Risk Management Officer

Job Description

Credit Risk Management, Vice President | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, located in Paris, France. MUFG is one of the world’s leading financial groups, striving to make a difference for clients, organizations, and communities globally while building long-term relationships and fostering sustainable growth. This role is crucial in supporting the bank’s second line of defense for Credit, Market, and Liquidity Risk within the Risk Management Department, ensuring the effective management, monitoring, and control of the bank’s risk activities. Join a culture that invests in talent and empowers you to make a meaningful impact.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Paris, France

• Team: Supports the Risk Management Department within the Risk Management Unit, acting as a second line of defense for MUFG bank Paris.
• Mission: To assist in the management, monitoring, and control of the bank’s Credit and Market risks activities.
• Tech Stack: Windows, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS word, Refinitiv Workspace

What You’ll Actually Do
• Risk Control Framework: Support the Credit Risk and Market/Liquidity Risk control framework through dedicated risk monitoring, analysis, reporting, and independent challenge of risk-taking activities.
• Data Management: Authorize and verify electronic data entries in the bank’s databases and main IT applications for the registration of market risk transactions and customer data.
• Committee Supervision: Supervise the preparation and organization of various committees at the Branch’s level, including the Credit Committee, ALM Committee, and Risk Management Committee.
• Process Optimization: Periodically review the efficiencies of procedures, policies, departmental workflows, and IT automation to mitigate the bank’s exposure to various risks.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with the Bank’s internal rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines, alongside all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Master’s Degree required, with a senior career level in risk management, possessing a thorough understanding of all risks related to corporate banking products and services.
• Experience: Five years of experience in a similar function or relevant area such as Risk Management or Middle Office Treasury.
• Skills: Verbal and written communication skills in English and French; Comprehensive knowledge of risk management areas, intra-departmental workflows, bank products, and applicable internal/external legislation; Proficiency in automated database storage, processing, and desktop IT skills including Windows, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Word, and Refinitiv Workspace.
• Bonus: Willingness to understand MUFG strategies, regulations and manuals; A creative and innovative approach to work; Strong problem-solving skills; Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; A calm approach with the ability to perform well under tight deadlines.