Meredith Bruce, Mps
About Meredith Bruce, Mps
Meredith Bruce serves as the Director and Deputy EMEA Regional Head of Financial Crime at UBS, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in legal and compliance roles across various financial institutions, including extensive experience in US tax regulations and financial crime prevention.
Current Role at UBS
Meredith Bruce currently serves as the Director and Deputy EMEA Regional Head of Financial Crime at UBS. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the management of compliance and risk within the financial institution. Her role involves overseeing financial crime prevention measures and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements across the EMEA region.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to her current role, Meredith Bruce worked at UBS as the Director and EMEA Regional Head of KYC Reviews and QA from 2018 to 2021. In this capacity, she focused on Know Your Customer (KYC) processes and quality assurance, enhancing the firm's compliance framework. She also served as the IB KYC, Tax & Regulatory Onboarding Manager from 2014 to 2017, where she managed onboarding processes related to tax and regulatory compliance.
Professional Background
Meredith Bruce has a diverse professional background in legal and compliance roles. She worked as a Securities Paralegal at Dollar General for five months in 2014 and as a Structured Transactions Paralegal at Bingham McCutchen LLP from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she held positions at Deloitte UK as a Tax, Global Information Exchange Consultant/Manager and at The Peterson Companies as a Real Estate Paralegal.
Education and Qualifications
Meredith Bruce earned her Master’s Degree from The George Washington University, where she studied from 2007 to 2009. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Drew University, completed between 2003 and 2007. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in compliance, risk management, and legal documentation.
Expertise in Financial Compliance
Meredith Bruce possesses extensive experience in handling US Withholding Tax and the US QI/QDD regime. She has demonstrated proficiency in implementing the Proceeds of Crime Act and FinCEN's CDD Rule. Her skills include managing compliance and risk within financial institutions and leading teams in the financial sector.