Jennifer Y. Kim
About Jennifer Y. Kim
Jennifer Y. Kim serves as the Director in Global Conflicts, Business Selection & Reputational Risk at UBS, a position she has held since 2021. She has a diverse background in compliance and legal roles across several prominent financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and The Blackstone Group.
Current Role at UBS
Jennifer Y. Kim serves as the Director in Global Conflicts, Business Selection & Reputational Risk at UBS. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the firm's efforts in managing conflicts and reputational risks associated with business selection. Her role involves strategic oversight and collaboration with various departments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Jennifer Y. Kim worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in multiple capacities. She served as Vice President from 2017 to 2021, where she focused on compliance and risk management. Prior to that, she was a Compliance Associate from 2016 to 2017. Her tenure at JPMorgan Chase & Co. spanned a total of five years, during which she gained significant experience in the financial services sector.
Background in Legal and Compliance Roles
Jennifer Y. Kim has a background in legal and compliance roles across various organizations. She worked as a Litigation Paralegal at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP from 2008 to 2009. Later, she held positions at MKP Capital Management, L.L.C. as a Legal & Compliance Associate from 2014 to 2016, and at The Blackstone Group as a Legal & Compliance Administrative Assistant from 2012 to 2014. These roles contributed to her expertise in legal frameworks and compliance protocols.
Education and Academic Background
Jennifer Y. Kim studied at Wellesley College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education at Oxford University, studying Philosophy for one year from 2006 to 2007. Her academic background has provided her with critical thinking skills and a strong foundation in analytical reasoning.
Early Career at Project Renewal
Jennifer Y. Kim began her career as an Executive Assistant to the CEO and CFO at Project Renewal, where she worked from 2009 to 2012. This role in New York, New York, allowed her to develop organizational and administrative skills while supporting senior executives in their operations.