Denis Kulagin
About Denis Kulagin
Denis Kulagin is a Global Wealth Management Compliance Officer specializing in AML Due Diligence at UBS in Zürich, Switzerland. He has a diverse background in finance and compliance, with previous roles at Centrum Bank, TAIFEX, and Saatchi & Saatchi, and holds multiple academic qualifications including a Ph.D. and an International MBA.
Current Role at UBS
Denis Kulagin serves as the Global Wealth Management Compliance - APAC and CEE AML Due Diligence Officer at UBS. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to compliance efforts within the organization. His role focuses on anti-money laundering (AML) due diligence, ensuring that UBS adheres to regulatory requirements in the Asia-Pacific and Central and Eastern Europe regions.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to his current role, Denis Kulagin worked at UBS in various compliance positions. He served as a Compliance Officer for Market Conduct and Trade Surveillance in 2017 for seven months. Additionally, he was a Compliance Officer for eComms Monitoring from 2015 to 2017 for two years. His experience at UBS has provided him with a solid foundation in compliance and regulatory practices.
Education and Expertise
Denis Kulagin has an extensive educational background. He earned a Ph.D. from National Chengchi University from 2009 to 2011. He also completed an International MBA at the same institution from 2006 to 2009. His studies included a year as an exchange student at Renmin University of China. In 2017, he obtained the SIX Trader License from SIX Swiss Exchange, further enhancing his expertise in financial markets.
Early Career and Research Experience
Denis Kulagin began his career as a Research Analyst at TAIFEX in 2009, where he worked for 11 months. He also held a position as a Research Fellow at the University of Zurich from 2012 to 2013. His early roles provided him with valuable research and analytical skills that have contributed to his later positions in compliance and management.
Work Experience in Taiwan
Denis Kulagin has significant work experience in Taiwan. He worked as an Online Marketing Project Manager at Saatchi & Saatchi for one year from 2009 to 2010. He also interned at ING in 2008 for 11 months. His time in Taiwan has provided him with diverse professional experiences in both marketing and finance.