Risk Project Manager – Financial Risk Management

Job Description

Assistant Vice President, Project Manager – Risk | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), located in the United Kingdom. MUFG is one of the world’s leading financial groups, offering comprehensive services from corporate banking to wealth management across a global network. This role is crucial for delivering critical Risk projects, ensuring they meet business objectives, adhere to regulatory requirements, and support the Group’s vision to be the most trusted financial institution. It’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by overseeing the end-to-end execution of initiatives that safeguard the organization.

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

• Team: Project Promotion team, part of the IT Planning, Reporting and Administration department (IPR)
• Mission: Responsible for coordinating and delivering Risk projects, ensuring end-to-end execution aligns with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Tech Stack: PlanView (preferred), Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects related to market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and regulatory compliance.
• Financial & Resource Management: Manage the expense budget for the programme, optimizing resource allocation and collaborating with Finance and Procurement teams.
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement: Lead and mentor Project resources, serving as a key point of contact for senior management, risk committees, and other oversight bodies.
• Reporting & Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely reporting to regulatory and internal oversight bodies, implementing risk reporting frameworks and monitoring project performance.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks that may impact project success, escalating to the programme manager or portfolio lead as appropriate.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Assistant Vice President level. Core domain knowledge in banking or financial services, with an understanding of risk management functions.
• Experience: 5+ years of project management experience within the banking or financial services sector. Proven experience in budget management and stakeholder engagement.
• Skills: Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies. Experience in working with risk analytics, data governance, and risk technology solutions.
• Bonus: Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent); Knowledge of risk regulatory frameworks (e.g. Credit Risk/PFE, Stress Testing, Risk Appetite); Experience with Project Management Tools (e.g. PlanView).