Senior Sanctions Advisory Officer

Tasks

• Advice on U.S. and international sanctions in the context of a complex geopolitical environment
• Protecting the Financial System from Direct and Indirect Sanctions
• Translating complex requirements from multiple regulatory frameworks into cases that require a deep understanding of sanctions and collaboration with Compliance and Operational Risk
• Making or supporting critical decisions regarding various risks (e.g., sanctions, investment/asset classifications, and sanctions measures, etc.)
• Building capabilities across UBS by developing, implementing, and monitoring sanctions control processes
• Assume a credible leadership role as a trusted advisor and decision-maker for client and transaction inquiries, particularly from a U.S. perspective

Requirements

• A university degree or equivalent qualification, ideally a master’s degree in law, economics, finance, banking, or international relations
• More than 8 years of experience in the areas of sanctions, AML/CTF (anti-money laundering/counterterrorism financing), and regulation, including more than 5 years at a U.S. agency that oversees sanctions
• Proven success in leading individuals, projects, or groups and in working within a matrix structure or corporate organization
• Extensive experience in interpreting laws and regulations
• Strong Institutional Involvement in Case Management
• Proven experience in leading the assessment and monitoring of complex sanctions cases and enforcement actions
• Experience working with regulatory authorities
• Excellent analytical, technical, strategic, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Organizational and Problem-Solving Skills