Sanctions Operations Oversight, AVP

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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.

This AVP role is in the Global Financial Crimes Division (GFCD) of MUFG Bank, Ltd.

The role will be focused on supporting the Sanctions Operations team and the entities they support with Sanctions Alert Review, 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 Sanctions Operations.
 
Responsibilities:

Develop subject matter expertise regarding Global Sanctions policy, standard, and procedures

Drive review, development, and enhancement of Sanctions Operations standards, procedures, control documents, training materials, along with other program execution documents

Collaborate with regional sanctions teams to align global and regional processes and governance for Sanctions Operations

Support Sanctions Operations 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+ years of experience in Financial Services, preferably in Financial Crimes Compliance, Financial Crimes Operations

3+ years of experience drafting, writing, reviewing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures

Understanding of the impact of technology, processes, and procedures on control environment effectiveness in a regulated financial sector context

Proven track record of designing and delivering training in a professional setting

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 

Strong interest in financial crimes compliance, including economic sanctions

Ability to interpret regulations and apply them to concrete, real world, scenarios

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 $89k-$120k 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.

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.