Analyst, Senior Auditor - Financial Crime in London

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

MUFG is seeking a Senior Auditor to join its Global Financial Crimes and Compliance Audit team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to become part of a globally respected organisation that values integrity, transparency, and responsibility at every level. As MUFG continues to build towards a best-in-class Internal Audit function, you will play a pivotal role in supporting risk assessment, annual planning, audit execution, and issues validation within a highly varied portfolio focused on Financial Crimes, Fraud, and Core Compliance.

With a flexible hybrid working model (three days in the office), you’ll enjoy the benefits of both collaborative teamwork and autonomy in your professional development. MUFG’s commitment to nurturing talent means you’ll have access to extensive training opportunities and be encouraged to stretch yourself across diverse markets, including a particular focus on European regulatory environments.

If you are professionally curious, eager to develop your expertise in wholesale/investment banking audits, and want to be a trusted partner within a global network, this role offers the perfect platform for your growth.

Join MUFG’s renowned Global Financial Crimes Audit team in London and contribute to building a best-in-class internal audit function with global reach and impact. Work within an inclusive environment where your interpersonal skills and commitment to continuous improvement will be valued as you help shape the future of financial crime compliance across European markets.

What you'll do:

• As Senior Auditor – Financial Crime at MUFG in London, you will immerse yourself in a dynamic environment where your day-to-day responsibilities span planning audits, conducting thorough fieldwork, documenting findings meticulously, and tracking issue resolution.
• You will collaborate closely with colleagues across departments as you execute comprehensive audit engagements aligned with industry standards.
• Your role involves proactive monitoring of management actions following audits, ensuring that identified risks are addressed promptly and participating in continuous monitoring assignments that keep MUFG ahead of evolving compliance requirements.
• Participate actively in audit execution by planning, conducting fieldwork, raising and documenting workpapers, and identifying issues across multiple audits focused on Financial Crimes, Fraud, and Core Compliance.
• Assist occasionally with maintaining the EIA risk universe, performing risk assessments, and contributing to annual audit plans as required by the department.
• Execute all assigned aspects of audit engagements according to established methodology standards while seeking guidance when necessary to ensure quality outcomes.
• Monitor proactively and validate management actions completed in response to issues raised during audits, ensuring effective resolution and compliance.
• Support or lead continuous monitoring assignments for areas designated by the Head of Audit or Audit Director, contributing valuable insights into risk management processes.
• Build constructive relationships with peers and clients throughout MUFG’s global footprint by sharing knowledge and collaborating effectively across teams.
• Act as a global role model by continuously improving both personal capabilities and departmental practices through active participation in strategic initiatives.
• Develop an appreciation for risk and control within banking operations while gaining strong working knowledge of financial crime regulations relevant to European markets.
• Travel occasionally (up to 10%) depending on the location of key staff, stakeholders, and audit geographies to support regional and global audit activities.
• Contribute to strategic projects that enhance the audit function regionally and globally by supporting ongoing development initiatives.

What you bring:

• Your proven experience as an auditor or compliance specialist within financial services, particularly banking or trading institutions, will be instrumental as Senior Auditor – Financial Crime at MUFG.
• You bring deep understanding of risk controls associated with wholesale/investment banking operations alongside familiarity with capital markets/securities sectors.
• Your expertise extends beyond technical competencies: strong interpersonal communication skills allow you to collaborate effectively across global teams while sharing knowledge generously.
• Experience working within an audit or risk management/compliance function in the Financial Services sector at a banking or trading institution is essential for success in this role.
• A solid appreciation for risk controls specific to wholesale/investment banking and capital markets/securities sectors relating to Financial Crimes, Fraud, Core Compliance, and wider risk topics is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in data analytics will enable you to add value through insightful analysis during audits.
• Knowledge of auditing methods and industry practices is required so you can deliver high-quality assurance work consistently.
• Understanding wholesale/investment banking operations, including securities/capital markets is crucial for navigating complex regulatory environments.
• Strong desire for personal development coupled with excellent interpersonal communication skills will help you thrive within MUFG’s collaborative culture.
• Ability to work collaboratively across global teams ensures effective knowledge sharing and relationship building throughout the organisation.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional qualifications such as CIA or ACCA are preferred; candidates with equivalent experience may also be considered if they lack formal educational credentials.
• European language skills (e.g., German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian or French) are advantageous given the focus on European regulatory environments.
• Relevant financial crime qualifications (e.g., ICA/ACAMs) are desirable but not essential; knowledge of agile auditing techniques is also beneficial.

What sets this company apart:

MUFG stands out as one of the world’s most trusted financial groups thanks to its unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency, and responsibility. With over 150,000 employees operating from more than 2,300 offices worldwide, including major hubs across Europe, the organisation offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth within a truly global network. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance alongside supportive leadership dedicated to nurturing talent at every stage. The company’s common values foster an inclusive culture where fairness prevails; long-term relationships are built not only with clients but also among colleagues who share ambitions for sustainable growth. At MUFG you’ll find generous training opportunities designed to expand your skillset while empowering you as part of a dependable team committed to serving society responsibly.

What's next:

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact within one of the world’s leading financial groups while advancing your career in financial crime compliance auditing—this is your moment! Apply today by clicking on the link provided and take the next step towards joining MUFG’s collaborative team.

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