WM US Financial Crime Prevention Governance Officer
- Recruiter
- UBS
- Location
- Weehawken, United States - New Jersey
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 23 Apr 2022
- Closes
- 22 May 2022
- Ref
- 250589BR
- Approved employers
- Approved employer
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
Your role
Do you want to have a role in preventing criminals and terrorists from abusing the financial and legislative systems? Are you the type of person who wants to be part of a team developing a program to prevent financial crimes? Are you an individual capable of undertaking a demanding yet rewarding role?
We are looking for someone who can:
• support the Financial Crimes Prevention (FCP) Program Governance and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) functions for Wealth Management Americas FCP team
• establish and maintain a framework to ensure that all of the WMUS FCP Governance activities are carried out in compliance with BSA/AML, Sanctions, and AB&C regulations and internal policies
• develop and oversee overall WMUS FCP program documentation (with an emphasis on Know Your Client and EDD functions), including policies, procedures, and control mappings within WMUS to ensure compliance with regulation, UBS requirements, and industry best practices
• facilitate responses to regulatory, audit, and internal exams and testing as well the corresponding "Run the Bank" and "Change the Bank" deliverables for the FCP EDD Group
• support the UBS Operational Risk Framework, including development and assessment of controls and drafting of formal closure documents in response to identified issues
• prepare reporting, communications and presentations for senior executives and board of directors
• complete UBS annual BSA/AML/OFAC training
Your team
We are currently seeking a FCP Program Governance Officer who will be reporting into the WMUS Head FCP Governance within the Americas Financial Crime Prevention team. Our team helps UBS in the fight against money-laundering, fraud, corruption and terrorist financing.
Your expertise
• a 4-year college degree or international equivalent
• ideally 2+ years of prior AML compliance or related regulatory experience with a wealth management firm, broker dealer, retail and/or private bank, and/or custodian and/or correspondent bank or 2+ years of compliance related experience at a law firm, regulatory agency, major professional services firm, or in law enforcement/military intelligence
• experience handling sensitive information with a high degree of discretion with a focus on the maintenance of client privacy
• working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, Access, etc.
• strong written/verbal communication and analytical skills; able to digest and translate complex concepts for wide audiences
• able to identify and interpret data trends based upon information collected from case management tools
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) / Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) / Certified AML, and Fraud Professional (CAFP) are a plus
• able to interact with, and present to, all levels of management
• action-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
• able to calmly manage conflict and pressure in a demanding, high-volume environment
About us
UBS is the world's largest and 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.
With more than 70,000 employees, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?
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?
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.
Do you want to have a role in preventing criminals and terrorists from abusing the financial and legislative systems? Are you the type of person who wants to be part of a team developing a program to prevent financial crimes? Are you an individual capable of undertaking a demanding yet rewarding role?
We are looking for someone who can:
• support the Financial Crimes Prevention (FCP) Program Governance and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) functions for Wealth Management Americas FCP team
• establish and maintain a framework to ensure that all of the WMUS FCP Governance activities are carried out in compliance with BSA/AML, Sanctions, and AB&C regulations and internal policies
• develop and oversee overall WMUS FCP program documentation (with an emphasis on Know Your Client and EDD functions), including policies, procedures, and control mappings within WMUS to ensure compliance with regulation, UBS requirements, and industry best practices
• facilitate responses to regulatory, audit, and internal exams and testing as well the corresponding "Run the Bank" and "Change the Bank" deliverables for the FCP EDD Group
• support the UBS Operational Risk Framework, including development and assessment of controls and drafting of formal closure documents in response to identified issues
• prepare reporting, communications and presentations for senior executives and board of directors
• complete UBS annual BSA/AML/OFAC training
Your team
We are currently seeking a FCP Program Governance Officer who will be reporting into the WMUS Head FCP Governance within the Americas Financial Crime Prevention team. Our team helps UBS in the fight against money-laundering, fraud, corruption and terrorist financing.
Your expertise
• a 4-year college degree or international equivalent
• ideally 2+ years of prior AML compliance or related regulatory experience with a wealth management firm, broker dealer, retail and/or private bank, and/or custodian and/or correspondent bank or 2+ years of compliance related experience at a law firm, regulatory agency, major professional services firm, or in law enforcement/military intelligence
• experience handling sensitive information with a high degree of discretion with a focus on the maintenance of client privacy
• working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, Access, etc.
• strong written/verbal communication and analytical skills; able to digest and translate complex concepts for wide audiences
• able to identify and interpret data trends based upon information collected from case management tools
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) / Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) / Certified AML, and Fraud Professional (CAFP) are a plus
• able to interact with, and present to, all levels of management
• action-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
• able to calmly manage conflict and pressure in a demanding, high-volume environment
About us
UBS is the world's largest and 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.
With more than 70,000 employees, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?
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?
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.