Global Financial Crimes Issues Management, Program Governance & Administration - Associate​/AVP

Global Financial Crimes Issues Management, Program Governance & Administration - Associate/AVP

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, our culture puts people first, encourages new and diverse ideas, and collaborates 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. 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 further details.

This role is in the Global Financial Crimes Division (GFCD) of MUFG Bank, Ltd. The focus is on supporting the administration and execution of the GFCD Issues Management Department (IM), by developing governance and procedural documents, providing guidance to ensure conformance with Program Governance requirements, and creating training materials and job aids. The role also oversees the review and challenge processes and coordinates the implementation and execution of the GFCD IM Standard and Procedures across MUFG’s Global network.

It reports directly to the Head of GFCD IM Program Governance.

• Liaise across all three of the MUFG financial crimes compliance lines of defense, including core second‑line programs in Financial Crimes (Sanctions, Anti‑Money Laundering, Anti‑Bribery & Corruption) and Core Compliance, business functions, Internal Audit, Compliance Testing, and Exam & Audit 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, procedures, control documents, training materials, and other program execution documents.
• Collaborate with regional financial crimes offices to align global and regional requirements for Issues Management policy and procedures, including review & challenge processes.
• Collaborate and liaise with stakeholders to drive consistent implementation of GFCD policies across all three MUFG lines of defense.
• Support compliance activities and perform program governance duties, including projects and ad hoc duties as assigned.
• Administer and provide substantive content in connection with key governance forums, including staff and stakeholder meetings.

• 3+ years of experience in Financial Services, preferably in Financial Crimes Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, or related areas.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering training in a professional setting.
• Experience managing and tracking projects or organizational objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Team‑oriented approach to completing objectives.
• Ability to influence key stakeholders across various divisions within MUFG.
• Strong ability to drive complex discussions with MUFG management and stakeholders.
• BA/BS Degree preferred.
• ACAMS, relevant professional qualification, and/or experience in client‑service industry is a plus.
• Up to 10% travel for international and domestic.

The typical base pay range for this role is between $85,000 to $109,000 depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for discretionary performance‑based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive…