Svetlana Zarubina
About Svetlana Zarubina
Svetlana Zarubina serves as the EMEA Regional Head of Sanctions at UBS, a position she has held since 2018 in London. She has a background in International Relations and extensive experience in financial crime compliance across various institutions.
Current Role at UBS
Svetlana Zarubina serves as the EMEA Regional Head of Sanctions at UBS, a position she has held since 2018. Based in London, she has been responsible for overseeing sanctions compliance across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. Her role involves ensuring that UBS adheres to international sanctions regulations and managing related risks within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Svetlana Zarubina holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Eastern Mediterranean University, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. She furthered her education at the University of Oxford, obtaining a Master of Science in Russian and East European Studies in 2005. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in international compliance and regulatory frameworks.
Professional Background
Svetlana Zarubina has extensive experience in financial crime compliance and sanctions. Prior to her current role, she worked at Deutsche Bank as Vice President of Sanctions for nearly a year. She also held various positions at RBS, including Special Interest Clients Manager and AML/Sanctions Compliance Officer. Her career includes roles at Macquarie Group, Standard Bank Group, and The Risk Advisory Group, where she developed expertise in enhanced due diligence and financial crime compliance.
Career Progression
Svetlana Zarubina's career in financial compliance spans over a decade. She began her professional journey at The Risk Advisory Group as an Associate from 2010 to 2012. She then transitioned to Macquarie Group as EMEA Team Lead for Enhanced Due Diligence. After that, she held several positions at RBS, including Senior Advisory Manager and Special Interest Clients Manager, before moving to Deutsche Bank. Her diverse roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of sanctions and compliance.