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Head of Advisory

UBS
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Oct 2025
💰 $282,500/yr($207,500/yr$282,500/yr)

About the role

City

Nashville, New York, Raleigh, Washington, Weehawken

Job Type

Full Time

Country / State

United States - District of Columbia, United States - New Jersey, United States - New York, United States - North Carolina, United States - Tennessee

Function Category

Compliance, Risk

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.

Your team

You will be working with the Americas Financial Crime Prevention team, who reports directly to the Global Financial Crime Prevention team. Our role is to assist UBS in the fight against sanctions.

Your expertise

• preferably 4-year college degree or international equivalent.
• ideally 8+ years of financial crimes compliance experience, preferably 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 a minimum of 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.

Your Career Comeback

We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.

Salary information

US Only: The expected salary range for this role is $207500 to $282500 based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. Please see «Your role» section for detailed salary information.

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