Stephen Bidwa, Cams
About Stephen Bidwa, Cams
Stephen Bidwa is an Executive Director at UBS, specializing in financial crimes model validation and enhanced due diligence. He has extensive experience in fraud prevention and operational risk management, having held various roles in prominent consulting and financial firms.
Current Role at UBS
Stephen Bidwa currently serves as an Executive Director at UBS, a position he has held since 2023. He works in a hybrid capacity from Weehawken, New Jersey. In this role, he focuses on financial crimes model validation and enhanced due diligence, leveraging his extensive experience in fraud prevention and operational risk management.
Previous Experience at FTI Consulting
Before joining UBS, Stephen Bidwa worked at FTI Consulting as an Investigative Consultant for one year, from 2009 to 2010. His role involved conducting investigations and providing insights related to financial crimes, which contributed to his expertise in the field.
Professional Background in Financial Services
Stephen Bidwa has a robust background in financial services, having held various positions at notable firms. He worked at Deloitte Financial Advisory Services as a Manager from 2002 to 2008, and later served as Vice President at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2019. He also held the role of Director of Fraud Prevention at UBS from 2019 to 2023, further solidifying his expertise in fraud prevention and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Bidwa earned a Master of Arts in Research/Intelligence Analysis from Mercyhurst University, where he studied from 2000 to 2002. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University, completed between 1995 and 1999. His education complements his professional skills in operational risk management, project management, and knowledge of AML and KYC processes.
Skills in Database Management
Stephen Bidwa possesses expertise in designing, building, and managing large i2 iBase databases. This skill set has been instrumental in his roles, particularly in enhancing due diligence and financial crimes model validation efforts throughout his career.