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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.

Overall, Purpose of Job: Reporting to the CUSO Director Head of ORM Framework and Enterprise Practices.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of Operational Risk Framework components
• Communicates Operational risk matters to senior management.
• Drives and oversees consistency in our approach, execution, and reporting across the operational risk function
• Proven awareness and understanding of operational risk management regulatory requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of Risk Identification and Risk Assessment Practices is required, such as Top and Emerging Risk Processes, or Material Risk Identification
• Thorough understanding of control and risk management concepts, experience in horizontal control programs is desired.
• Extensive knowledge of risk management policies, methods, standards, processes, governance models, and in-depth knowledge of industry standard risk analysis approaches is required.
• Responsible for providing subject- matter expertise to drive enterprise-wide consistency and quality in implementing ORM risk programs’ standards across all LOB/Entities.
• Support the ORM Leadership team in independently assessing, monitoring and reporting that ORM risk program’s standards have been effectively implemented and are executing with quality.
• Support the ORM Leadership team in review and challenge of effectiveness thresholds / targets established for ORM risk programs.
• Support advisory services for high-priority change initiatives.
• Support / execute SLoD ORM roles defined by Risk Governance Processes (e.g Risk ID, Strategic Planning review, LoB RAS review and challenge, etc.)
• Ensure the results of all work performed is documented in accordance with pre-defined standards and is ready for third party review upon request.
• Support the coordination with internal Operational Risk stakeholders to ensure that program expectations are well understood and incorporated into the business line review and challenge program and are consulted when differences in view of program requirements arise with the business line.
• As a key partner to the FLoD, support the roll out and execution of ORM programs and applicable changes, including coordination with the ORM program leads and management of the enterprise execution calendar.
• Support other initiatives periodically assigned by the Operational Risk leadership team.

Interactions / Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with Business Unit Risk and Control Managers, Line of Business Executives and other Operational Risk stakeholders
• Strong oral / written communication skills.
• Able to build relationships with people at all levels. Able to influence and galvanize support of others. Builds rapport and trust among stakeholders
• Ability to promote cooperation and good working relationships among team members and peers.
• Experienced working with regulators and auditors.

Business and Technical Knowledge

• Broad view of the financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, investment banking and cash management products, processes, risks and controls (from front to back office).
• Expertise in control testing techniques and documentation
• Strong understanding of operational risk management programs and practices, including third party risk, fraud, business continuity, change and payments.
• Exceptional organizational skills.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field. MBA a plus.
• 7 + years’ experience in operational risk management, internal audit, consulting, regulatory or related field applicable to the business coverage areas described above.
• Experience in control testing techniques and documentation.
• Strong knowledge of operational risk regulatory expectations and industry practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage demanding workloads and prioritize deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

The typical base pay range for this role is between $125K – $160K 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.