Chris Jones

Chris Jones is an experienced executive director with a strong background in recruitment and talent management within the financial services industry. Currently serving as the Americas Head of Recruitment at UBS since April 2013, Chris leads strategic initiatives across wealth management, investment banking, and asset management, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies as well as internal mobility. Prior roles at UBS include leading recruitment for the Investment Bank and Global Wealth Management in the Americas and managing teams in various global locations. Chris has held previous positions at GOW Recruitment, Ross Human Directions, Marks Sattin, ANZ, Kiwibank, and Westpac, building expertise in front office recruitment and client relationships. Educational qualifications include a Business (Hons) degree from Birmingham City University, a Global Diploma in Commerce from Kaplan, and a Diploma in Financial Planning, also from Kaplan.