2026 MUFG UK Analyst Programme: Technology - Risk, Security & Control

Overview

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.

As technology is constantly evolving so will your learning. Our technology graduate programme will enable you to develop your skills by working with a diverse and talented team who’s overall goal is to protect the organisation for cyber-attack and manage the first line risk.

Applications will close on 2 November 2025. To learn more about our roles and how to apply, please visit mufgcampus.com

Who We Are

We are MUFG. With over 360 years of heritage and more than 150,000 employees in 40+ countries, we’ve grown to become one of the top ten banks in the world.

Combining our global network and financial strength with a dedication to becoming the world’s most trusted financial group, we pride ourselves on exceeding client expectations and building long-term relationships. We support our clients and protect their interests with the highest levels of professionalism and expertise, while also serving society and fostering a sustainable vision for growth.

We’re looking for ambitious, driven individuals to join our team, and help us to become the world’s most trusted financial group. With graduate schemes and internships available around the world, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best experts in the industry.

Our Business Areas

Our securities business offer a comprehensive product suite to clients around the world through five key business lines in the primary and secondary markets: capital markets, credit, rates, equities, and structured products.

Our commercial banking arm is a leading corporate lending bank offering an intensive range of services from Project Finance & Syndicated Loans through to Transaction Banking & Asset Finance.

By joining MUFG, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your financial expertise and become part of a truly international organisation.

With our global reach and collaborative culture, you have the opportunity to create a brighter future at MUFG

What to Expect

Risk, Security & Control is a key Technology pillar that covers the following areas:

• Security operations centre team monitors the technology landscape, responds to cyber incidents, and manages penetration tests
• Cyber security team manages the day to day support of all security software and manages vulnerability collection and reporting
• The Risk & control team manages risk, controls environment and audits
• Programme team that manages all new implementations and upgrades in the cyber and risk space. Also managing secure by design process
• Identity and Access Management team mange the active directory, privilege account management and Access management
• HO liaison manages the communication to and from Tokyo
• Threat Intelligence manages collection and distribution of threat information and threat hunting
• Reporting team look after policy and document management and reporting from RSC

Our 18 month Analyst Programme starts with a comprehensive training program designed to develop a sound understanding of our product lines, our clients & our business strategies.

As a part of a select intake, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best professionals in the industry. We’re highly team-driven, but you’ll still find plenty of opportunity to shine as an individual. In our open and inclusive environment, senior colleagues will know who you are and will see the work you do. In addition, your buddy and mentor will make sure you have all the support you need to succeed. And you’ll enjoy an ongoing commitment to your development as you build a lasting and rewarding career with us.

Join Our Team

We look for talented, motivated and ambitious people who will be able to help drive our business forward.

Successful candidates will:

• have a strong interest in financial markets
• have good knowledge of a programming language e.g. SQL, .NET, Java
• be a self-starter and alert for opportunities
• have excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• have high levels of motivation and integrity
• Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• be innovative and have the ability to generate new and creative ideas
• be in their final year of study or have graduated in the last 12 months

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.