Finance Business Risk, AVP 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 play a key part in strengthening and sustaining the finance function’s risk culture across both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. You will be instrumental in operationalising risk and compliance frameworks, providing independent oversight, and supporting the delivery of robust risk management practices. Join MUFG’s highly regarded London-based finance division, where you will support both local and regional teams in embedding best-in-class risk management practices across the organisation. Benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages knowledge sharing, ongoing training opportunities, and personal development within one of the world’s leading financial institutions. Enjoy working in a diverse environment with flexible working arrangements, where your contributions are valued and your career progression is actively supported.

What you'll do:

• Assist with maintaining and refreshing the Finance Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), ensuring it remains compliant with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Support the delivery of risk management training initiatives for the finance function, helping colleagues understand and embed positive risk culture activities throughout their daily work.
• Provide independent oversight by performing control testing, reviewing event read-across processes, conducting deep dive reviews, and challenging completed non-SOX control tests to drive continuous improvement.
• Produce comprehensive risk and control management information (MI) using modern technologies such as AI to identify quality issues, gaps for remediation, and areas for process enhancement.
• Assist with regular risk assessments in line with framework requirements, ensuring all findings are accurately documented and escalated as necessary.
• Support the Finance Risk Appetite Framework (RAF) and Horizon Scanning forum by analysing risk tool data for inclusion in committee presentation materials.
• Challenge risk and control owners to provide clear evidence for issue resolution and action closure, ensuring accountability across all levels of the finance function.
• Act as a subject matter expert on risk management tools within the finance team, extracting reports and performing detailed data analysis to identify non-compliant items or control inefficiencies.
• Assist with responding to risk and control attestation requests by verifying data accuracy and independently checking responses for completeness.
• Build strong relationships with key individuals across London EMEA Finance teams, global services teams, offshore locations, as well as other support functions such as Operational Risk, Executive Control Office, and Internal Audit.

What you bring:

• Proven experience from similar roles within banking or financial services environments, particularly those involving operational risk frameworks.
• Hands-on involvement in interpreting complex datasets related to risks or controls; this analytical mindset is complemented by your ability to communicate findings clearly through written reports or presentations.
• Demonstrable experience working within an operational risk management framework in a banking environment, ideally with exposure to both finance functions and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to interpret complex risk and control data sets, coupled with strong report writing skills for compiling comprehensive forum packs or committee presentations.
• Experience conducting control testing activities—including non-SOX controls—and providing independent challenge or oversight to drive improvements within established processes.
• A solid understanding of banking products or investment banking services gained through previous roles within financial institutions.
• Strong academic background with a willingness to learn new concepts quickly; relevant qualifications in risk management would be advantageous but are not essential.
• Excellent communication skills that enable you to build rapport with stakeholders across different departments or geographic locations.
• Meticulous attention to detail combined with strong numerical abilities; able to spot inconsistencies or potential issues before they escalate.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), plus familiarity with modern data analysis tools or AI-driven reporting solutions.
• A calm approach under pressure; able to prioritise tasks effectively while maintaining high standards of accuracy even during busy periods.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards by complying fully with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures—and demonstrating integrity in every aspect of your work.

What sets this company apart:

MUFG stands out as one of the world’s most respected financial groups, a place where tradition meets forward-thinking innovation. The company is renowned for its inclusive culture that values diversity of thought while fostering collaboration between talented professionals from around the globe. Employees benefit from access to extensive training resources designed not only for technical upskilling but also personal development ensuring everyone has the opportunity to grow their career over time. Flexible working arrangements reflect MUFG’s understanding that work-life balance is crucial for long-term success, whether you prefer remote options or office-based teamwork there’s scope here for finding what suits you best. The organisation’s commitment extends beyond business performance: it actively supports community initiatives while championing responsible banking practices worldwide. At MUFG you’ll find yourself surrounded by knowledgeable colleagues who genuinely care about each other’s wellbeing, a supportive network where your contributions are recognised every step of the way.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on an influential role within a globally respected bank, where your expertise can truly make a difference—this is your moment! Apply today by clicking on the link provided; don’t miss out on joining MUFG’s exceptional team. 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.