Analyst: First Line of Defense Control Office

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group•New York, NY

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 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’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. We are looking for passionate and curious individuals with ability to learn new concepts and contribute quickly to joining our team. You will maintain proper KYC practices for new and existing customers, whilst liaising with first- and second-line business stakeholders while supporting cross-functional initiatives. KYC roles at MUFG provide opportunities for establishment and growth, while being a part of an inclusive team. Our employees embody MUFG’s cultures and principles. There is a high degree of collaboration and innovation. We promote client centricity, diversity, respect, and integrity. It is a unique opportunity to be part of the building blocks of a forward-thinking organization. If you’re ready to help us achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted financial group, apply today.

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced culture and deadline driven environment
Exhibit culture of strong risk principles
Ability to engage local & overseas stakeholders in different time zones

Nice To Haves

Prior experience of working with Corporate Banking clients or experience in using automation / AI / digital tools and technologies preferred

Responsibilities

Support the KYC due diligence process by engaging and closely collaborating with Corporate Banking clients, Relationship Managers, Product Groups, Onboarding Unit, Quality Control, AML Advisory and other stakeholders
Adherent to policy requirements and timely training completion.
Be a team player and cross-support team members and/or other verticals as assigned by Director
Support cross-functional initiatives and projects assigned by management, including VP/Director-led efforts.
Support and enable MUFG to meet its goals/targets, help reignite revenue growth & facilitate other pillars of our bank/FLODCO strategy including “one FLODCO team” attitude.
Partner with relevant teams to address risk/AML/Sanctions compliance issues, while managing the progress of KYCs from an end-to-end basis for an assigned list of clients;
Monitor/review business activities across various product areas, while fulfilling responsibilities related to Request for Information (RFIs) related to KYC/risk/compliance issues identified as part of the KYC due diligence;
Showcase high proficiency in identifying risk flags, supported by rigorous training and guidance from Process Governance, AML Advisory & other stakeholders;
Attend appropriate training & support on a periodic basis;
Meet the requirements of various MUFG standards, policies & procedures including but not limited to Global KYC Standard, U.S. Branches Know Your Customer Procedure for First Line of Defense;
Seek guidance & escalate complex scenarios to Team Lead as needed;
Assist AMT Controls as needed with select oversight tasks, reporting coordination, and onboarding activities as needed.
Expected to contribute to cross-functional initiatives, including risk mitigation and process improvement efforts.
Complete and update records in the system in compliance with KYC requirements and ensuring quality adherence
Support broader team initiatives as needed including but not limited to automation/AI and transformation projects aligned with GCIB and FLODCO priorities as applicable.