Associate, Global Markets Risk & Controls

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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.

Position Summary

The Associate supports the Business Unit Risk Management (BURM) team in the “first line of defense,” responsible for supporting and coordinating the application of the enterprise’s operational risk management framework within the North American Markets business units. Primary focus is on identification, assessment, and monitoring of key business operational risks. The Associate will also assist in the remediation and management reporting of operational risk issues and/or identified control weakness. This includes both business-specific risks and enterprise-wide risks. Enterprise-wide risks include, but are not limited to: information security, data, fraud, technology, vendor management, business continuity, and model risks.

The Associate reports to the Business Unit Risk Manager (BURM). The Associate will play an integral role in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of operational risk management across the Markets business lines, including FX and FX Options, Interest Rate Derivatives, and secondary market securities Sales and Trading (i.e., equities, credit, fixed income, securitized products).

Major Responsibilities:

• Help assess the effectiveness of established operational risk management controls
• Assist in the completion of annual risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs)
• Produce regular reports on the operational risk environment
• Identify, document, and monitor risk events, losses and issues requiring attention
• Monitor and report on remediation activities related to control deficiencies
• Develop, monitor, and report key risk metrics
• Work closely with the business lines and other external parties to facilitate the testing of controls

Qualifications:

• As part of the Bank’s Global Markets Risk & Controls Management team, this position requires a general knowledge of and sensitivity to the current regulatory environment; understanding and adherence to the Bank's operational risk framework; knowledge and application of operational risk management policies, procedures, programs, and techniques; and the ability to recognize and proactively address risk
• Specific experience in the Markets disciplines (i.e. FX Sales and Trading, Interest Rate Derivatives, equities, credit, securitized products) and Swap Dealer / Broker Dealer regulation are highly desirable, preferably within the associated areas of operations, risk management, regulatory environment, or internal audit
• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in finance, business or another relevant discipline
• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience performing operational risk analysis as a risk analyst, auditor, regulator, or similar capacity in the financial services industry
• The ability to use analytical, evaluative and/or critical thinking skills to assess risks and controls in Markets operations processes
• Ability to assimilate, evaluate, and articulate business impact when control exceptions are identified
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with mid and senior-level managers
• Ability to prioritize assignments to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to work with a moderate level of guidance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, SharePoint, PowerPoint
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

The typical base pay range for this role is between $96K - $128K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits p