Maria Belfort
About Maria Belfort
Maria Belfort serves as the Associate Director of Financial Crime Prevention (Onboarding) at UBS in Nashville, Tennessee, a position she has held since 2019. With a diverse background in financial services, she has extensive experience in relationship management and financial crime prevention.
Work at UBS
Maria Belfort has served as the Associate Director of Financial Crime Prevention (Onboarding) at UBS since 2019. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, she has focused on financial crime prevention, particularly in onboarding processes. Her role involves implementing strategies to mitigate risks associated with financial crimes while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Maria Belfort has a diverse background in the financial services sector. She worked at HSBC as a Credit Analyst from 2001 to 2002 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Later, she held various positions at Banco do Brasil, including Private Bank - Premium Bank Officer from 2014 to 2017 in Miami, FL, and Corporate Trade Finance Officer from 2011 to 2013 in New York, NY. Additionally, she was a Registered Relationship Management Associate at Citi from 2017 to 2019 in Miami, Florida.
Education and Expertise
Maria Belfort earned her Bachelor of Law from Universidade Castelo Branco, studying from 1998 to 2003. She furthered her education by obtaining an MBA in Management from LIM College, where she studied from 2010 to 2012. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in relationship management and financial crime prevention.
Background in Insurance and Sales Management
Before her roles in banking, Maria Belfort worked in the insurance sector as the Insurance Products Regional Manager at Sudameris from 1999 to 2001 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She also served as an Insurance Products Analyst at Sudameris from 1997 to 1999. Additionally, she was a Sales Manager at Cheiro da Mata from 2002 to 2009, where she gained valuable experience in sales and customer relations.
Commitment to Integrity
Maria Belfort is recognized for her commitment to upholding company values with integrity throughout her professional career. Her focus on exceeding client expectations and achieving organizational goals reflects her dedication to maintaining high ethical standards in the financial industry.