Global Markets Market Compliance Officer

Job Description

Vice President – Risk and Compliance, Global Markets Division | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group

The Tone:
This is a role at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. MUFG is one of the world’s leading financial groups, with 150,000 colleagues globally striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community. The company builds long-term relationships, serves society, and fosters sustainable growth for a better world, with a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group. In this role, you will be instrumental in providing first-line risk and compliance advice and support to the Global Markets division, directly contributing to strengthening the company’s first line of defense.

The TL;DR
• Mission: Provide first-line risk and compliance advice and support to Global Markets business lines to strengthen their first line of defense.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft 365

What You’ll Actually Do
• Advise: Provide first-line risk and compliance advice and support to business lines in the Global Markets division, focusing on front-office activities including FX, OTC Derivatives, and Treasury.
• Monitor: Identify changes in regulations that may impact Global Markets’ compliance policies and procedures.
• Mitigate: Identify potential risks and propose controls to manage and mitigate risks, supporting Global Market business in strengthening its first line of defense.
• Document & Train: Ensure proper documentation and updating of compliance policies and procedures, and provide training on new regulations and policies.
• Liaise: Serve as the first point of contact for internal, external auditors, and regulators relating to the Global Markets division.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum Bachelor Degree. This senior-level position requires practical trading or sales experience in foreign exchange and OTC derivatives products/structures. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of market dynamics and global financial markets, crucial for providing effective risk and compliance advisory.
• Experience: A minimum of 7 years of working experience in market compliance is required, preferably covering Global Markets activities such as FX, OTC Derivatives, cross-border marketing, licensing, trade reporting, and new products assessments. Additionally, a minimum of 10 years of overall experience within the financial sector is essential for this role.
• Skills: Solid knowledge of market trends and developments is expected. The role demands strong working knowledge of both local and international/extra-territorial regulations. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to manage stakeholders and provide advisory support to various departments within Global Markets, alongside strong communication skills to influence others and embed frameworks, processes, and recommendations.