BSA/AML Data Analysis & Governance, Vice President

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The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of BSA Operations Administration the BSA Project Manager is responsible for influencing and executing strategies to ensure the operational integrity of the Bank's BSA Operations Program. Due to the intense BSA regulatory requirements placed on the Bank's BSA Program, this role is primarily responsible for ensuring continuity within BSA Operations, which includes the Client Intelligence Unit (CIU) and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). This role also requires collaboration with business units throughout the enterprise including the Bank Head Office.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to,

• Identifying gaps and any suggesting necessary remedial initiatives

• Validating the quality and intent of transaction monitoring rules by assisting with the development and execution of rules tuning

• Representing BSA Operations in the development

• Testing and implementation phases of projects and initiatives

• Driving strategy and execution of metrics and proactive reporting for management awareness

• Coordinating and administering a comprehensive training and communication strategy for BSA Operations and developing, implementing and monitoring CIU and FIU processes.

Major Responsibilities:

30% - Process Improvement

Actively support BSA Operations Department by defining, recommending and influencing the implementation of improvements to business operating processes for BSA Operations and, when appropriate, other UB business units. Work with CIU and FIU managers and employees to understand monitoring controls, work flows and technology/systems. Effectively document the controls, work flows and systems accordingly. Monitor processes and make recommendations for enhancements. Maintain a high level of knowledge about UB departments, systems and products. Possess a deep understanding of CIU and FIU departmental responsibilities and dependencies to make recommendations for organization optimization. Work collaboratively with different business groups to develop plans for process and system enhancements.

20% - Change Control and Management Processes

Ensure internal BSA Operations procedures and standards are followed. Act as the point of contact for change control of process, policy and technology including managing the implementation of changes. Develop effective operational and predictive metrics for proactive management awareness reporting. Keep management informed of upcoming milestones and collaborate with business partners to ensure timelines and standards are met. The position may represent BSA Operations on internal and external projects and initiatives including changes to UB products and services and merger-conversion activities.

20% - Regulatory and Audit Support

Monitor regulatory changes and expectations by partnering with regulators, examiners and industry leaders. Work with counterparts in EBSI, Legal, BSA Program Office and BSA Operations to determine impacts to the BSA Operations Program. Liaise with IRMG and regulatory examiners on BSA audits and examinations. Assist with the development and implementation of strategies to ensure compliance standards and regulatory requirements are met. Support the CIU and FIU during audit and regulatory examinations. Provide trending analysis of QC, audit and examination findings and work with business units to ensure timely resolution of any BSA issues.

15% - Strategy and Planning

Remain aware of developments that impact the Financial Industry and/or the Bank. Work closely with the Director of BSA Ops Administration and other operations partners to assist with strategy and planning for functional, technological and strategic developments to ensure pr