Louise Taylor
Head of Governance, Risk Reporting and People Strategy - Financial Crime Prevention @UBS
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Governance, Risk Reporting and People Strategy - Financial Crime Prevention @UBS
Consolidated key risks for escalation to Group Executive, Board of Directors and regulators in addition to driving people strategy for division staff.)• Analysed and challenged critical global financial crime risks across 4 taxonomies (AML/ KYC, Fraud, Sanctions and Bribery & Corruption) for all global business areas (Global Wealth Management, Investment Banking and Asset Management). Articulated in comprehensive presentations to Group Executive, Board of Directors and regulators to allow management clear oversight of top risks.• Redesigned regulatory strategy presentations for global financial crime risks and remediation programs post-merger of UBS/CS. • Oversaw global risk radar in adherence with regulatory and external auditor standards to assess internal and external risks which ensured management team had clearer oversight of major themes.• Streamlined international management committees for 20 senior leaders to oversee budget, divisional strategy and risks during period of increased financial pressure post integration. Resulting in shorter meetings and reduction in committee packs for Executive review. • Optimised global people strategy for strengthened collaboration and improved understanding via townhalls, skills reviews and educational sessions to expediate integration of teams resulting in improved stakeholder survey score (overall increase in comparison to wider department).
EDUCATION
University of Aberdeen
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), with options in Accountancy
ABOUT LOUISE TAYLOR
Experienced financial services professional with proven track record in risk management, governance, regulatory remediation and strategic operations across leading organisations. Expertise spans Financial Crime Prevention, Risk Control, COO/Management Office, Internal Audit and front-line Banking. A resilient and pragmatic risk and governance leader with extensive experience in managing complex global initiatives in large financial service organizations engaging with key stakeholders and C-Suite.Successfully led complex regulatory change programmes, including s166 governance reviews and MRIA/MRA remediation. By implementing revised governance frameworks and optimising performance, risk remediation, I have embedded new systems and operating models across diverse business lines and regions.With extensive experience engaging senior stakeholders and C-suite and facilitating consensus, I have managed Executive Management, Risk and Operating committees and delivered a people strategy for over colleagues, driving collaboration, cross-divisional learning and improved engagement.As Executive Director (SMF3) for Asset Management Fund, I provided oversight and challenge on board matters, fund performance, and key regulatory reports, including ICARA, EORSA, and Assessment of Value. Beyond my financial career, I completed in the 2017/18 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, sailing nautical miles across some of the world’s toughest oceans. This experience strengthened my resilience, teamwork, and determination—qualities I bring to every professional endeavour. I am also passionate about supporting others by volunteering and being active board member for social impact organisations.
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