Raphael Lang
About Raphael Lang
Raphael Lang is a Director and Compliance & Operational Risk Specialist at UBS, where he has worked since 2011. He leads a team focused on compliance and operational risk while managing complex IT and data quality projects.
Work at UBS
Raphael Lang has been employed at UBS since 2011, initially serving as a Project Manager and later advancing to the role of Director and Compliance & Operational Risk Specialist in 2019. He operates from the Opfikon office, where he leads a team of two employees in the compliance and operational risk sector. In his current position, he serves as the first point of contact for global data quality issues within UBS's Group Shareholder Reporting program. Additionally, he holds the position of Deputy Head of Group Shareholder Reporting, overseeing complex IT and data quality projects.
Education and Expertise
Raphael Lang's educational background includes studies at KV Zurich Business School, where he achieved Kaufm. Angestellter from 1998 to 2001. He also attended the Swiss Tax Academy, completing a program focused on VAT and earning the Sachbearbeiter Steuern designation in 2005. Furthermore, he studied at SGO Business School, obtaining a Projektmanager SGO-CAS qualification from 2010 to 2011. His education equips him with a strong foundation in compliance, operational risk, and project management.
Background
Before joining UBS, Raphael Lang worked at Deloitte as an Administrative Assistant and Tax/VAT Assistant from 2003 to 2007. He then transitioned to UBS, where he served as a Regulatory Reporting Data Analyst from 2007 to 2011. His career path reflects a consistent focus on compliance and operational risk, supported by his extensive experience in regulatory reporting and tax-related roles.
Achievements
In his role at UBS, Raphael Lang is responsible for monitoring and implementing changes in legislation related to regulatory developments. He oversees the offshoring of processes and manages the Offshore Team for UBS's compliance program. His leadership in these areas contributes to the effective management of compliance and operational risk within the organization.