Lejla Husic
About Lejla Husic
Lejla Husic is a KYC Analyst at UBS, with a career spanning over two decades in financial services. She has held various positions in KYC and operations at notable institutions including Citi and BNY Mellon.
Work at UBS
Lejla Husic has been employed at UBS as a KYC Analyst since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for conducting Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and mitigating risks associated with customer onboarding. Her tenure at UBS spans two years, during which she has contributed to the firm's efforts in maintaining high standards of client due diligence.
Previous Experience at Citi
Before joining UBS, Lejla Husic worked at Citi as a KYC Operations Manager from 2021 to 2022. Her responsibilities included overseeing KYC operations and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards. Prior to this role, she served as an Operational Risk Analyst EWR/KYC at Citi from 2017 to 2022, where she focused on risk assessment and management within KYC processes.
Background at BNY Mellon
Lejla Husic has significant experience from her time at BNY Mellon. She worked as a Letter of Credit/Trade Specialist from 2003 to 2008, followed by a position as an OFAC Analyst from 2008 to 2016. In these roles, she developed expertise in trade finance and compliance with Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations, contributing to the firm's risk management and compliance efforts.
Education and Expertise
Lejla Husic earned an Associate's degree in Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry from Mohawk Valley Community College, completing her studies from 2001 to 2003. This educational background provided her with foundational skills in business operations and technology, which she has applied throughout her career in financial services and compliance.