Sanctions Program, Assistant Vice President in London

Overview

MUFG, a global financial institution with a 360-year heritage and operations in more than 50 markets, is seeking a Sanctions Programme Assistant Vice President to join its Financial Crimes Office for EMEA in London.

The role is pivotal in safeguarding the integrity of sanctions controls across the region and supporting the organization’s commitment to being the world’s most trusted financial group.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity of sanctions controls across EMEA through close collaboration with Transformation and Technology partners, Country Compliance teams, Operations, and Business stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of MUFG Bank’s financial crimes risk appetite by ensuring systems and controls are robustly managed.
• Draft detailed reports, manage complex remediation plans, coordinate approvals for change requests, and maintain accurate action trackers.
• Provide critical support during audits or regulatory exams by preparing comprehensive documentation and following up on outstanding actions.
• Oversee annual risk assessments for sanctions compliance and integrate global policy standards into local procedures.
• Create management information reports to keep senior leaders informed about ongoing workflows.
• Represent the Head of Sanctions in governance meetings and forums as required, contributing subject‑matter expertise to drive effective decision‑making.
• Draft and refine Management Self‑Identified Issues (MSIIs) and support Issue Owners with remediation plans, change requests, and closure submissions.
• Maintain action trackers and stakeholder communications to keep remediation activities on schedule, escalating risks with clear options and recommendations.
• Prepare meeting materials for Issues Management meetings and follow up on relevant actions to ensure accountability throughout the process.
• Oversee reviews conducted by MUFG’s testing functions, audits, and regulatory exams on sanctions controls operated across EMEA.
• Contribute to and oversee completion of the annual risk assessment process for sanctions in EMEA, ensuring alignment with global policy standards.
• Draft and publish reports, presentations, proposals, risk assessments, and other materials required to support integration of global policies into business‑as‑usual processes.
• Create and report team management information (MI), including data analysis and presentation to inform senior stakeholders about workflow progress and manual control effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a central compliance function within banking or financial services.
• Hands‑on experience with systems designed to detect or prevent financial crime, particularly sanctions controls.
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and strong report‑writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong understanding of financial crime risks such as sanctions, AML, and ABC.
• Good grasp of risk management concepts as they apply within banking environments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities efficiently while delivering high‑quality results under tight deadlines.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, capable of connecting with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and conveying complex information clearly.
• Experience in a central sanctions function is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Ability to use Python or holding relevant professional qualifications related to compliance or risk management would enhance the application.

Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities tailored to individual needs.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Ongoing training designed to nurture professional development and keep staff at the forefront of industry best practice.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teamwork within the Financial Crimes Office for EMEA.
• Inclusive environment celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive culture built on mutual respect.
• Equal Opportunity Statement

MUFG 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.

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