Mitsubishi ufj financial group

Overview

MUFG is seeking an Associate, Business Management (First Line Controls) to join their Global Corporate & Investment Banking (GCIB) team in London, ensuring robust internal controls and supporting the business management function across multiple jurisdictions.

About Mitsubishi ufj financial group

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups with 150,000 colleagues across the globe, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community they serve.

Requirements & Eligibility

• A degree-level qualification or equivalent expertise in Business Management is essential for this role.
• Good knowledge of banking products combined with experience operating across multiple jurisdictions is required.
• Sound business awareness paired with market insight enables you to understand complex financial environments.
• Proactive approach with proven ability to multi-task while managing conflicting priorities is vital for success.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal are needed for effective interaction at all levels within MUFG.
• Excellent presentation skills allow you to guide resources over which you have no direct control.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate as an integral member of the GCIB Business Management team, providing assurance to senior management that internal controls are functioning effectively according to Bank policy and procedures.
• Complete first line control testing efficiently across GCIB EMEA, identifying and reporting findings from control assurance activities to educate the business on internal controls.
• Support the team head by preparing materials for reporting to senior GCIB management in EMEA regarding control effectiveness, highlighting operational and compliance risks or issues.
• Assist with delivering projects, initiatives, and audits for GCIB as required; provide solutions and direction while collaborating with wider business teams to implement changes.
• Provide guidance and oversee the output of the First Line Controls team, ensuring alignment with GCIB EMEA objectives.
• Update and maintain various first line control reports, management information (MI), and dashboards to ensure accurate information is captured, monitored, and reported as necessary.
• Develop a thorough understanding of all core systems and procedures within GCIB to assess control robustness effectively.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders across three lines of defence to improve business practices and mitigate operational risk.