Assistant Vice President, Network Manager

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.

Markets and Securities is part of the Operations Office for EMEA that supports MUFG’s core products and services including Banking (commercial/retail based payments, loans, derivatives, trade finance) and Securities (Derivatives, FX, Fixed Income, Equity etc.). The role of Operations Network Management is to manage the interaction between Operations, MUFG’s internal clients (Front Office, Trading Desks etc.) and MUFG external Agent network (cash, custodian etc.) and also has close ties with other support areas such as Finance, Legal, Compliance and Risk.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Network Management team is in a pivotal position within MUFG Securities and MUFG Bank as it is responsible for managing all Cash, Custody, Clearing and Execution relationships such as Nostro agents, Custodians, Clearing Houses, Brokers, E-platforms and Exchanges. In this role, you will support the Network Management team across both MUFG’s Banking arm and Securities business under a dual‑hat arrangement. This means you will act and make decisions on behalf of both entities, operating under the same remit and level of authority, regardless of which entity employs you. The primary purpose of the role is to assist with the onboarding and offboarding of Agent Bank relationships, and to support all aspects of relationship management. This includes issue oversight, escalation handling, fee reviews, due diligence processes, and providing ad hoc support to senior management. The role is relationship‑focused and requires substantial analytical work, ongoing monitoring, and involvement in change initiatives to help ensure MUFG maximises the value of its external relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct ongoing reviews of Agent Bank providers, including completing annual due diligence questionnaires, reviewing contracts, and arranging periodic service review meetings.
• Coordinate documentation for new relationships, including legal agreements and account‑opening materials.
• Proactively manage incoming queries, ensuring all issues are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist in the creation, maintenance and production of Network Management MIS.
• Develop a strong understanding of process flows to identify workflow improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Support regulatory and change initiatives, including projects such as ISO 20022 and T+1.
• Assist with the day‑to‑day management of the cash and custody invoicing and recharging processes.
• Build strong relationships across MUFG to develop a peer network, gather relevant information, and support effective inter‑departmental collaboration.
• Ensure adherence to global standards for information storage, governance, and dissemination.
• Support the onboarding of new banking accounts onto MUFG systems.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in Network Management or a similar role is essential.
• Strong understanding of front‑to‑back transaction flows within an operational context.
• Experience in other operational functions – such as Settlements, Collateral Management, Trade Support, or Operations Project Management – would be beneficial.
• Demonstrated experience supporting projects and strategic initiatives.
• Experience managing Cash and Custody relationships.
• Knowledge of Derivatives clearing would be advantageous.
• Prior experience within a top‑tier broker‑dealer is preferable but not essential.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to independently manage multiple deliverables simultaneously.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (intermediate level or above).
• Knowledge of Power BI and other Microsoft Power Platform tools would be beneficial.
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
• Fast learner with the ability to translate complex matters for a broad range of stakeholders.
• Confident in representing the firm when engaging with external counterparts.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good general understanding of financial markets.

Education / Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent preferred.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to produce high‑quality work efficiently.
• Exceptional communication skills across written, verbal, and interpersonal interactions.
• Results‑driven mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Proactive and self‑motivated, with the confidence to take initiative and drive tasks forward.
• Structured, organised, and logical approach to managing work and solving problems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with the ability to think critically.
• Creative and innovative thinking, with a willingness to challenge existing processes constructively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams.
• Ability to manage high workloads and tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring work is thorough and reliable.
• Calm and composed under pressure, able to maintain professionalism in fast‑paced environments.
• Confident when engaging with senior stakeholders, representing the function with credibility and clarity.

This advert will close 12th February 2026. 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.