Global Financial Crimes

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The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Job Summary

This VP role is in the Global Financial Crimes Division (GFCD) of MUFG Bank, Ltd. The role will be focused on driving the administration and execution of the GFCD and Americas Compliance Issues Management Program, by leading the development of governance and procedural documents, guidance for conformance to Program governance requirements, and processes for identifying messaging opportunities and disseminating guidance and governance initiatives. The VP will report directly to the Director of GFCD and Americas Compliance Issues Management and manage employees on the Program Governance team.

This individual is also responsible for contributing to all aspects of strategic governance and administration of GFCD and Americas Compliance Issues Management, including internal and external stakeholder communications, execution of and reporting against program objectives, processes, and initiatives, and accountability for the quality and timeliness of deliverables.

The candidate is expected to have excellent communication skills and be able to contribute to the overall advancement and integration of core objectives across the global issues management program.  The candidate must provide thought leadership; be able to lead enhancements; possess excellent information generation / presentation skills; and communicate and collaborate effectively with senior peer and senior team management regionally and globally while also engaging constructively with teammates.

Major Responsibilities:

• Liaise across all three of the MUFG lines of defense, including core second-line compliance programs (Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Bribery & Corruption), business functions, Internal Audit, Compliance Testing, and Regulatory Exam Management in furtherance of Issues Management policy, standard, and procedure implementation and execution

• Develop subject matter expertise regarding Issues Management policy, standard, and procedures

• Drive review, development, and enhancement of Issues Management policy, standard, and procedures, along with other program execution documents

• Collaborate with regional Compliance offices, Risk, and other issues-related functions to align global and regional requirements for Issues Management policy and procedures, including review & challenge processes

• Collaborate and liaise with stakeholders to drive consistency in the implementation of GFCD and Compliance policies and policies across all three MUFG lines of defense

• Track and report on status of compliance issues on regular and ad hoc basis

• Administer oversight councils, such as review and challenge processes for significant issues.

• Support the Director of GFCD and Americas Compliance Issues Management in program development and execution, working with other members of the team on strategic and operational enhancement

• Manage a team of compliance professionals and work cross-department to support program as necessary.

• Support compliance activities and perform program governance duties, including projects and ad hoc duties as assigned

Experience

• 7+ years of risk management experience, specific knowledge in financial crimes or core compliance area is preferred.

• Management experience. Preferably experience managing teams/staff in remote locations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Experience in creating high-quality presentations, reports, and process documentation.
  Experience drafting, reviewing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures

• Experience developing and delivering training, workshops, and strategic program messaging across various platforms

• Excellent problem solving and interpersonal communication skills, takes initiative proactively

• Experience leading team projects to accomplish a variety of tasks and meet deadlines timely.  Team-oriented approach to completing objectives

• Strong project management skills, exceptional organization skills, and an ability to deliver high-quality work products in a timely manner

• Track record in program management and coordination / integration efforts across multiple groups

• Strong ability to drive complex discussions with MUFG management and stakeholders 

• Demonstrated proficiency in technology as required for assigned areas (MS Office, etc.)
  Travel is possible, but limited

Education

• BA/BS Degree required
  ACAMS, relevant professional qualification, and/or experience in client-service industry is a plus

The typical base pay range for this role is between $129k-$170k depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.

MUFG Benefits Summary

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.