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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.

The Global Head of AML Advisory is a senior manager responsible for providing Subject matter level expertise on retail, commercial and wholesale clients/products and services to the First and Second Lines of Defense on AML process and risk controls. S/he is responsible for managing a team of AML specialists and advising them and relevant first-line business leaders on strategies to identify and manage the AML risks as well as client or control risk issues.  S/he monitors relevant policy, control and process implementation and reports on their effectiveness in addition to developing and managing strategic initiatives for AML Globally. 

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees a team of product and client type Subject Matter Experts to develop and ensure controls are commensurate to the risks in jurisdictions where MUFG operates.

• Support and at times lead the design of a Global AML multiyear strategy including input from shared service programs, taking into account industry changes, regulatory changes and internal assessments for conducting advisory.

• Develop and advise on the creation and implementation of group wide AML policies, standards, frameworks.

• Ensures the delivery of high quality, timely advice to regional and country level AML heads and / or the business on relevant AML requirements and ongoing management of local risks including new business initiatives, new products, or client related matters.

• Partner with GFCD Operations on Vendor Tool Evaluation of products intended to support AML controls.

• Routinely advises on complex issues, recommends solutions while driving effective and efficient solutions to applicable stakeholders globally.

• Co Manages a Financial Institution Enhanced Due Diligence Team from a risk management perspective.

• Remains current and active on industry developments, best practices and standards relating to AML.

• Liaises with regulators and supervisors in connection with regulatory issues, as required.

• Serves as an escalation point for the business and other GCFD members control and process oversight.

• Advises, participates and leads a team to support internal assessment functions including but not limited to risk assessments, audit exams, internal testing, issues management, etc

• Support AML Training for First and Second Line of Defense teams globally, as required.

• Deep subject matter expertise in oversight and management of large global programs.

• Expertise developing and setting multiyear strategies

• Proven track-record of providing timely, practical advice to business partners, balancing AML risk with support for execution of business processes.

• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise of banking laws and regulations administered by major international regulatory and standards-setting bodies.

• Focuses relentlessly on execution and balances financial crimes-related risk with business strategies and priorities.

• Experience leveraging investigative output and financial crimes intelligence in assessing and managing AML risk across the enterprise.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously: a recognized leader with a track record of delivering change in complex, time-sensitive environments.

• Thorough understanding of an effective financial crimes risk management framework.

• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal communication skills and an ability to navigate a complex matrix environment and to influence outcomes across organizational boundaries.

• Experience working in a global financial institution environment with multiple stakeholders in different jurisdictions.

• The ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization, including Bank staff, management, directors and regulators.

• Ability to work autonomously and initiate and prioritize own work.

• Experienced people manager able to bring the best out of specialized individual contributors and to coach and develop them to deliver the team’s objectives in collaboration with global stakeholders.

• Solid judgment established negotiation skills.

• Ability to balance regulatory requirements with the best interests of the Bank and its customers.

• Position may require domestic and international travel, with overall travel up to 20% of the time.

Experience

• Typically requires 10-15 years of financial industry and compliance experience, preferably within a global organization.

• Strongly preferred: BA or BS Degree (equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu).

• Preferred: MBA or master’s degree in business, Accounting, Legal or related field.

• Nice to have: CAMS, CFCS, CFE or similar anti-financial crime certification

The typical base pay range for this role is between $183k-$227k 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 package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.

MUFG Benefits Summary

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.