Sarwar Choudhury, Ms, Cams, Cfe, Csm
About Sarwar Choudhury, Ms, Cams, Cfe, Csm
Sarwar Choudhury is a Director and Product Owner specializing in Periodic KYC Review at UBS, with a strong background in compliance and risk management. He has held various roles in prominent financial institutions, including Citi, Morgan Stanley, and New York Community Bank, and possesses advanced degrees in Enterprise Risk Management and Accounting.
Current Role at UBS
Currently, Sarwar Choudhury serves as the Director and Product Owner for Periodic KYC Review at UBS. He has held this position since 2022, focusing on enhancing the Know Your Customer processes within the organization. His role involves overseeing compliance measures and ensuring that UBS adheres to regulatory standards in customer due diligence.
Previous Experience at Citi and Morgan Stanley
Sarwar Choudhury worked at Citi as a Senior Compliance Analyst in the Financial Intelligence Unit from 2013 to 2015. Following this, he joined Morgan Stanley as an Assistant Vice President and AML Risk Manager in the First Line Unit, serving from 2015 to 2017. In these roles, he developed expertise in compliance and risk management, contributing to the organizations' efforts in financial security.
Education and Expertise
Sarwar Choudhury holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Baruch College and another Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Queens College. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Science in Enterprise Risk Management from New York University between 2018 and 2020. His academic background supports his extensive knowledge in compliance, risk management, and financial regulations.
Career Progression and Roles
Before his current position at UBS, Sarwar Choudhury worked at New York Community Bank as a BSA Department Officer in the EDD Advisory Group from 2017 to 2022. He also briefly served as a Director and Project Manager in the Risk & Supervision - Business AML Office at UBS in 2022. His career reflects a steady progression through various compliance and risk management roles across notable financial institutions.
Skills and Specializations
Sarwar Choudhury possesses strong skills in relationship building, which are essential for effective compliance and risk management. He has a comprehensive understanding of OFAC regulations and specializes in combating financial terrorism. His expertise extends to transaction monitoring and account remediation, critical components in the realm of financial compliance.