Vice President

Core Compliance Technology Team As a member of the Core Compliance Technology team, you will provide a range of services to ensure that systems across the region and associated work processes are running correctly, support project delivery, and maintain regulatory compliance. Responsibilities Lead initiatives to implement governance processes within the EMEA Core Compliance organisation for core GFCD applications. Provide oversight, support and coaching on system testing and deployment; act as a point of challenge on requirements, design, and testing to ensure risk controls are maintained. Support teams in London and across the region with ad‑hoc queries, issue escalation and ongoing system support. Lead engagement in system enhancements and upgrades, covering the full lifecycle from requirements gathering to implementation. Support issue resolution for financial crime systems, driving remediation activities, system changes and reporting to stakeholders. Take a lead role in system change projects such as upgrades or enhancements, challenging project teams on requirements, design, and testing results. Report and present to management on identified risks and industry trends; oversee the MI process for financial crime systems and follow-up actions. Support regional and local teams in complying with governance requirements per the GFCD Global Technology Standard. Lead ongoing and new Financial Crime systems projects, driving and informing business requirements from a Core Compliance/Financial Crime Technology perspective. Provide oversight of all financial crime system changes across the region, updating stakeholders and governance forums on key risks and issues. Represent Core Compliance Technology at relevant forums including steering committees, working groups and project delivery boards. Act as the escalation point for multiple 1–11th and second line teams on core compliance systems queries and issues. Follow regulatory requirements applicable to each business and maintain the legal entity integrity of MUFG Bank and MUS. Resolve conflicts between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc, escalating to the manager when required. Work within the functional mandates and Dual‑Hat arrangement between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. Be open to flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements. Qualifications 5-7 years relevant experience in a financial services firm. Broad understanding of core compliance systems, risk management and controls concepts. Experience conducting UAT or assurance testing, including developing test cases and test scripts. Good understanding of best practices for system testing. Strong background in project delivery and project‑management practices. Experience interacting with stakeholders and system vendors at a senior level. Experience in report and methodology writing and delivery to non‑technical audiences. Preferred Experience using, testing and/or tuning transaction monitoring systems such as Behavox, Global Relay, KX Surveillance, etc. Previous experience implementing or testing Core Compliance or Financial Crime systems. Good understanding of EMEA‑wide Core Compliance regulations, banking products, the UK regulatory environment and strong IT and systems knowledge. Experience coaching or mentoring to support the development of others, including offshore resources. Education & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Personal Requirements Excellent communication skills. Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability. A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly. Strong decision‑making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement. A structured and logical approach to work. Strong problem‑solving skills. A creative and innovative approach to work. Excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment. Strong numerical skills. Excellent Microsoft Office skills. Strong coaching and mentoring skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr