Stuart Edwards
About Stuart Edwards
Stuart Edwards is an Executive Director in Global Markets Compliance at UBS, specializing in EMEA coverage for Voice Sales and Trading. He has extensive experience in compliance roles across various financial institutions, including MUFG, UBS, and Cantor Fitzgerald.
Current Role at UBS
Stuart Edwards serves as the Executive Director of Global Markets Compliance at UBS, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads EMEA coverage for Voice Sales and Trading, focusing on Cash Equities and Exchange Traded Derivatives across both developed and emerging markets. He acts as the primary advisory contact for the UBS Execution Hub, which is a multi-asset outsource trading desk. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance within the trading environment and advising on regulatory matters.
Previous Experience at MUFG
Before joining UBS, Stuart Edwards worked at MUFG as the Head of Markets Advisory from 2019 to 2022. His tenure lasted three years in London, where he provided strategic advice on market operations and compliance. His role involved overseeing advisory services related to market regulations and ensuring adherence to compliance standards within the organization.
Experience at UBS
Stuart Edwards previously held the position of Global Head of Electronic Trading Compliance at UBS in 2023, serving as maternity cover for 11 months. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing compliance related to electronic trading activities, ensuring that UBS adhered to regulatory requirements in this fast-evolving sector.
Educational Background
Stuart Edwards studied at the University of Nottingham, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History from 1992 to 1995. Prior to this, he attended Queen Elizabeth's Boys School in Barnet, where he completed his A Levels from 1987 to 1992. His educational background has provided him with a foundation for his analytical and advisory roles in the financial sector.
Career History and Compliance Roles
Stuart Edwards has extensive experience in compliance and trading roles. He worked at Cantor Fitzgerald as the Head of Front Office Assurance from 2018 to 2019 and previously held a position in Markets Compliance at the same firm from 2017 to 2018. His career also includes 19 years at Winterflood Securities as a Senior UK Equities Market Maker, where he gained significant expertise in market operations and compliance.