Data Analytics Manager (AVP), Internal Audit

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.

MUFG is seeking a Data Analytics Audit Manager (AVP) to join their EMEA Internal Audit Office in London. In this role you will transform audit practices through advanced data analytics, automation and artificial intelligence, designing and delivering robust analytics strategies, mentoring colleagues and contributing to a Data & AI‑enabled workforce. MUFG values inclusion, diversity and flexible working arrangements, ensuring you can thrive both professionally and personally.

• Globally respected financial institution with a strong commitment to inclusion, diversity and flexible working opportunities, allowing you to balance your professional ambitions with personal wellbeing.
• Integral role in shaping audit strategies by leveraging advanced data analytics, automation and artificial intelligence tools, collaborating closely with business audit teams and stakeholders.
• Continuous training opportunities, generous pension contributions and supportive leadership that encourages knowledge sharing, personal development and team cohesion.

• Collaborate with business audit teams to understand relevant processes, risks and controls in order to develop effective analytics testing strategies that support internal audit conclusions.
• Design, implement and execute comprehensive analytics plans independently to assess key controls, validate issues and facilitate continuous monitoring across multiple audits.
• Manage the collection, transformation and analysis of large datasets while ensuring data quality, integrity, security and strong governance throughout all stages of the audit lifecycle.
• Document analytics work accurately and timely according to established methodology and quality assurance standards so that results are clear for business audiences.
• Act as a relationship manager for a portfolio of audits by coordinating with audit teams and stakeholders to translate complex findings into actionable insights.
• Drive the integration of automation and artificial intelligence into audit processes by introducing innovative techniques such as generative AI, machine learning, process mining and self‑serve analytics tools.
• Support migration efforts towards cloud platforms by promoting adoption of new technologies among auditors including Data Analytics Champions.
• Set clear expectations for junior colleagues while upholding high standards; provide guidance and feedback to encourage improvement and celebrate achievements within the team.
• Mentor junior team members by contributing to their development through coaching sessions and supporting strategic initiatives aimed at continuous improvement of the Data Analytics function.
• Engage in broader MUFG initiatives that promote equity, inclusion and belonging; participate actively in team activities that foster trust‑building communication and flexible hybrid work.

• Proficiency with Python or similar programming languages for advanced data analysis coupled with extensive experience using data visualisation tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong project management skills enabling you to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering high‑quality outputs aligned with KPIs and QA standards.
• Experience managing analysts or peers, including full project ownership supporting audit testing plus technical leadership reviewing junior colleagues’ work and enhancing overall team capability.
• Solid understanding of risk/control environments combined with the ability to assess risks, execute effective control testing strategies and develop observations supporting audit conclusions.
• Excellent communication skills allowing you to explain complex data concepts clearly, both technically and non‑technically, building trust among stakeholders and audit leads or directors.
• Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mathematics or equivalent plus relevant work experience OR degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management with demonstrable data analytics experience.
• Preferred: Experience developing advanced analytics solutions or workflows (e.g., Alteryx, AI/ML/LLM‑based tools), drafting requirements, partnering with technology teams to develop and test solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms/tools (AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Copilot Studio or equivalent AI tools) plus knowledge of automation/low‑code platforms (Power Platform, Automate, Power Apps).
• Experience contributing to analytics frameworks and best practices (UAT development lifecycle), familiarity with delivery/collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence) and relevant certifications (Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate, Microsoft Certified Azure Data Scientist Associate, AWS Certified Data Analytics, Tableau Desktop Specialist, Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst Associate, CIA, CPA, CFSA).

MUFG stands out as one of the world’s leading financial institutions, renowned for its unwavering commitment to integrity, excellence, inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging. The EMEA Internal Audit Office champions innovation, integrating cutting‑edge technology such as artificial intelligence and automation into everyday processes and reshaping how audits are delivered across the region. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, generous pension contributions, ongoing training opportunities, supportive leadership focused on personal and professional growth, knowledge sharing and communal achievement celebration. MUFG’s values underpin every aspect of its culture, ensuring all voices are heard, respected and empowered, regardless of background or identity. 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.