Sideris Doukas
About Sideris Doukas
Sideris Doukas is a Product Owner for Analytics AI/ML Products and Associate Director at UBS, with a strong background in risk and compliance analysis. He has held various roles in notable financial institutions, including Credit Suisse and Monese, and possesses expertise in Anti-Money Laundering, Compliance, and Business Analytics.
Current Role at UBS
Sideris Doukas currently serves as a Product Owner for Analytics AI/ML Products and holds the title of Associate Director at UBS. He has been in this position since 2023, contributing to the development and management of analytics products that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. His role involves overseeing product strategy and implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining UBS, Sideris Doukas worked at Credit Suisse in various capacities. He served as an Assistant Vice President and FCC Business Analyst from 2021 to 2023, and briefly as a Reporting & Controls Business Analyst in 2023. His responsibilities included analyzing compliance and risk management processes. Prior to Credit Suisse, he was a Senior AML/KYB & Risk Analyst at Monese from 2018 to 2020, focusing on business banking compliance.
Educational Background
Sideris Doukas has a robust educational background in social sciences and economics. He earned a Master of Science in Economic and Regional Development from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and European Studies from the same institution. Additionally, he completed Executive Education in Business Analytics at the University of Cambridge.
Skills and Expertise
Sideris Doukas possesses a diverse skill set that includes expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Compliance, Risk Management, SQL, Fraud Prevention, and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. He has demonstrated proficiency in developing and reviewing company policies and procedures to identify business gaps, particularly in the context of financial crime and risk analytics.
Early Career and Research Experience
Sideris Doukas began his career as a Research Assistant at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, where he worked from 2014 to 2016 in the Regional Development Institute. He also held roles in risk and compliance at various organizations, including The Stars Group as a KYC Fraud Analyst in 2017 and AllSaints as a Risk/Fraud/Payments Analyst from 2017 to 2018. His early career laid the foundation for his expertise in risk management and compliance.