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 being 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.

What you bring:

• 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.
• A good grasp of risk management concepts as they apply within banking environments is important for effective performance.
• Experience managing priorities efficiently while delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines is highly valued.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills that foster positive relationships with colleagues across departments are crucial for success.
• Clear communication skills—both written and verbal—are needed when preparing reports or presenting findings to stakeholders.

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.

By joining MUFG you become part of a networked team whose shared purpose is building trust—one relationship at a time—in every community served around the globe.

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!

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.