Vice President - Sanctions Programs

Driving the implementation of MUFG Bank's financial crimes risk appetite, policies and standards by managing and providing an approachable sanctions advisory hub to the EMEA region for all sanctions queries, ensuring advice is clear, informative and consistent.

The Sanctions Program Team is responsible for the effective running and oversight of sanctions controls across all jurisdictions within EMEA. The team ensures robust management of the broader Sanctions Control Framework, providing oversight, SME knowledge and support to other Sanctions Teams.

Financial Crimes Office EMEA (FCOE) is the regional office responsible for establishing and maintaining effective systems and controls to protect customers' assets and mitigate the risk that MUFG is used to further financial crime in EMEA. MUFG's financial crime compliance framework includes control processes designed to help the Bank detect, deter, and prevent financial crime as well as assess and mitigate related risks (money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, bribery, and corruption) in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and supervisory guidance.

Responsible for managing part of the Sanctions Programs team. Oversee the implementation, ongoing maintenance of, and compliance with Global Policies, Standards and Procedures which govern MUFG's financial crime control framework across EMEA. Accountable for drafting and reviewing Sanctions Policy and Procedure documents for the EMEA region, including general oversight of the sanctions policy and governance lifecycle.

Provide Sanctions SME knowledge, risk management and guidance for sanctions systems and other related transformation initiatives. Support oversight of implementation of GFCD initiatives related to sanctions, including system rollouts and new policy/procedure implementation. Responsible for input into all relevant audits, testing reviews and risk assessments, providing sanctions input and guidance.

Responsible for driving the timely and effective resolution of all EMEA sanctions issues, managing ongoing governance of issues identified via testing functions, audits, regulatory monitoring. Responsible for ongoing people management and development of direct reports (2), including recruitment and oversight, ensuring the team has clearly defined roles and responsibilities. Oversee business continuity planning for relevant sanctions activities. Responsible for providing SME input to sanctions-related training.

Oversight and daily management of sanctioned outsourced services, ensuring achievement of KRIs and KPIs and managing any required escalations. Support EMEA transformation activities, ensuring adherence to agreed timelines, risk management and escalation of emerging issues. The role holder will have responsibility for identifying and resolving differences or conflicts between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc needs, escalating to their manager where required.

Working terms are dictated by functional mandates and the Dual-Hat Arrangement Agreement between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc, and any other relevant agreements. The role holder will carry out other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head. The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS.

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

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years in a central sanctions function.
• Experience with, and strong knowledge of banking and sanctions controls for financial crime.
• Previous experience with issues management and audit and testing teams.
• Previous experience with sanctions systems.
• Proven experience and understanding of sanctions.
• Proven experience in managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of and experience in banking.

Functional / Technical Competencies

• MS Office skills.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail.
• A good understanding of banking and investment products.
• Good understanding of financial crime risk (AML and ABC) in banking.
• An excellent understanding of the concepts of risk management and control.
• Manages priorities effectively and delivers efficiently.
• Proactively identifies and communicates improvements to process.

Specific to role

• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong financial sanctions knowledge in particular OFAC, EU and UK regulations.
• Strong relationship building and management skills.
• Preferred: Degree.
• Preferred: Relevant Qualification.

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, 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.
• A confident approach, with the ability to provide clear direction to your team.
• Excellent managerial/leadership experience.
• The ability to lead a high‑performing team.
• A strategic approach, with the ability to lead and motivate your team.