Ibrahim Aydin
About Ibrahim Aydin
Ibrahim Aydin serves as the Head of Quality Assurance Risk Controls and Chief of Staff at UBS in Zürich, Switzerland, a position he has held since 2020. He has a diverse background in finance and compliance, with previous roles at UBS and Credit Suisse, and holds degrees in Business Administration and Finance.
Current Role at UBS
Ibrahim Aydin serves as the Head of Quality Assurance Risk Controls and Chief of Staff at UBS in Zürich, Schweiz. He has held this position since 2020, overseeing risk management and quality assurance initiatives within the organization. His role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing operational efficiency across various departments.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to his current role, Aydin worked at UBS in several capacities. From 2016 to 2020, he was involved in Trade Surveillance and Market Conduct Risk, focusing on compliance and risk assessment. He also served as a Conflicts of Interest Compliance Officer for a brief period in 2015. Additionally, he worked as a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Developer from 2018 to 2020, contributing to automation initiatives within the company.
Education and Expertise
Aydin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, where he studied Finance and General Management. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Banking and Finance from ZHAW School of Management and Law. His academic background supports his expertise in compliance controls, particularly in Investment Suitability and KYC processes.
Early Career Background
Before joining UBS, Aydin gained experience in various roles. He worked as a Draftsman in Civil Engineering at Ingenieurbureau Heierli AG from 2008 to 2010 and completed an internship as a Business Manager in Sales & Trading Services at Credit Suisse in 2014. His early career also included an apprenticeship as a Draftsman at Pöyry from 2004 to 2008.
Skills and Initiatives
Aydin possesses skills in electronic transaction surveillance, utilizing systems such as SMARTS and Actimize. He has demonstrated entrepreneurial thinking, leading to various initiatives within UBS. His contributions include implementing process amendments in internal reporting and developing Excel Macro Automations to enhance efficiency.