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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world. 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 Summary:

The Associate Vice President reports to the GFC IT Audit Director/Manager and is responsible for executing assigned Global Financial Crimes IT audits and independent validation of business activities related to regulatory requirements. The role focuses on testing over systems, processes and controls and delivering high quality work in a timely fashion. You are primarily responsible for project management on assigned audit engagements and specifically the execution of testing over the IT and systems related processes and controls. You are responsible for internal partner management and the supervision of and accountability for the quality of and judgment calls in audit work. This position does not manage staff in a reporting line relationship. On as-needed basis, the position may require global travel throughout Americas, EMEA and APAC regions.

• Maintain the responsibility for the quality of assigned GFC IT audit engagements, in compliance with audit methodology requirements and executive management expectations, while also operating within industry best practices, applicable regulations, and external professional practice expectations

• Build relationships with peers and clients within organization and exhibit a high standard of performance and professional conduct that will create a culture of integrity and inclusion; where all individual and departmental choices are rooted in good judgment and support MUFG's Principal of Ethics and Conduct.

• Operate with an innovative and flexible mindset by continuously identifying ways to enhance consistency, efficiency, quality and/or value.

• Demonstrate professional skepticism and personal accountability.

• Participate in the walkthrough meetings and interviews with business stakeholders to develop understanding of GFC business processes.

• Participate in formal discussions with business stakeholders throughout the duration of audit engagements to communicate status or concerns.

• Identify potential risk, including awareness of risks both within the span of control as well as enterprise-wide; assess the state of the governance, risk management, and control environment aspects relevant to that risk; and report results in an effective and timely basis, leading to appropriate remedial action and ongoing management of risk for all assigned GFC IT audit engagements.

• Complete the execution of all walkthroughs/testing and work paper documentation for assigned GFC IT audit engagements, demonstrating the work was appropriately performed (e.g., detailed lead sheets describing the control attributes that were tested and the results were documented in a manner to support the conclusions reached, effectiveness and sustainable controls are evident in documentation). Documentation should stand alone to enable re-performance.

• Provide assistance in the validation and closure of internal and external (e.g. regulatory) GFC IT issues.

• Effectively partner with other internal audit groups to provide subject matter expertise in the joint execution of internal audits with GFC impact.

• Develop effective relationships with stakeholders and understanding of GFC business lines.

• Act as a role model and continuously improve self and the department

Qualifications and Required Experience

A bachelor 's degree in relevant discipline (e.g., information technology, computer science, accounting, finance, economics).

Professional certifications strongly preferred (ACAMS, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CIA)

Public Accounting (Big 4) experience a plus

5+ years audit experience, previously leading or executing IT audit engagements supporting Financial Crimes (BSA/AML/OFAC) compliance audits

Working Knowledge of key application controls as it relates to the Financial Crimes is a plus

Experience with the financial industry and related markets, related regulatory bodies and current IT trends

Experience in technology risk assessment, audit methodology and execution

Experience in coordination and integration efforts across multiple groups, preferably within enterprise-wide internal audit functions

Possesses strong project management skills; exhibits initiative and intuitive thinking; and demonstrates ability to meet strict deadlines

Exhibits effective communication (both verbal and written), negotiation and presentation skills; strong interpersonal skills; and ability to engage with all levels of internal audit and business line management

Employs strong critical thinking skills to identify pragmatic recommendations within an evolving and increasingly complex regulatory and risk management environment

Demonstrates strong analytical skills and problem solving capabilities

Proficiency in technology as required for assigned areas (MS Office, audit data analytics, etc.)

Aligned with MUFG Code of Conduct, exhibits strong ethical behavior and adheres to other similar professional requirements.

Some travel may be required, domestic and international

The typical base pay range for this role is between $111K - $135K 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 (https://careers.mufgamericas.com/sites/default/files/document/2023-01/mb-live-well-work-well.pdf)

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.

At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!

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• Listen Up. Speak Up.

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