Experience at AMP
Prior to his current role, Simon worked at AMP as Legal Counsel in Financial Services Legal from 2020 to 2021. During his tenure, he focused on legal issues related to financial services, providing counsel on various regulatory and compliance matters.
Legal Career at Commonwealth Bank
Simon Teh has extensive experience at Commonwealth Bank, where he held multiple legal counsel positions. He worked as Legal Counsel for Wealth Management from 2015 to 2016, followed by a role as Junior Legal Counsel in the same area. He then transitioned to Legal Counsel for Corporate Advisory and M&A Legal from 2017 to 2020, where he managed legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
Early Career at PwC and Gilbert + Tobin
In the early stages of his career, Simon worked at PwC Australia as part of the Corporate Advisory team for four months in 2014. He also spent six months at Gilbert + Tobin in 2014, focusing on Competition and Regulation, where he gained insights into regulatory frameworks and compliance.
Background in Finance and Operations
Before entering the legal field, Simon Teh worked in finance and operations roles. He was a Senior Officer at Silverbrook Research from 2005 to 2012, overseeing finance, operations, and HR functions. He later served as a Senior Officer at Netpage from 2012 to 2014, where he managed operational tasks.