Yvette Abraham, Cams
About Yvette Abraham, Cams
Yvette Abraham serves as the Director of AML Surveillance Financial Services Compliance GRC Monitoring & Oversight at UBS, where she has worked since 2018. With a background in anti-money laundering and compliance, she oversees transaction monitoring controls and collaborates with various teams to ensure regulatory adherence.
Work at UBS
Yvette Abraham has held multiple positions at UBS since 2004, currently serving as Director of AML Surveillance Financial Services Compliance GRC Monitoring & Oversight since 2018. In this role, she oversees a team responsible for transaction monitoring controls within the Financial Services division in the Americas Region. Previously, she worked as Associate Director in the AML Investigations Group from 2013 to 2015, and as Associate Director Anti-Bribery & Corruption Senior Compliance Officer from 2015 to 2018. Her experience at UBS also includes roles as Senior Compliance Analyst and Authorized Officer.
Experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Yvette Abraham worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as Vice President of AML - Financial Crime Risk Review for a period of 8 months in 2015. This role contributed to her extensive background in compliance and financial crime risk management, enhancing her expertise in anti-money laundering and related regulatory frameworks.
Education and Expertise
Yvette Abraham earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Rutgers University - Newark, completing her studies from 1997 to 2000. She is also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), having studied at ACAMS. Her educational background supports her specialization in conducting research and data analysis, as well as completing ad-hoc reviews related to compliance and regulatory matters.
Background in Compliance and Financial Services
Yvette Abraham has a comprehensive background in compliance and financial services, beginning her career at AllianceBernstein as a Dealer Services Specialist from 2000 to 2004. She has since developed expertise in AML, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, KYC, and Sanctions regulations. Her roles have involved collaboration with branch management teams, regional compliance, and legal professionals to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
Regulatory Oversight and Analysis
In her current role, Yvette Abraham conducts extensive reviews and analyses related to potential violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and SEC/FINRA regulations. She reviews specific surveillance criteria to identify possible unregistered currency exchange, cross-border activity, and large cash activity. Her work is critical in maintaining compliance and mitigating financial crime risks within the organization.