Irina Sklarevsky
About Irina Sklarevsky
Irina Sklarevsky is a Financial Crime Officer and Associate Director at UBS in London, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in financial crime prevention, having previously held positions at Citi and UBS, and holds degrees in International Relations and East Asian Studies from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Work at UBS
Irina Sklarevsky has been serving as a Financial Crime Officer - Associate Director at UBS since 2020. In this role, she focuses on mitigating risks related to financial crime, including bribery and corruption. She provides training on financial crime risks associated with politically exposed persons (PEP) and specializes in identifying risks linked to complex ownership structures and shell companies. Her expertise contributes to UBS's efforts in maintaining compliance and preventing tax evasion.
Previous Experience at Citi
Before her current role at UBS, Irina Sklarevsky worked at Citi in various capacities. She served as an AML analyst from 2014 to 2017, where she focused on anti-money laundering efforts. Additionally, she held the position of Support Officer at Citi from 2011 to 2014. Her experience at Citi provided her with a strong foundation in financial crime prevention and compliance.
Educational Background
Irina Sklarevsky studied at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from 2002 to 2005 and a Master of Arts in East Asian Studies from 2005 to 2007. She also attended Peking University for one year from 2007 to 2008. Her academic background equips her with a diverse understanding of international relations and regional studies.
Early Career and Other Roles
In her early career, Irina Sklarevsky held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Translator/Web Content Manager at Badoo for four months in 2011. Additionally, she served as a Sales Team Leader at Interval International for nine months in 2010. These roles provided her with experience in communication and management before transitioning to financial crime compliance.