Governance & Controls, Analyst

MUFG • Tempe, AZ

12d • $86,000 - $106,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Governance & Controls, Analyst is responsible for quality-control processes governing Key Data Elements (KDEs). The role ensures validation processes follow Enterprise-wide Data Management Procedures and that procedures accurately document those processes. The Data Custodian performs post-boarding quality-control checks and remediation, when needed, for KDE errors in credit transactions. Quality-control results are documented and used to develop or maintain acceptable error thresholds. The role also monitors error trends and advises the Offshore team on key trends and data-accuracy issues.

The position is performed at an MUFG office or client site four days per week, with remote work one day per week.

The role includes KDE management (80%) and data management (20%). It validates KDEs for credit transactions against source documentation and booking instructions, routes identified errors for review or remediation, maintains desktop procedures, responds to Offshore Data Custodian questions, and supports audits, examinations, and other activities as directed by Management. It also monitors existing data accuracy, helps review and improve procedures and controls, and manages data-accuracy procedures in coordination with the Data Officer.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Loan Operations or Loan Administration experience.
• Knowledge of Credit Agreements.
• Familiarity with Participated/Syndicated Facilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• PC skills, especially Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• OVS experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is described as equally preferable.

Responsibilities

• Validate KDEs for each credit transaction by comparing Offshore team templates with source documentation and booking instructions and reviewing whether selected data is appropriate.
• Send identified errors to the appropriate department for review and/or remediation.
• Monitor changes in the operating environment and alert Management; when applicable, meet with the Offshore Data Custodian team to explain process changes.
• Maintain Desktop Procedures in accordance with Enterprise-wide Data Management Procedures for quality control of KDEs in credit transactions.
• Respond to Offshore Data Custodians’ questions in a timely manner and support a productive team environment.
• Support audits, examinations, and other ad hoc activities as directed by Management.
• Monitor the accuracy of existing KDEs on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in updating and reviewing Desktop Procedures to correct deficiencies and continuously improve quality-control efficiency, including through yearly meetings with Data Custodians or as needed.
• Investigate and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of departmental controls, determine causes, and recommend improvements when applicable.
• Define and manage data-accuracy procedures, including responsibility for KDE accuracy with the Data Officer.
• Document quality-control results and use them to develop or maintain acceptable KDE error thresholds.
• Monitor evolving KDE error trends and consult with the Offshore team on key trends and data-accuracy issues.

Benefits

• 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.
• May be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and/or incentive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level