Analyst, Sanctions Program 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. MUFG, one of the world's top five banks with a 360-year legacy and a presence in over 50 markets, is seeking a Sanctions Programme Analyst to join their Financial Crimes Office for EMEA in London. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a globally respected financial institution that places integrity, trust, and responsibility at the heart of its operations.

As a Sanctions Programme Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding MUFG's reputation and supporting the effective management of sanctions controls across EMEA. You will benefit from working within a supportive team environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged through ongoing training opportunities. MUFG offers flexible working arrangements and the chance to collaborate with knowledgeable colleagues who are committed to upholding the highest standards of compliance and ethical conduct.

What you'll do:

• Support the effective operation of sanctions controls throughout EMEA.
• Collaborate with transformation partners, country compliance teams, operations staff, and business stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed reports, coordinate remediation efforts, maintain accurate records of actions taken, and support both routine oversight activities as well as special projects related to sanctions compliance.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver timely, well-evidenced responses to regulatory, audit, and compliance testing findings.
• Represent the Head of Sanctions in governance meetings and forums when required.
• Draft and refine Management Self-Identified Issues (MSIIs).
• Support Issue Owners in drafting remediation plans, change requests, and closure submissions.
• Coordinate approvals for change requests and closure forms efficiently.
• Prepare meeting materials for issues management meetings.
• Provide oversight of reviews conducted by MUFG's testing functions, audits, and regulatory exams on sanctions controls.
• Contribute to the completion of annual risk assessments for sanctions in EMEA.
• Create and report team management information (MI).
• Update manual controls registers while providing coverage for business-as-usual list management activities.

What you bring:

• A minimum of two years' experience in a central compliance function within banking or financial services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of banking systems and controls designed to mitigate financial crime risks.
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office applications—especially Excel—and skilled report writing abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail combined with strong organisational skills.
• A broad understanding of financial crime risk—including sanctions risk—as well as anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-bribery/corruption (ABC) frameworks.
• Outstanding communication skills enable you to interact confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience supporting or overseeing annual risk assessment processes within a regulated environment is highly desirable.

What sets MUFG apart:

MUFG stands out as one of the world's most trusted financial groups—a reputation built on centuries of heritage combined with forward-thinking values centred around integrity and responsibility. Employees benefit from being part of an organisation that truly values diversity and inclusion; every voice matters here regardless of background or seniority.

The Financial Crimes Office for EMEA provides an environment where collaboration is encouraged at every level—knowledge sharing is embedded into daily practice so everyone has access to learning opportunities tailored towards personal growth. Flexible working arrangements mean you can balance professional commitments with life outside work while generous training programmes ensure continuous development throughout your career journey.

At MUFG you'll find supportive leadership invested not only in achieving business goals but also in nurturing individual talent—making it an ideal place for those who want their work to have real impact both locally and globally.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge within one of the world's leading banks—and believe your skills align with what we're looking for we encourage you to apply now!

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count.