Senior Sanctions Americas Governance Officer

Do you want to protect the financial system from direct and indirect sanctions risk? Are you someone who likes to do the right thing? Do you know how to maintain independence and objectivity?

We are looking for someone who understands well-versed in U.S. sanctions laws and regulations administered by (OFAC), who is familiar with other sanctions regimes, including EU and UK, and who can:
• manage the Financial Crimes Compliance (FCP) Governance program on sanctions by preparing reports, communications and presentations for regulators, senior executives and board of directors
• support the Head of Sanctions Americas in researching and responding to U.S. regulatory requests, ensure proper sanctions list maintenance, support the maintenance of documentation for audit, regulatory and supervisory reviews, and departmental procedures.
• liaise with internal audit and regulatory affairs teams on FCP audit and regulatory exams
• track and review relevant inquiries from regulators and law enforcement and FCP issue management
• organize, track and prep for FCP committees and meetings, draft minutes, and maintain comprehensive documentation library
• conduct various sanctions control tests, escalate potential sanctions control gaps, and recommend ways to enhance or change existing controls.
• assist with all aspects of U.S. regulatory reporting including but not limited to voluntary self-disclosures, rejects and blocked property reports.
• update training materials related to sanctions risks, update and enhance team procedures and compile metrics.

Your team

We are seeking a Sanctions Americas Governance Officer who will report into the Head of Sanctions Americas within the FCP team. Our role is to assist UBS in the fight against sanctions. Our team serves as a central hub for sanctions advisory, partnering closely with Compliance, Operational Risk Control, and key stakeholders across UBS to enable client activity and meet regulatory expectations through a strong, pragmatic control environment.

Your expertise

• 4-year college degree or international equivalent required. Master’s degree or law degree is an advantage.
• ideally 8+ years of financial crimes compliance experience, preferably some of which is in sanctions, at a private or investment bank, a broker dealer, a correspondent bank or other financial services institution, or equivalent experience at a law firm, regulatory agency, on organization in another regulated industry, a government agency, or in law enforcement
• experience working at OFAC and/or similar experience in a Supranational Organization (e.g. United Nations) is an advantage.
• previous experience in a Compliance governance role or similar is an advantage
• excellent verbal and written English communication skills and interpersonal skills
• able to work effectively with senior management and colleagues across regions and business units
• capable of developing presentations to various levels of the organization and regulators, including proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint and other presentation and documentation software
• analytical, with the ability to provide practical solutions and prioritize a diverse workload with multiple deadlines
• results-oriented and assertive
• detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and change directions based on business demands

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

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At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.