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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:

Responsible for supporting the Global Financial Crimes Compliance Testing (GFCCT) function in performing deep dives and targeted risk-based thematic reviews of financial crimes compliance (AML, Sanctions, ABC) processes globally with an emphasis on the design adequacy and effectiveness of measures (controls) taken to monitor and mitigate financial crimes risk.

Major Responsibilities:

Lead, or participate on, a team of testers in conducting and supporting financial crimes compliance reviews for MUFG Bank, Ltd. branches globally, that evaluate the effectiveness of existing financial crimes compliance frameworks, as well as the design and implementation of relevant controls, such as escalation processes, documentation of policies and procedures, reporting, list screening, regulatory change management, governance frameworks, and training

Develop test plans, scripts, procedures, and sampling methodologies that incorporate regulatory expectations, industry developments, and lessons learned from regulatory findings and internally identified issues by compliance testing and internal audit

Assist in implementation of a coordinated, consistent and risk-based testing program

Assist in developing and maintaining quality control processes to drive adherence to Global Testing Standards

Assist in the drive of central coordination, governance, and reporting, leveraging regional structures and best practices

Prepare/review reports summarizing the objectives, scope, findings and conclusions of completed testing

Assist in the validation of Management Action Plans designed to address remediation efforts and testing findings

Coordinate with Issues Management to monitor and track resolution of testing findings

Assist with establishing appropriate testing management routines and ensure proper awareness of testing review results through reporting and other means

Monitor developments, such as changes in the regulatory environment, which may necessitate ad hoc testing

Support general compliance activities and other duties, including special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

At least 7 years of experience within the financial crimes compliance area of a global bank, consulting firm or regulatory agency

Experience with compliance testing, quality control/assurance processes and/or internal/external audits

Minimum of 3 to 4 years of experience leading testing efforts in, or exposure to, quality control or quality management functions and results

BA/BS Degree required; JD, CPA and/or CAMS a plus  

Knowledge of financial crimes compliance laws and regulations

Excellent judgment and analytical skills

Test script/procedure creation and/or experience with the test scripting process

Experience in leading diverse testing teams

Strong written and verbal communication skills • Some travel may be required, domestic and international

The typical base pay range for this role is between $104k - $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. 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.