Global Sanctions Advisory, Vice President

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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.

Summary :

As a member of the Global Sanctions Compliance Department (GSCD), this individual will lead in the continuous enhancement and oversight of the Bank’s Global Sanctions Compliance program, including strategic execution of day-to-day activities relating to sanctions advisory and regulatory change management matters across MUFG Bank globally.

The GSCD Program is responsible for advising on regulatory / bank policy matters, driving implementation of global sanctions controls (including list management, technology, sanctions screening), managing global sanctions policy / procedure related matters, as well as overseeing risk management related activities (including sanctions-related risk assessments).

Responsibilities :

Responsibilities of the Global Sanctions Advisory Vice President may vary based on need and skillset, but can include :

Sanctions regulatory change management - Monitoring sanctions regulatory changes, including those administered by the U.

S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), interpreting these changes, drafting related Bulletins and Communications, briefing MUFG Bank’s three lines of defense on these changes, assessing MUFG Bank exposure and directing / overseeing augmentation of sanctions controls (as applicable) to comply.

Interacting with regional sanctions compliance teams on both routine and strategic matters to further develop sanctions compliance expertise overseas.

Providing sanctions regulatory guidance on real-time and prospective transactions and complex fact patterns across the Bank’s global footprint.

Enhancing programmatic documentation to promote global consistency of sanctions reviews.

Advancing the Bank’s sanctions customer due diligence program to further incorporate new and emerging sanctions risks .

Handling of regulatory engagement and reporting as applicable.

Engaging in industry discussions and peer benchmarking.

Experience

7+ years and / or equivalent of experience within the public or private sector.

Bachelor’s degree.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Interest in foreign policy and international relations.

Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently to deliver results.

Experience working with financial industry regulators (preferred, though not required).

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.

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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.

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