MUFG Investor Services

BSA/AML Data Analysis & Governance, Vice President

10 October 2024
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£117000 - £147000 / year

Job Description

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. 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 Description

Reporting to the Director of BSA Operations Administration the BSA Project Manager is responsible for influencing and executing strategies to ensure the operational integrity of the Bank’s BSA Operations Program. Due to the intense BSA regulatory requirements placed on the Bank’s BSA Program, this role is primarily responsible for ensuring continuity within BSA Operations, which includes the Client Intelligence Unit (CIU) and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). This role also requires collaboration with business units throughout the enterprise including the Bank Head Office.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to,

  • Identifying gaps and any suggesting necessary remedial initiatives

  • Validating the quality and intent of transaction monitoring rules by assisting with the development and execution of rules tuning

  • Representing BSA Operations in the development

  • Testing and implementation phases of projects and initiatives

  • Driving strategy and execution of metrics and proactive reporting for management awareness

  • Coordinating and administering a comprehensive training and communication strategy for BSA Operations and developing, implementing and monitoring CIU and FIU processes.

Major Responsibilities:

30% – Process Improvement

Actively support BSA Operations Department by defining, recommending and influencing the implementation of improvements to business operating processes for BSA Operations and, when appropriate, other UB business units. Work with CIU and FIU managers and employees to understand monitoring controls, work flows and technology/systems. Effectively document the controls, work flows and systems accordingly. Monitor processes and make recommendations for enhancements. Maintain a high level of knowledge about UB departments, systems and products. Possess a deep understanding of CIU and FIU departmental responsibilities and dependencies to make recommendations for organization optimization. Work collaboratively with different business groups to develop plans for process and system enhancements.

20% – Change Control and Management Processes

Ensure internal BSA Operations procedures and standards are followed. Act as the point of contact for change control of process, policy and technology including managing the implementation of changes. Develop effective operational and predictive metrics for proactive management awareness reporting. Keep management informed of upcoming milestones and collaborate with business partners to ensure timelines and standards are met. The position may represent BSA Operations on internal and external projects and initiatives including changes to UB products and services and merger-conversion activities.

20% – Regulatory and Audit Support

Monitor regulatory changes and expectations by partnering with regulators, examiners and industry leaders. Work with counterparts in EBSI, Legal, BSA Program Office and BSA Operations to determine impacts to the BSA Operations Program. Liaise with IRMG and regulatory examiners on BSA audits and examinations. Assist with the development and implementation of strategies to ensure compliance standards and regulatory requirements are met. Support the CIU and FIU during audit and regulatory examinations. Provide trending analysis of QC, audit and examination findings and work with business units to ensure timely resolution of any BSA issues.

15% – Strategy and Planning

Remain aware of developments that impact the Financial Industry and/or the Bank. Work closely with the Director of BSA Ops Administration and other operations partners to assist with strategy and planning for functional, technological and strategic developments to ensure preparedness for BSA requirements and regulator expectations. Create high impact strategies to enhance current processes for scalability and sustainability for adherence to the Bank’s BSA Program. Proactively monitor and recommend new or enhanced programs and process changes. Work with CIU and FIU department managers to identify typologies for enhancement to systems and controls.

15% – Coordination of Specialized Training

Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify training opportunities and participate on industry and regulatory forums to ensure the Bank is kept abreast of latest developments and regulatory expectations. Identify, implement, or refine training to keep staff prepared to mitigate BSA risks to the Bank. Assist with development of training materials and documentation of attendance. Aid with development and deployment of a consistent training program across BSA Operations.

Experience

  • At least 5 to 10 years of relevant experience working with financial crimes, law enforcement, the financial services industry or a regulatory entity Certified AML Specialist (CAMS) and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

  • Strong technical knowledge of the Bank BSA/AML systems and processes Possess exceptional analytical skills

  • Demonstrated leadership ability with effective verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Good understanding and knowledge of laws and regulations relative to money laundering, terrorist financing, and economic and trade sanctions and the ability to apply this knowledge to directing operational teams

  • Project Management experience preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, criminal justice or equivalent experience

The typical base pay range for this role is between $117K – $147K 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.