Vanessa Manders
About Vanessa Manders
Vanessa Manders is an experienced professional in internal communications, currently working in Group Internal Audit at UBS since 2020. She has a diverse background, having held various roles in finance, compliance, and quality management over her career spanning several decades.
Work at UBS
Vanessa Manders has held multiple positions at UBS, contributing significantly to the Group Internal Audit department. She began her tenure as an Executive Assistant in Compliance & Operational Risk Control from 2015 to 2017, working at the 5 Broadgate location. Following this role, she transitioned to another Executive Assistant position within Group Internal Audit, where she served from 2017 to 2020 in London. Since 2020, she has been working in Internal Communications for Group Internal Audit, marking a total of over eight years of service at UBS.
Previous Experience
Before her time at UBS, Vanessa Manders gained diverse experience in various roles. She worked as a Buying Assistant at dunhill from 1992 to 1997 for five years in London. Following this, she served as PA to the Chief Financial Officer of BP Exploration from 1997 to 2001, also in London. Additionally, she worked as a Quality Manager at Ixion from 2008 to 2015 in Chelmsford, where she focused on quality assurance for seven years.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa Manders studied at the University of the West of England, Bristol, where she earned a BA in Modern Languages from 1989 to 1992. Prior to this, she attended The Perse School in Cambridge, achieving 3 A Levels from 1986 to 1988. Her foundational education was completed at St Nicholas School, where she obtained 9 GCSEs from 1977 to 1986. This educational background has equipped her with strong communication skills relevant to her current role in Internal Communications.
Background
Vanessa Manders has a career spanning several decades, with a focus on administrative and communication roles. Her early career included positions in the fashion and energy sectors, which provided her with a broad skill set. Over the years, she has transitioned into internal communications and audit functions, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to professional growth.