Sanctions Operations Oversight, AVP

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to countDiscover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we have 150,000 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 is 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 site 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 and guidance for conformance to Program governance requirements and processes for review and challenge. The AVP will report into the Head of Sanctions Operations.ResponsibilitiesDevelop subject matter expertise regarding Global Sanctions policy, standard and proceduresDrive review, development and enhancement of Sanctions Operations standards, procedures, control documents and training materials along with other program execution documentsCollaborate with regional sanctions teams to align global and regional processes and governance for Sanctions OperationsSupport Sanctions Operations activities and perform program governance duties, including projects and ad‑hoc duties as assignedAdminister and provide substantive content in connection with key governance forums, including staff and stakeholder meetingsQualifications3 years of experience in Financial Services, preferably in Financial Crimes Compliance or Financial Crimes Operations3 years of experience drafting, writing, reviewing, implementing and monitoring policies and proceduresUnderstanding of the impact of technology, processes and procedures on control environment effectiveness in a regulated financial sector contextProven track record of designing and delivering training in a professional settingExperience managing and tracking projects or organizational objectivesStrong interpersonal and written communication skillsExcellent problem‑solving skillsTeam‑oriented approach to completing objectivesAbility to influence key stakeholders across various divisions within MUFGStrong ability to drive complex discussions with MUFG management and stakeholdersStrong interest in financial crimes compliance, including economic sanctionsAbility to interpret regulations and apply them to concrete real‑world scenariosBA / 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, 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 are 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. Key Skills Presentation SkillsRisk ManagementFinancial ServicesIFRSBankingPricingAnalysis SkillsSecurities LawInvestment BankingRelationship ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadership Experience Employment Type: Full‑Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary: 89 – 120 #J-18808-Ljbffr