Financial Intelligence Unit Program Operations Officer

Your role

Do you want to keep criminals from abusing the financial system? Are you someone who likes to do the right thing? Do you know how to maintain independence and objectivity?

We are looking for someone like that who can:

• operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, supporting a number of different teams engaged in the conduct of often complex and high-profile financial investigations of possible violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, Money Laundering Crimes and fraud
• exploit very strong IT-user skills. You must develop a deep expertise in numerous information systems including the Standardized Case Management Tool and UBS' in-house investigations platforms
• communicate effectively and with confidentiality. You will be required to interact with complete ease with branch personnel and investigators alike. You are wholly comfortable on calls where there is a requirement to secure pertinent information from others within a tight timeframe
• write in a concise and precise manner, reviewing and amending regulatory reports, and subsequently submitting via online systems
• provide support for regulatory and audit exams, Financial Crime Prevention Program testing, and management reporting.
• support senior staff / management in researching and responding to regulatory requests, demonstrate leadership potential to assist new team members develop their understanding of our processes and have the potential to be able to direct and mentor over time

Join us

At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we're more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?

Your expertise

• 4 year college degree or international equivalent

• ideally 1+ years of AML experience with a wealth management, broker dealer, retail and/or private bank, and/or correspondent bank

• strong Excel skills with the ability to rapidly format a spreadsheet, and perform V-lookup and pivot tables

• working knowledge and ability to execute a variety of computer based and proprietary systems to include Oracle, Data warehouse, LexisNexis, Internet Explorer, MS Office applications, case management systems, and/or various compliance related and database systems

• experience handling sensitive information with a high degree of discretion with a focus on the maintenance of client privacy

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) / Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) / Certified AML and/or Fraud Professional (CAFP) would be beneficial but is not essential

• highly analytical, with the ability to provide practical solutions and prioritize a diverse workload with multiple deadlines

• result-oriented and assertive (you don't shy away from challenging situations)

• detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and change directions based on business demands

• work well in a cohesive unit in support of the overall advancement of the team

About us

UBS is the world's largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors..

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.