Arif Lokhandwala
About Arif Lokhandwala
Arif Lokhandwala is a Senior Associate in the International Markets division of the Markets Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he has worked since 2017. He has a diverse background in law and international affairs, having held positions at UBS Financial Services and the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Current Role at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Arif Lokhandwala serves as a Senior Associate in the International Markets division of the Markets Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the analysis and management of international economic factors that impact U.S. monetary policy. His role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to assess global market trends and their implications for the Federal Reserve's objectives.
Previous Experience at UBS Financial Services
Before joining the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Arif Lokhandwala worked at UBS Financial Services as an Associate Director and Assistant General Counsel from 2006 to 2009. In this role, he provided legal counsel and support on various financial services matters, enhancing his expertise in the intersection of law and finance.
Educational Background in Law and International Affairs
Arif Lokhandwala earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Brooklyn Law School, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. He furthered his education with a Master of Arts (MA) in International Affairs and Economics from The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, completing his studies from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from Wesleyan University, where he studied from 1998 to 2002.
Prior Roles at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Prior to his current role, Arif Lokhandwala worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as an International Economic Associate from 2013 to 2016. In this capacity, he focused on economic analysis related to Europe, contributing to the Global Economic Analysis team. His experience also includes a six-month detail at the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Europe and Eurasia Office, where he worked on international affairs.
Early Career at UBS Wealth Management
Arif Lokhandwala began his career at UBS Wealth Management, where he served as a Summer Associate and Intern from 2005 to 2006. This early experience provided him with foundational knowledge in wealth management and financial advisory services, setting the stage for his subsequent roles in the financial sector.