Umar Manzar, Cfa
About Umar Manzar, Cfa
Umar Manzar is the Director of Service & Cost Management at UBS, where he has worked since 2018. He manages a significant cost base and plays a key role in strategic planning and budgeting.
Work at UBS
Umar Manzar has been serving as the Director of Service & Cost Management at UBS since 2018. In this role, he manages a substantial cost base of approximately 250 million CHF. He leads a global cost management team, focusing on delivering timely and value-enhancing financial results. His responsibilities include overseeing the sector's internal controls processes to ensure financial integrity and efficiency. Additionally, he plays a pivotal role in the three-year strategic planning and budgeting process, identifying opportunities to improve cost management procedures and templates.
Previous Positions at UBS
Before his current role, Umar Manzar held multiple positions at UBS. He worked as a Business Controller from 2014 to 2017, where he contributed to financial analysis and reporting. Following this, he served as a Business Strategist for one year from 2017 to 2018. His experience at UBS spans over six years, during which he has developed a strong understanding of the company's financial operations.
Education and Expertise
Umar Manzar is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder, having studied at the CFA Institute. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from NUST Business School, where he studied Finance, Accounting, and Investment Management from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in financial management and analysis.
Career Background
Umar Manzar has a diverse career background in finance and cost management. He began his career as an intern at Ernst & Young in 2005. He then worked at Richemont as a Finance Trainee for 11 months in Dubai. Following this, he joined DHL, where he held various roles, including Global Controller from 2010 to 2014 and Finance Freight Analyst from 2009 to 2010. His varied experiences have equipped him with a comprehensive skill set in financial oversight and strategic planning.