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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 Enterprise Risk Management Assistant Vice President reports to an ERM Vice President and is responsible for supporting and advancing the MUFG Americas Enterprise Risk Management framework. Primary areas of focus include risk appetite development and monitoring, entity risk reporting, risk identification, risk escalation, and broader risk governance initiatives. The role partners closely with First, Second, and Third Lines of Defense across MUFG entities, Management, and risk committees to ensure risk information is meaningful, timely, and aligned with regulatory expectations and management priorities. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of risk governance, regulatory expectations, and the ability to effectively communicate complex risk information to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Risk Management framework, with a focus on risk appetite, enterprise risk reporting, risk identification, and risk governance practices.
• Coordinate the development, monitoring, and reporting of entity Risk Appetite Statement (RAS), including metrics, limits, thresholds, and escalation processes.
• Produce dynamic, insightful risk reporting and dashboards for senior management, risk committees, and regulators, enabling informed decision-making and accountability.
• Partner with stakeholders across entities and across the First, Second, and Third Lines of Defense to aggregate and synthesize risk information and emerging risk themes.
• Support risk governance forums, including preparation of materials, coordination of inputs, and follow-up on action items.
• Ensure ERM processes, standards, and reporting align across the firm and with regulatory expectations, internal policies, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to the identification, assessment, and communication of emerging risks and trends.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business and risk partners by providing guidance on enterprise risk concepts, risk appetite alignment, and governance expectations.
• Assist with the maintenance and enhancement of ERM-related policies, procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with technology and data teams to improve risk data quality, reporting capabilities, and governance tooling where applicable.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in enterprise risk management, risk governance, or a related risk and control role within financial services.
• Experience supporting or managing enterprise-wide risk appetite frameworks, risk reporting, or similar governance programs.
• Strong understanding of the bank regulatory environment and regulatory expectations related to enterprise risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex risk topics clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience working with risk management systems or GRC tools (e.g., OpenPages, PowerBI, Wdesk) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust, collaborate across functions, and influence outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and independently drive deliverables.
• Adaptable and proactive, with the ability to respond to changing priorities while maintaining focus on key objectives.

Education:

Bachelor's degree mandatory

The typical base pay range for this role is between $94K - $133K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonuses 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

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.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.