Your role

Are you risk averse but risk aware? Do you know how to maintain independence and objectivity? We are looking for someone like that to:

• Independently perform 2LoD EDD reviews for complex onboarding and lifecycle cases with a strong Latin America (LatAm) focus
• Act as escalation point for high risk and sensitive clients
• Challenge KYC/EDD submissions from 1st LoD for plausibility, completeness and compliance
• Assess complex ownership structures, SoW/SoF plausibility and adverse media in cross border contexts
• Ensure audit ready, regulator grade EDD documentation and consistent risk decisions

Your team

You'll be working in the Financial Crime Prevention Team in Germany. As part of the EMEA Financial Crime Prevention function, we are managing a broad range of compliance aspects, including but not limited to AML/ CTF, Sanctions Compliance, Fraud and Anti-Bribery and Corruption across products and services within UBS Europe SE Head Office in Germany.
We are providing professional support, advice and coaching to comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements as well as with Group directives and standards for the management and all local business areas.

Your expertise

• university degree, ideally in economics, finance or law
• relevant experience of minimum 3 years in AML/KYC, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) or Financial Crime Prevention
• good knowledge and understanding of Financial Crime related risks, including AML, CTF, Sanctions Compliance, Fraud and Anti-Bribery and Corruption related German and European regulation
• proven exposure to complex, high risk client cases, incl. LatAm jurisdictions
• sound know-how in SoW/SoF assessment, adverse media analysis and complex structures
• able to work in a dynamic and demanding environment with control focus and attention to detail
• reliable and resilient (challenging situations and conversations don't scare you)
• able to work independently and take decisions
• flexible in performing both daily compliance tasks alongside more complex activities and projects
• fluent in English; Spanish and/or Portuguese strongly preferred; German will be considered as additional asset
• you're curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment - validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use

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.

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.