Sara Burton
About Sara Burton
Sara Burton is an Associate Director and Employee Intelligence Analyst at UBS, where she has worked since 2014. She previously served as an Intelligence Researcher at the Metropolitan Police for twelve years and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Drama & Theatre Studies from the University of Roehampton.
Work at UBS
Sara Burton has been employed at UBS as an Associate Director - Employee Intelligence Analyst since 2014. In this role, she is responsible for assessing the risk of alerts and communicating escalations to senior management. She leads the analysis and investigation of monthly alerts within the Employee Intelligence Centre, focusing on identifying patterns and anomalies in employee activity. Additionally, she has designed and implemented a global standardized end-to-end alert review process and investigation methodology. Sara also creates User Acceptance Test plans and coordinates testing across Global Business and IT teams.
Previous Experience at Metropolitan Police
Before joining UBS, Sara Burton worked at the Metropolitan Police as an Intelligence Researcher from 2002 to 2014. During her 12 years in this role, she developed skills in assessing risks and analyzing intelligence data. Her experience in law enforcement provided her with a strong foundation in investigative techniques and data analysis, which she later applied in her current position at UBS.
Education and Expertise
Sara Burton studied at the University of Roehampton, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology and Drama & Theatre Studies from 1999 to 2002. Her educational background contributes to her analytical skills and understanding of human behavior, which are essential in her current role as an Employee Intelligence Analyst. This combination of psychology and analytical expertise supports her work in identifying patterns in employee activity.
Data Analysis and Metrics Development
In her role at UBS, Sara Burton identifies new data sources and defines metrics for production by profiling, transforming, and analyzing large data sets. This involves utilizing her analytical skills to enhance the effectiveness of the Employee Intelligence Centre. Her work ensures that the organization can respond effectively to alerts and maintain a secure working environment.