OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTIONThe UK Finance Division is a support function that manages MUSE and MUFG Bank London Branch’s financial health through reporting, planning, regulatory compliance, and control to support sound decision‑making and stability.MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLEProvide independent risk oversight within Finance, strengthen financial controls & assurance, enable compliance Regulatory Requirements, lead risk culture and awareness across Finance and act as Finance’s link to the Second and Third Lines.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Provide Independent Risk Oversight across Finance (including Reg, Data and BCS)Act as the first point of challenge on risks arising from Finance processes, decisions, reporting, modelling, and systems – ensuring risks are identified early and managed before they become issues.Strengthen Financial Controls & AssuranceEnsure that Finance owns a strong and effective set of internal controls across:financial reportingProduct controldata governance and data qualityreconciliation and ledger processesregulatory reportingcapital and liquidity processesfinancial systems and modelsthird party riskaccounts payableThe role ensures control weaknesses are spotted, remediated, and prevented from recurring.3. Advise and Partner with Finance LeadershipSupport CFO, Finance leadership and Finance Directors by:translating risk policies into practical actionadvising on new products, processes, programmes, or system changesensuring Finance decisions consider risk early ("risk in change")4. Enable Compliance with Risk and Regulatory RequirementsMake sure Finance meets its obligations under:internal enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworksoperational risk standardsSOX standardsregulatory reporting expectationsaudit findings and remediationdata governancetax governancethird party risk5. Lead Risk Culture and Awareness Across FinanceDrive consistent risk thinking and behaviours across the Finance function, helping teams understand:what good risk management looks likehow to document risks and controlshow to elevate issues appropriately6. Act as Finance’s Link to the Executive Controls office, the Second and Third LinesThe role coordinates Finance’s engagement with:the executive controls officecentral risk teamscomplianceinternal auditexternal auditensuring Finance is aligned, ready for reviews, and consistently represented.WORK EXPERIENCEEssential:Strong Finance Background (8-15+ years) OR experience in Risk, Control and Assurance (5-10+ years)Experience in working in Corporate & Investing bankingDemonstrated success leading teams at a strategic levelExperience implementing or overseeingRisk management frameworksGovernance and control frameworksIssue management and remediation plansChange risk assessment for new systems or processesExperience working with Senior StakeholdersLeadership experiencePreferred:Internal or external audit experience, or close interaction with either.Exposure to regulatory interactionsData management / data governance experienceFinance transformationSKILLS AND EXPERIENCEFunctional / Technical Competencies:Essential:Finance and regulatory reporting control frameworksRisk, Issue and Event ManagementControl TestingRisk and Control Self-AssessmentInformation and Data Governance PrinciplesRisk Governance and EscalationAudit and AssuranceEducation / Qualifications:Essential:Educated to degree levelPreferred:ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similarRisk Management qualificationPERSONAL REQUIREMENTSExcellent communication skillsResults driven, with a strong sense of accountabilityA proactive, motivated approach.The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordinglyStrong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgementA creative and innovative approach to workExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent managerial/leadership experienceThe ability to lead a high performing teamA strategic approach, with the ability to lead and motivate your teamThe ability to articulate and implement the vision/strategy for the Risk and Controls departmentWe are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.EEO STATEMENTMUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership. We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr