Audit Portfolio Manager, Vice President - Data Management, Change Management, and Strategic Planning

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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s 10 largest financial institutions according to S&P Global.

Across the globe, we’re 120,000 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.

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 : The Audit Portfolio Manager, VP reports to the Director of Data, Change, Strategic Planning and Workplace Solutions Audit.

Working with the Director, the Audit Portfolio Manager, VP will oversee and manage the audit portfolio related to data management, change management, and strategic planning.

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of audit processes, data governance, and change management frameworks.

The successful candidate will ensure that all audit activities are conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements and Internal Audit methodology, while also driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

Audit Planning and Execution :

• Develop and implement comprehensive audit plans for data management, change management, and strategic planning.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify key areas of focus for audits.
• Develop test programs that focus on key risks and controls.
• Lead audit engagements as the Auditor-In-Charge (AIC), including planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• As AIC, provide direction to staff on audit assignments, guidance on test approaches, review staff test work.
• Ensure audit activities are completed on time and within budget.
• Assist with annual audit plan development.
• Effectively develop and manage executive (internal and external), client and peer executive relationships to a mutually accountable, productive, respectful, and trusted level and exhibit a high standard of performance and professional conduct that will create a culture of integrity and inclusion.

Preferred experience in Data Management :

• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of data governance frameworks and data management practices.
• Assess data quality, data privacy, and data security controls.
• Identify, document and review issues with clients and provide recommendations for improving data management processes and mitigating data-related risks.

Preferred experience in Change Management :

• Review and assess program / project / non-IT operational change management processes and controls.
• Ensure that changes are effectively managed and documented.
• Identify, document and review issues and potential risks associated with changes and provide recommendations for mitigation.

Preferred experience in Strategic Planning :

• Evaluate the alignment of strategic plans with organizational goals and objectives.
• Assess the effectiveness of strategic initiatives and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor the implementation of strategic plans and track progress against key performance indicators.
• Identify, document and review issues and potential risks associated with strategic planning and provide recommendations for mitigation.

Must have Reporting and Communication :

• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to senior management.
• Write succinctly.
• Communicate audit results and recommendations clearly and effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop action plans for addressing audit findings.

Must have Continuous Improvement :

• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in audit, data management, change management, and strategic planning.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
• Provide training and guidance to audit team members.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Mathematics, Finance or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.

g., CPA, CIA, CISA) is preferred.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in audit, data management, change management, or strategic planning.
• Strong knowledge of audit methodologies, data governance frameworks, and change management principles.
• Strong project management skills; exhibits initiative and intuitive, critical thinking; and demonstrates ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication (both verbal and written), negotiation and presentation skills; strong interpersonal skills; and ability to engage with all levels of internal audit and business line management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

The typical base pay range for this role is between $134K - $168K 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.

For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.

MUFG Benefits Summary

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA).

The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.

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.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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