Vitalijs Butenko
About Vitalijs Butenko
Vitalijs Butenko serves as the Head of FCP Risk Intelligence and Analytics at UBS, where he leads a global team focused on financial crime prevention and risk assessments. He has extensive experience in data analytics and has held various roles in compliance and operational risk control since 2015.
Work at UBS
Vitalijs Butenko has been employed at UBS since 2015, focusing on Compliance and Operational Risk Control (C&ORC) in the Financial Crime sector. He currently holds the position of Head of FCP Risk Intelligence and Analytics, a role he has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, he leads a global team that operates across Switzerland, APAC, EMEA, and the US, concentrating on data analytics and risk assessments. His responsibilities include managing product risk assessments and overseeing the Client Risk Rating (CRR) model, which is integral to financial crime prevention efforts.
Education and Expertise
Vitalijs Butenko holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics from ETH Zurich, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. He also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Telecommunications from Rigas Tehniska Universitate, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Science in Communication Systems from the Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, studying from 2006 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in risk intelligence and analytics within the financial sector.
Background
Before joining UBS, Vitalijs Butenko worked as a Doctoral Assistant at ETH Zurich from 2009 to 2013. He also gained experience through an internship at the International Telecommunication Union in Geneva in 2008. His professional journey reflects a consistent focus on risk assessment and analytics, culminating in his leadership roles at UBS.
Achievements
During his tenure at UBS, Vitalijs Butenko has progressed through various roles, including Executive Director and Head of Financial Crime Prevention (FCP): Risk Assessment and Analytics from 2019 to 2023. His leadership in financial crime risk assessments and analytics has contributed to the development of effective strategies for mitigating financial crime risks within the organization.