Global Financial Crimes Compliance Testing, Vice President

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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.

Responsible for supporting the Global Financial Crimes Compliance Testing (GFCCT) function in performing deep dives and targeted risk‑based thematic reviews of financial crimes compliance (AML, Sanctions, ABC) processes globally with an emphasis on the design adequacy and effectiveness of measures (controls) taken to monitor and mitigate financial crimes risk.

• Lead, or participate on, a team of testers in conducting and supporting financial crimes compliance reviews for MUFG Bank, Ltd. branches globally, that evaluate the effectiveness of existing financial crimes compliance frameworks, as well as the design and implementation of relevant controls, such as escalation processes, documentation of policies and procedures, reporting, list screening, regulatory change management, governance frameworks, and training

• Develop test plans, scripts, procedures, and sampling methodologies that incorporate regulatory expectations, industry developments, and lessons learned from regulatory findings and internally identified issues by compliance testing and internal audit

• Assist in implementation of a coordinated, consistent and risk-based testing program

• Assist in developing and maintaining quality control processes to drive adherence to Global Testing Standards

• Assist in the drive of central coordination, governance, and reporting, leveraging regional structures and best practices

• Prepare/review reports summarizing the objectives, scope, findings and conclusions of completed testing

• Assist in the validation of Management Action Plans designed to address remediation efforts and testing findings

• Coordinate with Issues Management to monitor and track resolution of testing findings

• Assist with establishing appropriate testing management routines and ensure proper awareness of testing review results through reporting and other means

• Monitor developments, such as changes in the regulatory environment, which may necessitate ad hoc testing

• Support general compliance activities and other duties, including special projects as assigned

• BA/BS Degree required; JD, CPA and/or CAMS a plus

• At least 7 years of experience within the financial crimes compliance area of a global bank, consulting firm or regulatory agency

• Experience with compliance testing, quality control/assurance processes and/or internal/external audits

• Minimum of 3 to 4 years of experience leading testing efforts in, or exposure to, quality control or quality management functions and results

• Knowledge of financial crimes compliance laws and regulations

• Excellent judgment and analytical skills

• Test script/procedure creation and/or experience with the test scripting process

• Experience in leading diverse testing teams

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Some travel may be required, domestic and international

The typical base pay range for this role is between $114k - $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…