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About the Role
This position situates you at the heart of a highly regarded organisation, where your proficiency in risk management, governance, and operational controls will be both recognised and cultivated. You will operate within an environment that prioritises collegiality, knowledge exchange, and personal advancement. The role affords exposure to international banking operations, complemented by flexible working arrangements and continuous professional development. For those aspiring to combine responsibility with teamwork and contribute meaningfully to the integrity of business operations, this opportunity is unparalleled.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a valued member of the Business Management and Planning team, providing assurance to senior management regarding the effective operation of internal controls in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Oversee and review first line control testing across multiple teams with diligence, identifying findings from control assurance activities and assisting in educating the business on internal controls.
- Support the team head by preparing materials for senior management reporting on control effectiveness, including risks or issues.
- Assist in the delivery of initiatives, and audits for Transaction Banking as required, collaborating with broader business teams to facilitate change.
- Provide guidance, oversight and challenge to ensure adherence to internal operational risk and governance frameworks.
- Update and maintain first line control reports, management information, and dashboards so that accurate information is captured, monitored, and reported as necessary.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of core systems and procedures within Transaction Banking to assess control robustness effectively.
- Engage with internal stakeholders across all three lines of defence to enhance business practices and mitigate operational risk.
- Act as a central contact point for stakeholders across Transaction Banking including Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, Finance, and other support functions.
Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in governance, risk management, compliance, audit or operational risk disciplines is indispensable for success in this role.
- Proven ability supporting or representing the first line of defence in risk and control matters within a regulated financial services environment.
- Established experience coordinating cross-functional reviews, assessments or oversight processes that enhance organisational effectiveness.
- Comprehensive knowledge of banking products with experience operating across multiple jurisdictions is required.
- Thorough understanding of governance frameworks including risk management, internal controls, issue management and oversight processes.
- Business acumen combined with market insight enables you to comprehend complex financial environments.
- Expertise in non-financial risk management within Transaction Banking or experience in first line controls or internal audit is highly desirable.
- Exceptional communication skills enable you to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels.
- A results-oriented approach paired with accountability ensures high-quality outcomes even under demanding deadlines.
- Structured problem-solving skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail enable you to deliver reliable outputs consistently.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with IT proficiency support your daily tasks.
Skills
- Risk management
- Governance
- Operational controls
- First line control testing
- Reporting
- Project participation
- Audit participation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Microsoft Office Suite
Location
- London
Work Type
- Flexible working
Experience Level
- Associate
Education Level
- Degree level or equivalent work experience
- Relevant professional qualifications in risk management or compliance are preferred
Benefits
- Flexible working opportunities
- Generous pension contributions
- Training opportunities
About the Company
- MUFG is one of the world’s leading financial groups.
- We are 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.
- Our vision is 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.
- MUFG is committed to your future.
- It is part of our culture to put people first, and that means focusing on you.
- Whether your goal is to advance your career, tackle new roles within financial services, refine your knowledge as a subject matter expert, or move and work abroad, MUFG provides you with the opportunity to chart your course towards career success.
- Invest in your potential by taking positive steps to advance your career and pursue your next opportunity with us.
Equal Opportunity
- MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count.
- We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
- We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.