Vice President, Cyber Risk BA Team Lead in City of Westminster

Overview

TIM is a strategic business pillar that provides operational efficiency, business analyst expertise and innovation. The Business Analyst Team sits within the TIM Pillar and serves as a Centre of Excellence ensuring consistent delivery and alignment with business priorities across Change the Bank programmes. The team supports change initiatives across MUFG Securities International and MUFG Bank EMEA in areas such as Risk, Finance, Front Office, Operations and Compliance.

Business Analysts are leading subject‑matter experts and trusted business partners in technology change, acting as bridges between business and technology. The team is organised into four pillars: Compliance, Legal & Operations; Cyber Risk; Front Office & Risk; Finance & Data. Individuals will be accountable for activities related to the Technology/Technology Innovation Management/ Business Analyst Team/ Cyber Risk BA Team.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements gathering and compile formal Business Requirements and Functional Specification documents.
• Cover all aspects of Business Analyst engagement throughout the Project Development lifecycle:
  • Formulate and present proposed solutions to business users, including illustrative calculations using production data.
  • Formulate testing approaches and compile test plans and test cases.
  • Perform system/integration testing and support business users during user acceptance testing.
  • Compile and present test results.
  • Complete project/work-stream status reports.
  • Escalate issues and risks to project or line management.
• Support Project Managers and business partners through SME and problem‑solving skills, advising on appropriate TEC solutions and vendor relationships.
• Own risks, issues and dependencies across project work, ensuring proactive actions to avoid escalations.
• Provide MI/KPIs for the assigned BA pillar.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with an evidence‑based approach to problem resolution.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management focus.
• Solid experience with TEC, SQL queries and self‑service systems analysis; advanced Excel required.
• Proactive approach with senior technology management communication and relationship building.
• Ownership of Risks, Issues and Dependencies across project work.

Personal Values

• Conduct oneself in a manner commensurate with company values.
• Lead by example and build strong relationships across the bank.
• Support and enforce company policies around office attendance and flexible working.
• Create a positive, collaborative working environment.

Additional Projects/Work

• Support the Head of the Business Analyst Team with wider department and divisional initiatives in strategy and innovation.
• Champion the use of AI across the BA team and within your pillar.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise to support TEC initiatives, presenting solutions to other parts of the organisation.
• Support initiatives outside assigned project work as required.

People Management (If applicable)

• Recruit, restructure and develop a high‑quality professional team.
• Ensure all staff are fully trained, receive annual performance reviews, and meet regulatory training requirements.
• Manage delegated responsibilities and regulatory obligations effectively.

Stakeholder Relationships

• Maintain and enhance good working relationships with stakeholders across the region and globally, sharing best practices and supporting the One MUFG strategy.

Performance and Duties

The role holder will be assessed by the employing entity’s performance framework, with duties reviewed and amended in consultation with the line manager or department head as necessary. The holder may perform duties for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc on a neutral, entity‑independent basis, ensuring regulatory compliance and resolving any conflicts between the entities.

Experience

• Managing a team of senior technology professionals within a top‑tier bank or consultancy.
• Successfully delivering large‑scale projects, preferably with an international scope.
• Significant experience in Cyber Risk.
• Good knowledge of the Murex platform and trade booking/lifecycle.
• A strong delivery track record with ownership of initiatives.
• Confidence and gravitas to interact with senior managers.
• Business analysis experience within a top‑tier bank or consultancy.
• Comprehensive understanding of the project lifecycle and proposal/scoping/testing documentation.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles.
• Product knowledge in Bonds, Derivatives, Credit, Securities Financing, FX and Loans and Deposits.

Business Knowledge

• Identity and Access Management (IAM) frameworks, including lifecycle management and access provisioning.
• Privileged Access Management (PAM) concepts, governance models, and audit evidence requirements.
• Core access control principles: least privilege, segregation of duties, role‑based access control.
• Integration of directory services, applications, and PAM solutions.
• Cyber risk and control frameworks including PRA, ECB, EBA, FCA.
• Operational IAM/PAM processes and exception handling.
• Zero‑trust principles and identity‑centric security.

Applications Knowledge

• RSA, ServiceNow, Cyber Ark.

Technical Knowledge

• Self‑service systems analysis, advanced Excel, and basic SQL skills.

Personal Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Results driven with a strong sense of accountability.
• Proactive, motivated approach.
• Ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work.
• Strong decision‑making and judgements.
• Structured and logical work approach.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Creative and innovative mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to manage large workloads and tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Calm in high‑pressure environments.
• Strong numerical skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Senior Management / Leadership Requirements

• Confident approach to providing clear direction to the team.
• Excellent managerial and leadership experience.
• Ability to lead a high‑performing team.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to motivate and lead.
• Articulate and implement the vision and strategy for the Cyber Risk BA Team.

Work Environment

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.

About MUFG

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. With 150,000 colleagues globally, MUFG is committed to making a difference for every client, organisation, and community it serves. We value building long‑term relationships, listening to diverse ideas, and fostering shared and sustainable growth. We invest in talent, technology and tools to empower you to own your career. Join MUFG where being inspired is expected and meaningful impact is rewarded.