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 U.S. sanctions laws and regulations (OFAC), who is familiar with other sanctions regimes, including EU and UK, and who can:

•assess direct and indirect sanctions risks in transactions, deals, client on-boarding/periodic reviews, securities-related escalations and payments

•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

•support senior staff 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

•update training materials related to sanctions risks, update and enhance team procedures and compile metrics

Detailed salary information:
• Weehawken, New York: the salary range for this role is $164000 to $211000
• Washington: the salary range for this role is $129000 to $166000
The expected salary range(s) for this role as of the date of this posting is/are based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. This role may also be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. For benefits information, please visit ubs.com/usbenefits.

Job Reference #

327470BR

City

Nashville, New York, Raleigh, Washington, Weehawken

Job Type

Full Time

Your team

We are currently seeking a Financial Crime Americas Sanctions Officer who will be working within the Financial Crime Prevention team. Our role is to assist UBS in the fight against sanctions.

Your expertise

•4-year college degree or international equivalent

•ideally, 8+ years of financial crimes compliance experience, at least 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

•expertise in sanctions laws and processes, including the ability to analyze sanctions and export control requirements for determining permissible transactions and business activity

•strong writing and analytical skills, including writing procedures and compiling metrics

•results-oriented, analytical, and detail oriented, with the ability to shift priorities based on business demands

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

•proficiency in various software, including LexisNexis, Excel, PowerPoint, and various compliance related and database systems

•a law degree or master’s degree with ideally two years' experience working at OFAC and/or similar experience in a Supranational Organizations (e.g. UN) is an advantage

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.

Salary information

US Only: The expected salary range for this role is $129000 to $211000 based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. Please see «Your role» section for detailed salary information.

Join us

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.

Contact Details

UBS Business Solutions SA
UBS Recruiting

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.