Issues Management Program Governance, Assistant 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.

Job Summary :

This AVP role is in the Global Financial Crimes Division (GFCD) of MUFG Bank, Ltd. The role will be focused on supporting the administration and execution of the GFCD Issues Management Department (IM), by developing governance and procedural documents, guidance for conformance to Program governance requirements, and processes for review and challenge.

The AVP will report into the Head of GFCD IM Program Governance.

Responsibilities :

Liaise across all three of the MUFG financial crimes compliance lines of defense, including core second-line programs (Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Bribery & Corruption), 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, along with 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 consistency in the implementation of GFCD policies and 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

Qualifications :

3 plus 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

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 required

ACAMS, relevant professional qualification, and / or experience in client-service industry is a plus

Up to 10% travel, international and domestic

The typical base pay range for this role is between $90k-$112k 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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