Global AML/KYC Technology & Screening

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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.

Within the Global Financial Crimes Department (GFCD), the KYC Technology & Screening (Operations Advisory) Vice President assists in implementing and executing Global KYC requirements, from ID&V to customer due diligence (CDD/EDD/SpDD), using MUFG Bank’s Global Technology systems, and works with stakeholders to enhance effectiveness of the Global KYC system and improve operational efficiency.  The team provides subject-matter expertise in Global KYC screening requirements, name matching processes, and disposition methodologies, and works with stakeholders to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of the Global KYC screening program.

Responsibilities

The KYC Vice President will liaise and collaborate with GFCD Operations (Technology, Intelligence and Analytics, Centers of Excellence), Regional Financial Crime Offices, and the Global KYC Office for the First Line of Defense

• Identify potential technology changes that may be needed to support Global KYC requirements

• Identify areas for improvement in Technology, including accuracy and operational efficiency

• Develop Enhancement Change Requests setting out Technology changes needed to support or enhance Global KYC requirements

• Provide subject-matter expertise to RFCOs regarding Global KYC requirements and/or relative Technology functionality

• Support Global AML Change Management processes

• Develop Technology KYC-related Interim Compensation Controls (ICCs)

• Review Global BRDs to ensure proposed designs appear to align with requested changes

• Collaborate with GFCD Technology to review and approve high-level technology solution designs to ensure they are fit for purpose and developed as expected

• Support strategy for Global KYC screening program

• Provide subject-matter expertise in developing and enhancing KYC screening technology

• Provide subject-matter expertise and advisory in developing the user/operating manual on KYC screening

• Provide subject-matter expertise and advisory in KYC screening criteria and filtering on vendor screening systems

• Provide subject-matter expertise and advisory in KYC screening processes

• Assist in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for KYC screening

Experience

• Typically requires at least 8 years of financial industry compliance experience, preferably within a global organization

• BA or BS Degree; JD, MBA or Master’s degree in related field preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in compliance with banking laws and regulations administered by the Federal Reserve Bank, OCC and state banking regulators; compliance risk management and regulatory oversight

• Subject matter expertise in KYC

• Experience with Compliance technology systems, including KYC case management, workflow, and screening

• Experience mapping regulatory and policy requirements to KYC operational processes

• Experience in the financial or banking industry defining, designing and advising on business, functional or technical requirements

• Knowledge in designing key risk and performance indicators

• Knowledge in the development and implementation of KYC, CDD programs, policies and procedures, customer risk scoring models and working with operations and technology teams; and providing system selection and implementation support

• Collaborative with strong interpersonal communication skills

• Detail oriented and proven execution abilities

• The ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization, including staff, senior management, directors and prudential regulators

• Past enterprise risk management experience/perspective

• Thorough understanding of an effective financial crimes risk management framework

• Ability to work autonomously and initiate and prioritize own work

• Solid judgment, established negotiation skills

• Ability to balance regulatory requirements with the best interests of the Bank and its customers

• Excellent written English, with proven ability to research and write accessible, clear policies & standards documents and reports for a range of audiences

• Excellent oral communication skills, with ability to engage different audiences, convey complex information in an accessible way and prepare and give presentations to different audiences

• Position will require international travel, with overall travel up to 5% of the time

The typical base pay range for this role is between $126k-$164k 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.