Stephen Marler
About Stephen Marler
Stephen Marler is a Test Manager at UBS, where he has worked since 2017. With over 20 years of experience in investment banking, he specializes in front to back trade processing and has a strong background in stakeholder management and risk control.
Work at UBS
Stephen Marler has held multiple roles at UBS since 2000, currently serving as a Test Manager since 2017. His responsibilities include coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for the MiFID II Cash Equity Trading Team. Prior to this role, he worked as a Business Change Analyst in two separate stints from 2014 to 2015 and from 2016 to 2017. He also worked as an Equities Settlements Clerk for a brief period in 2000. Throughout his time at UBS, he has developed strong stakeholder and people management skills.
Background in Investment Banking
Stephen Marler possesses over 20 years of experience in the investment banking sector. His career includes significant roles at Deutsche Bank, where he worked as an Equities Settlements Subject Matter Expert (SME) from 2002 to 2011. He also held a position at JPMorgan Chase as a Fixed Income Settlements Clerk from 1997 to 2000. His extensive background emphasizes a focus on front to back trade processing, system migration, and process improvement projects.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Marler studied at Chelmsford College. He has developed a strong risk and control mindset, complemented by managerial experience in both Run the Bank (RTB) and Change the Bank (CTB) environments. His expertise includes creating and executing risk-based test plans, managing defects, and producing clear management reporting. He is experienced in triaging defects and ensuring their successful resolution.
Professional Skills
Stephen Marler is skilled in stakeholder management and has demonstrated proficiency in managing teams at various levels. His experience encompasses system migration, business migration, and offshoring. He has coordinated numerous process improvement projects, showcasing his ability to enhance operational efficiency within the investment banking sector.