Barbara Hartmann
About Barbara Hartmann
Barbara Hartmann serves as the Head of AML Standards & Screening in Financial Crime Prevention at UBS, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in compliance and operational risk control, having held various leadership roles at UBS since 2010.
Current Role in Financial Crime Prevention
Barbara Hartmann currently holds the position of Head AML Standards & Screening in Financial Crime Prevention at UBS. She has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the organization's efforts to combat financial crime. Her responsibilities include analyzing the impact of new regulations and implementing necessary changes to ensure compliance within the organization. This position builds on her extensive background in compliance and operational risk control.
Previous Experience at UBS
Barbara Hartmann has held several key positions at UBS prior to her current role. She served as Head Compliance Suitability from 2010 to 2014, focusing on compliance measures within the organization. From 2014 to 2016, she was the Head Employee Conduct, where she oversaw employee compliance matters. Following this, she worked as Head Policies & Processes in Compliance & Operational Risk Control from 2016 to 2021, managing compliance policies and processes across various banking sectors.
Educational Background
Barbara Hartmann studied at the University of St. Gallen, where she earned a Master of European and International Business Law from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, she pursued her PhD in financial management at the University of Fribourg, focusing on Swiss and English Takeover Law from 1995 to 1998. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her extensive career in compliance and financial management.
Expertise in Compliance and Risk Management
Barbara Hartmann possesses a broad range of experience in compliance and operational risk control across various sectors, including retail banking, wealth management, investment banking, and asset management. Her expertise encompasses managing teams in both project and functional setups, allowing her to effectively lead initiatives that align with regulatory requirements and organizational goals.