Elke Wittek
About Elke Wittek
Elke Wittek serves as the Head of Monitoring, Surveillance & Controls for Germany at UBS, bringing extensive experience from various roles at Deutsche Bank. Her background includes expertise in Anti-Financial Crime, compliance, and building control environments to mitigate regulatory risks.
Current Role at UBS
Elke Wittek serves as the Head of Monitoring, Surveillance & Controls in Germany at UBS. She has held this position since 2020, focusing on building a robust control environment to mitigate regulatory, operational, and reputational risks, particularly those associated with Greenwashing. Her role involves overseeing compliance and ensuring that the organization adheres to relevant regulations and standards.
Previous Experience at Deutsche Bank
Prior to her current role, Elke Wittek worked at Deutsche Bank in various capacities. She served as the Senior Audit Manager from 2001 to 2005 in the Geneva Area and later as the Audit Resolution Manager for the Global COO Office AML from 2012 to 2015 in Frankfurt. Additionally, she held the position of Head of Global Sourcing Management for AML, Compliance, and Regulations from 2015 to 2019. Her experience also includes roles in Quality Assurance for Anti-Money Laundering from 2008 to 2010 and as a Senior Audit Manager from 2006 to 2008.
Education and Certifications
Elke Wittek has a solid educational background in finance and auditing. She achieved a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Financial Support Services from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management between 1995 and 1997. She also completed a bank apprenticeship at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry from 1989 to 1992. Additionally, she studied at the Institute of Internal Auditors, earning the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation in 2003. She is currently preparing for the Certified Expert in Sustainable Finance exam scheduled for February 2024.
Expertise in Compliance and Risk Management
Elke Wittek possesses extensive knowledge of Anti-Financial Crime and Compliance, particularly in relation to the requirements set by The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and EU legislation. She has long-term experience in the 2nd and 3rd Line of defense areas and has demonstrated her ability to manage international project teams in Vendor Risk Management, AFC Reporting, and Audit. Her focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics further enhances her expertise in compliance and regulatory matters.
Communication Skills and Leadership
Elke Wittek is recognized for her strong communication skills, which enable her to effectively translate complex Anti-Financial Crime and Compliance topics into understandable language for all organizational levels. Her leadership experience includes managing diverse teams and projects, showcasing her ability to maintain stress resilience and assertiveness in high-pressure environments.