Planning Analyst

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

About the role:

This role will report into the Vice President, Corporate Planning & Strategy Manager and will provide support to the Core Planning team by preparing reports and materials related to corporate and strategic planning, regulatory requirements and by producing regular reporting to Head Office.

This position will also assist with coordination of executive committee meetings and perform various administrative tasks to support efficient team operations.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collate and prepare documentation related to the department's business planning and action plans, local regulatory requirements, as well as executive committee meeting materials.

• Store documentation in accordance with MUFG policies and guidelines, as well as local regulations.

• Complete various reporting and checklists in a timely manner.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies.

• Support in developing and updating policies, frameworks or processes to ensure alignment with all relevant regulations.

• Develop recommendations for continuous improvement and support implementation.

• Support internal and external audits within the department by preparing documentation as required.

• Support in managing the risk profile for the department.

• Maintain good working knowledge of industry trends, products, relevant laws and regulations.

• Work in partnership with stakeholders across various departments to ensure required material and/or data is provided accurately and on time.

• Build and maintain good working relations with internal stakeholders and provide a high level of service and professionalism.

• Support team building and foster teamwork where necessary.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will have 3+ years relevant work experience in a similar role, with knowledge of project management, internal controls and risk management.  Candidates should be fluent Japanese-speakers, and previous experience working in Japanese banks or financial services is preferred.

Required skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with other departments

• Project management and coordination skills

• Good analytical skills to interpret data and draft reports

• Attention to details to coordinate meeting materials and prepare necessary reporting

• Communication and presentation skills in English and Japanese to influence using technical data and information to support line of reasoning

• Intermediate level of Microsoft Office skills

You’ll likely have an undergraduate qualification e.g. Economics, Finance, Accounting or Law.

Our culture:

MUFG fosters a highly professional, supportive work environment that enables our employees to help maximize our customers' prosperity. We focus on building long-term customer relationships and giving back to our communities in order to develop shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

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.