Anti-Fraud Officer–Risk Assessment, Control Testing, Thematic Review

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328562

Nashville, New York, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, Weehawken

Full Time

Do you want to combat fraud and prevent financial crime? Do you want to be part of a team that is building a new fraud program for a consumer digital bank? Are you a team player able to partner across an organization and provide subject matter expertise for the development and implementation of robust fraud risk mitigation? Can you play a key role in providing oversight, advice and challenge across a comprehensive fraud program?

Are you an individual capable of undertaking a demanding yet rewarding role that entails a focus on both strategic thinking and execution?

We're looking for a second line of defense Anti-Fraud Officer to provide oversight, advisory and challenge to the UBS businesses in the US in their management of fraud risk and adherence to the requirements of the fraud program, including:

• Identification of key risks and execution of the risk assessment processes, including the RCSA, macro and micro assessments, dynamic risk assessment, and cyclical refresh processes
• Conducting of thematic reviews in key areas of risk that require deeper analysis
• Testing and assessment of the fraud control framework, including design and operating effectiveness of Key Procedural Controls (KPCs), technology and tools used for fraud detection and prevention
• Working with the FCP colleagues to ensure assessment of fraud risks and controls relevant to New Business Activities (NBIs)
• Supporting the articulation and assessment of the fraud risk profile
• Challenging the effectiveness of the entity’s execution of the conduct risk framework and management activities

Provide support and subject matter expertise, including:

• Staying abreast of industry developments, emerging risks and fraud trends, including regulatory and legislative advisories, and communication to stakeholders
• Participation in regulatory examinations and engagements, internal audits and reviews related to the fraud program, including providing guidance on and ensuring completion of remedial actions
• Participation in various Financial Crime Committees and Governance Forums, including presentation of findings and updates relevant to the fraud program
• Partnering with second line of defense central fraud framework teams in ensuring the development and implementation of a comprehensive and robust fraud program
• Supporting the business in ensuring effective management of consequential fraud risks in order to protect UBS’ reputation and long‑term sustainable growth, through the provision of subject matter expertise

• Weehawken, Salt Lake City, Raleigh, New York, Nashville: the salary range for this role is $90,000 to $120,000

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

To better serve Financial Advisors and clients in North America, UBS aims to modernize the Banking capabilities of UBS Bank USA, and deliver a more holistic, full‑service banking offering to our clients. UBS will digitize the core Banking systems to be faster, more effective, and more efficient in delivering checking/savings, lending and cash management offerings with a focus on key segments.

UBS will build on its already high‑performing Bank and strong net promoter scores with digitally led and high‑touch capabilities and further align to the UBS client promise – personalized, relevant, on‑time, and seamless services.

You’ll be joining the financial crimes business advisory with a focus to partner directly with 1st line AML and Fraud, compliance, product, and technology teams to help UBS in the fight against money‑laundering, fraud, corruption and terrorist financing. You will be based in Weehawken, NJ, Nashville, TN, Raleigh, NC or Salt Lake City, UT.

• Preferably 4‑year college degree or international equivalent
• Ideally 3+ years of prior fraud prevention, financial crimes or related…