Compliance - Assistant Vice President

at  MUFG

Join a financial group that’s as committed to your future as you are. At MUFG, we share a vision for our future, we share our successes, and we strive to bring out the best in each other in everything we do. As the 5th largest bank in the world, our diverse team is connected by a common ambition to create change for the better—from forging more dynamic career paths to driving progress in our communities, to continuously reshaping the standards of global financial services. Positive impact starts here; see the change you can make as we strive to become the world’s most trusted financial group. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with over 2,700 locations in more than 50 markets. The Group has over 180,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. MUFG aims to “be the world’s most trusted financial group” through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly responding to all of the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. For more information, visit https://www.mufg.jp/english

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Vice President will support the Vice President in overseeing the development and execution of a comprehensive compliance and AML/ATF framework that identifies, assesses and addresses all regulatory and legislative compliance risks, developing and implementing programs relating to the assets, employees, customers and reputation of MUFG Bank, Ltd., Canada branch. While this role will largely support the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing legislation/requirements, it will also have tasks that monitor, test and complete reports as part of the Regulatory Compliance Management process.

Primary Accountabilities:Anti-Money laundering/Anti-Terrorist Financing (AML/ATF):

• Act as the internal subject matter expert to provide legal and policy interpretation on AML/ATF laws, regulations and guidance issued by the Bank’s regulators, Regional and Head Office;
• Ensure the Compliance AML/ATF policies are in compliance with applicable regulations, governance standards, best practice imperatives of the organization;
• Support the Vice President in maintaining strong working relationships with Lines of Business and Functional Areas to ensure compliance and that the AML/ATF regulatory risk issues are managed effectively and communicated through appropriate governance bodies and protocols;
• Support the Vice President in ensuring annual AML/ATF risk assessment is conducted as per the Bank’s internal processes and internal policies;
• Complete presentations on AML/ATF to new and existing staff, as required;

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines;
• Results-oriented team player;
• Ability to work well with deadlines in a changing environment and perform multiples tasks effectively.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 5 + years’ work experience in AML (including Sanctions and ABC)/Fraud Detection/Investigation, Compliance or related experience in an established financial institution or similar organization;
• Working knowledge of landings, deposits, and commercial banking;
• Good knowledge of OSFI, FINTRAC, PCMLTFA and PCMLTFR and associated regulations;
• Through, detail oriented and good organizational skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong capability to use utmost discretion in dealing with confidential matters in a reasonable and diplomatic manner;

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• College Diploma or University Degree is required in business administration, finance or other related field.
• ACAMS other AML/Compliance certifications would be an asset.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Hybrid
Notice: The above information on this job description has been described to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents. Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time, consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent. Company Chartered in 1981 and assuming its current identity as MUFG Canada Branch, our Canadian Branch is the premier Asia-based global bank in its market. We serve local and Japanese clients from the Atlantic to the Pacific with financial expertise across a number of key industries such as oil and gas, pipelines, power generation, automotive, transportation, and telecom. The receipt of this application by MUFG Bank, Ltd., Canada Branch (“MUFG Canada Branch”), does not imply or guarantee employment. MUFG Canada Branch is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other aspect of employment on the basis of the grounds enumerated in the Canadian human rights act. In addition, MUFG Canada Branch complies with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. MUFG Canada Branch provides accommodation to individuals in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Canadian human rights act and the Canada Labour Code.©2020 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. All rights reserved. The MUFG logo and name is a service mark of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., and is used by MUFG Bank, Ltd., Canada Branch, with permission.
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