Kavita Thaker
About Kavita Thaker
Kavita Thaker serves as the Executive Director and EMEA Head of Global Banking Compliance at UBS, a position she has held since 2023. With extensive experience in compliance across various financial institutions, she has held significant roles at UBS, SMBC Nikko Capital Markets, ING, and other notable banks.
Current Role at UBS
Kavita Thaker serves as the Executive Director and EMEA Head of Global Banking Compliance at UBS. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the oversight and management of compliance within the global banking sector. Her role involves ensuring that UBS adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policies across the EMEA region.
Previous Experience at UBS
Before her current role, Kavita Thaker was the Executive Director and EMEA Head of Global Banking & Control Room Compliance at UBS from 2022 to 2023. In this capacity, she focused on compliance matters related to banking operations and the control room, ensuring that the organization maintained high standards of regulatory compliance.
Career Background in Compliance
Kavita Thaker has extensive experience in compliance across various financial institutions. She worked at SMBC Nikko Capital Markets Limited in multiple roles, including Director of Private Side Advisory Compliance and Executive Director overseeing Capital & Global Markets Advisory Compliance. Her career also includes positions at ING, Standard Chartered Bank, and Santander Corporate & Investment Banking, where she held senior compliance roles.
Education and Training
Kavita Thaker studied at Copthall, where she gained foundational knowledge that supported her career in compliance. Her educational background has been integral to her understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance practices in the financial sector.
Notable Positions Held
Throughout her career, Kavita Thaker has held several notable positions in compliance. She served as Compliance Officer at Bank of America, where she managed EMEA Control Room compliance for five years. Additionally, she worked at Societe Generale and Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander, focusing on control room compliance and regulatory matters.