Victor Wong
About Victor Wong
Victor Wong serves as the APAC Head of EM Rates at UBS, a position he has held since 2018 in Hong Kong. He has extensive experience in the finance sector, having previously worked at HSBC, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill Lynch.
Work at UBS
Victor Wong has served as the APAC Head of EM Rates at UBS since 2018. In this role, he oversees the Emerging Markets Rates division within the Asia-Pacific region. His tenure at UBS has been marked by his extensive experience in rates trading, contributing to the firm's strategic initiatives in the EM sector. Prior to this position, he had a brief internship at UBS Investment Bank in 2004, which provided him with foundational insights into the banking industry.
Previous Experience in Banking
Before joining UBS, Victor Wong worked at HSBC Global Banking and Markets as Director of Greater China Rates Trading from 2011 to 2018. His responsibilities included managing trading operations and strategies in the Greater China region. Additionally, he held the position of Associate in Metals Options Trading at Morgan Stanley in London from 2006 to 2010. His career also includes summer analyst roles at Merrill Lynch in 2005 and UBS Investment Bank in 2004.
Education and Expertise
Victor Wong studied at the University of Cambridge, where he earned both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Engineering from 2003 to 2006. His educational background in engineering provides him with analytical skills applicable to financial markets. Prior to his time at Cambridge, he attended Charterhouse School from 2001 to 2003, where he completed his secondary education.
Career Timeline
Victor Wong's career in finance spans over a decade, beginning with his summer internships in 2004 and 2005. He transitioned to a full-time role at Morgan Stanley in 2006, where he worked for four years before moving to HSBC in 2011. After seven years at HSBC, he joined UBS in 2018. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on rates trading and emerging markets.