Head of Finance Risk, Director 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.

This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape and strengthen the finance risk culture across MUFG, supporting the organisation’s commitment to robust governance and regulatory excellence.

• Join MUFG’s London-based Finance Division, where your expertise will directly influence the financial health and stability of one of the world’s leading banks through comprehensive risk oversight and control activities.
• Benefit from a collaborative network spanning EMEA and global teams, working together to embed a positive risk culture while leveraging advanced tools such as AI for data-driven decision making.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities within an organisation renowned for its commitment to training, development, and fostering an inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued.

What you'll do:

• As Head of Financial Risk Director at MUFG in London, you will be instrumental in supporting the Finance Division’s mission to maintain financial health through rigorous risk oversight. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating closely with colleagues across EMEA and global teams to ensure that all aspects of operational risk are effectively managed.
• Assist with maintaining and refreshing the Finance Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), ensuring ongoing compliance with internal frameworks and external regulations.
• Deliver engaging risk management training sessions to Finance colleagues, helping embed best practices and foster a strong risk-aware culture throughout the department.
• Independently review completed non-SOX control testing, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement within the Finance function.
• Conduct deep dive reviews into internal or external events and processes, identifying root causes and recommending actionable solutions for enhanced resilience.
• Produce high-quality management information (MI) on risk and control matters using modern technologies such as AI, highlighting quality issues and gaps requiring remediation.
• Support regular risk assessments in line with framework requirements, ensuring all findings are accurately documented and escalated as necessary.
• Contribute to the Finance Risk Appetite Framework (RAF) and Horizon Scanning forum by analysing risk tool data for inclusion in committee presentations.
• Challenge risk and control owners constructively to provide evidence for issue closure, ensuring accountability across all levels of the Finance function.
• Act as subject matter expert on risk management tools within Finance, extracting reports and performing detailed data analysis to identify non-compliance or inefficiencies.
• Assist with regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date with changes in laws, rules, policies, and internal frameworks relevant to MUFG’s operations.

What you bring:

• Demonstrable experience working within an Operational Risk Management framework in a banking environment, ideally with exposure to both finance functions and broader support teams.
• Proven ability to interpret complex risk and control data sets, producing insightful reports that inform senior decision-making processes.
• Strong report writing skills with experience collating materials for risk forums or committee packs within regulated financial institutions.
• Hands-on experience conducting control testing activities, both SOX-related and non-SOX, ensuring accuracy and completeness of results.
• A solid understanding of what constitutes a positive risk culture within large organisations; able to promote these values through daily interactions.
• Advanced analytical skills combined with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with AI-driven data analysis tools is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication abilities enabling you to explain technical concepts clearly while building trust among diverse stakeholder groups.
• A calm approach under pressure coupled with exceptional attention to detail ensures high standards are maintained even during busy periods.
• Relevant academic qualifications demonstrating your commitment to ongoing learning; additional certifications in risk management would be advantageous.
• Experience working collaboratively across multiple locations or business units is preferred; willingness to share knowledge openly is essential.

What sets this company apart:

MUFG stands out as one of the world’s most respected financial institutions due to its unwavering commitment to integrity, stability, and responsible growth. The company places great emphasis on nurturing talent through ongoing training opportunities while promoting flexible working arrangements that respect work-life balance. Employees benefit from being part of a truly global network where knowledge sharing is encouraged at every level, enabling personal development alongside organisational success. At MUFG’s London office in Ropemaker Place, you’ll find yourself surrounded by supportive leadership who value open communication and inclusivity. The organisation’s dedication to regulatory excellence ensures that your work has real impact, not just internally but also across the wider financial sector. Joining MUFG means becoming part of a community that celebrates diversity of thought while empowering each individual to reach their full potential through shared goals and mutual respect.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in financial risk management to new heights within an inclusive global environment, we encourage you to apply.