Youri Boom
About Youri Boom
Youri Boom serves as the Country Risk Manager at UBS in London, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in risk management, having previously worked at ABN AMRO Bank and RBS in various roles.
Work at UBS
Youri Boom has served as the Country Risk Manager at UBS since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for assessing and managing risks associated with various countries in which UBS operates. His position is based in London, England, where he has contributed to the firm's risk management strategies for over seven years.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Prior to his tenure at UBS, Youri Boom worked at RBS in various roles related to risk management. He was the Country Risk Manager from 2008 to 2013, where he focused on identifying and mitigating country-specific risks. He then transitioned to the role of Project Manager for the Country Risk Framework from 2013 to 2015, and subsequently served as Risk Appetite Manager for Product and Asset Class Risk until 2017.
Experience at ABN AMRO Bank
Youri Boom began his career at ABN AMRO Bank, where he worked as an Economic Capital Analyst from 2005 to 2008. In this position, he analyzed economic capital requirements and contributed to the bank's financial risk assessments. His experience at ABN AMRO laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in risk management.
Education and Expertise
Youri Boom holds a Master of Science degree in Financial Engineering and Management from the University of Twente. He studied there from 2000 to 2005, gaining knowledge and skills that have been instrumental in his career in risk management. His educational background supports his analytical capabilities in assessing financial risks.