Assistant Vice President

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About the Role

Position Title: Associate

Corporate Title: Assistant Vice President      

Reporting to:   Head of Client Data Quality, Governance & Controls           

Location: Bangalore, India                 

Job Profile

Purpose of Role

The Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) team supports all Front Office business areas across EMEA for both Bank and Securities, with responsibility for and oversight of approximately 7,000 client relationships.

The Client Data Quality (CDQ) team sits within the Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) function, which forms part of MUFG's Corporate & Investment Banking Division.  Acting as a centralised first-line support function, the team provides services across both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities.

The team's primary focus is the delivery of Data Quality Frameworks and Control activities across the relevant business lines, including data quality monitoring, attestation, remediation, and governance activities to ensure the accuracy and integrity of client and counterparty data. The team also supports strategic data quality initiatives as the function continues to expand its scope and capabilities.

This role will primarily focus on the planning and execution of Data Quality Framework and Control activities across relevant business lines to ensure the accuracy and integrity of client data across core systems.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the expansion of Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) Data Quality Frameworks, Controls, and Issue Management activities across EMEA branches, supporting process standardisation, control consistency, and the development of a centralised Centre of Excellence.
• Lead the migration and ongoing implementation of established Client Data Quality Framework activities from London to MGS, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and operating model integration.
• Perform and oversee Data Quality Validation Framework activities in accordance with agreed procedures, controls, and timelines.
• Execute and monitor monthly data quality controls to identify, assess, and track data quality issues through to remediation and closure.
• Partner with business stakeholders, Front Office teams, Operations, and system owners to investigate and remediate data quality issues, ensuring updates are reflected within source systems where appropriate.
• Drive the identification and resolution of client data quality issues, promoting continuous improvement and enhanced data governance practices.
• Coordinate cross-functional data cleansing and validation activities, providing oversight, progress tracking, and stakeholder reporting.
• Produce and present Management Information (MI) and analysis on data quality trends, remediation progress, control effectiveness, and key performance indicators.
• Identify process inefficiencies and collaborate with Technology and Automation teams to implement sustainable solutions that deliver operational efficiencies, enhanced controls, and risk reduction.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for client data, data quality controls, and Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) processes, providing guidance and support to stakeholders across the organisation.
• Support strategic data quality initiatives, regulatory remediation activities, and framework enhancements to strengthen the overall control environment.
• Develop and implement data quality rules using existing tooling (e.g. SQL) to proactively identify, monitor, and remediate data quality issues ahead of the delivery of a strategic automated solution.

Candidate Profile

Work Experience Essential:

·         One or more of the following is essential:

o    3 - 5 years + in Front Office (1LoD) management environment

o    3 - 5 years + experience working with Client Data

o    Experience within Corporate & Investment Banking, Capital Markets or Securities and exposure to related entities is preferable

Functional / Technical Competencies and Essential:

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Advanced Excel

.Working knowledge of SQL and database querying to support data analysis, root cause investigation, and management information reporting would be advantageous.

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse, interpret and present complex data sets.

·  Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical and logical approach to issue identification and resolution.

·  High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

·  Tangible experience delivering data quality and management information (MI) initiatives within a complex organisational environment, with a proven track record of successful outcomes.

· Broad knowledge of investment and corporate banking products and services, and an understanding of their impact on clients across sectors and regions.

· Proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence outcomes across multiple business areas.

· Excellent organisational, multitasking and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines simultaneously.

· Ability to identify and implement process improvements that enhance data quality, strengthen controls, reduce operational risk and deliver measurable efficiencies.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.