Sandra Scherrer
About Sandra Scherrer
Sandra Scherrer is a compliance professional specializing in financial crime prevention, currently working at UBS since 2020. She has extensive experience in various compliance roles within UBS and previously at HSBC and Julius Baer.
Current Position at UBS
Sandra Scherrer currently holds the position of Compliance - Financial Crime Prevention GWM at UBS. She has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the firm's efforts in compliance and financial crime prevention for a duration of four years. Her work focuses on ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and mitigating risks associated with financial crimes within the Global Wealth Management division.
Previous Experience at UBS
Sandra Scherrer has extensive prior experience at UBS, where she held multiple roles over the years. She served as Compliance Officer for Framework Investor Protection and Suitability, and C&ORC Risk Reporting from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she was a Senior Assistant for UHNW and GFO from 2011 to 2015. Her tenure at UBS also included positions such as Project Team Head of the Document Service Centre and various compliance-related roles, demonstrating her long-standing commitment to the organization.
Experience at HSBC Private Banking
Before her current role at UBS, Sandra Scherrer worked at HSBC Private Banking as a Compliance Officer in Financial Crime Operation. This temporary position lasted for nine months from 2016 to 2017 in Zürich und Umgebung, Schweiz. Her responsibilities included overseeing compliance measures and ensuring the effectiveness of financial crime prevention strategies during her time there.
Educational Background and Expertise
Sandra Scherrer studied at Kalaidos Fachhochschule Schweiz, where she focused on criminal law, public law, financial market law, corporate governance, and compliance, earning a Diploma of Advanced Studies from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she obtained a Higher Swiss Diploma in Business Administration from KS Kaderschulen St. Gallen between 2002 and 2005. Her educational background supports her expertise in onboarding private clients, KYC processes, anti-money laundering (AML), and due diligence.
Background in Financial Crime Prevention
Sandra Scherrer has a strong background in financial crime prevention, specializing in screening and investigation processes. Her roles have consistently involved compliance and risk management, particularly in the context of anti-money laundering and investor protection. This extensive experience positions her as a knowledgeable professional in the field of compliance within the financial services industry.