Sanctions Program, Assistant Vice President

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.

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity of a global financial institution, ensuring robust sanctions controls and supporting the organisation’s commitment to be the world’s most trusted financial group. You will be part of a highly respected team that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth, while benefiting from flexible working opportunities and comprehensive training programmes.

What you’ll do:

• As Sanctions Programme Assistant Vice President at MUFG in London, you will play a central role in maintaining the integrity of sanctions controls across EMEA.
• Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will involve close collaboration with Transformation and Technology partners, Country Compliance teams, Operations, Business stakeholders, and other Sanctions Teams.
• You will be instrumental in supporting the implementation of MUFG Bank’s financial crimes risk appetite by ensuring that all systems and controls are robustly managed.
• Your ability to draft detailed reports, manage complex remediation plans, coordinate approvals for change requests, and maintain accurate action trackers will be essential for success.
• You will also provide critical support during audits or regulatory exams by preparing comprehensive documentation and following up on outstanding actions.
• By overseeing annual risk assessments for sanctions compliance and integrating global policy standards into local procedures, you will help protect both clients’ assets and MUFG’s reputation.
• Your analytical skills will be put to use when creating management information reports that keep senior leaders informed about ongoing workflows.

In this role you will thrive if you are detail‑oriented, dependable under pressure, skilled at managing priorities effectively, and passionate about fostering an inclusive culture built on mutual respect.

What you bring:

• Proven experience from a central compliance function within banking or financial services.
• Hands‑on involvement with systems designed to detect or prevent financial crime—particularly those relating to sanctions controls.
• Demonstrated dependability through meticulous report writing using advanced Excel skills while maintaining accuracy even under pressure.
• Understanding of risk management principles to contribute meaningfully during annual assessments or when integrating new policies into business‑as‑usual processes.
• Interpersonal skills to connect with colleagues from diverse backgrounds while communicating complex information clearly.
• Experience managing competing priorities without sacrificing quality.

A minimum of two years’ experience in a central compliance function within banking or financial services is essential for this position. Demonstrated knowledge of banking systems and controls related to financial crime prevention is required to excel in this role. Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office applications—especially Excel—and strong report‑writing abilities are necessary for daily tasks. Excellent attention to detail combined with a broad understanding of financial crime risks such as sanctions, anti‑money laundering (AML), anti‑bribery & corruption (ABC) is expected.

What sets MUFG apart:

• MUFG stands out as one of the world’s leading financial institutions thanks to its rich history spanning more than three centuries—a testament to its resilience through changing market conditions.
• With over 180,000 employees operating across 50 markets worldwide MUFG offers unmatched stability coupled with global reach.
• The bank’s unwavering commitment to integrity means every employee plays an important part in protecting both client assets and organisational reputation.
• At MUFG you’ll find an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated; supportive leadership ensures everyone has access to flexible working arrangements tailored around individual needs.
• Generous pension contributions reflect MUFG’s dedication not only towards your present wellbeing but also your future security.
• Comprehensive training opportunities empower you continually develop professionally so that you remain at the cutting edge of industry best practice.

What’s next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact at one of the world’s most respected banks while advancing your career in sanctions compliance then this is your moment—apply now!