Solfrid Gunstveit
About Solfrid Gunstveit
Solfrid Gunstveit is a Business Risk Specialist focusing on Investment Guideline Monitoring at UBS, where she has worked since 2016. She has extensive experience in the finance sector, having held various roles at organizations such as Bank Vontobel AG and Harcourt Investment Consulting AG.
Current Role at UBS
Solfrid Gunstveit serves as a Business Risk Specialist in Investment Guideline Monitoring at UBS. She has held this position since 2016, contributing to the firm's operations in Zurich, Switzerland. In this role, she focuses on ensuring compliance with investment guidelines, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of investment processes. Gunstveit is part of a global team that operates across major financial centers in over 50 countries, enhancing the firm's risk management framework.
Previous Experience at Bank Vontobel AG
Prior to her current role, Gunstveit worked at Bank Vontobel AG as an Associate Director in Alternatives Operations from 2012 to 2015. During her three years in Zurich, she managed operations related to alternative investments, contributing to the bank's operational efficiency and service delivery. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in investment operations within a competitive financial environment.
Experience at Udi
Solfrid Gunstveit served as a Senior Executive Officer in the Asylum Department at Udi from 2002 to 2005 in Norway. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing processes related to asylum applications, ensuring compliance with legal standards and regulations. This experience in public service added to her diverse professional background.
Educational Background
Gunstveit holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree, which she obtained from UNSW in 2005. She also studied law at the University of Oslo from 1995 to 2001, where she earned another Master's degree. Her educational background in international law and business law has equipped her with the knowledge necessary for her roles in risk management and compliance within the financial sector.
Recognition and Workplace Environment
At UBS, Gunstveit has been part of a workplace environment recognized by Universum as one of the world's most attractive employers for seven consecutive years, up to 2015. This recognition reflects the firm's commitment to employee satisfaction and professional development. Additionally, she has worked in organizations acknowledged by Euromoney for excellence in wealth management, investment banking, and asset management.