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With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

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.

Overview

Join a global financial crimes compliance team focused on maintaining and enhancing sanctions screening controls across international operations. In this role, you'll support critical sanctions list management activities, collaborate with global stakeholders, leverage emerging technologies to drive efficiency, and help ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and analytical professional interested in sanctions, financial crime compliance, risk management, and regulatory operations.

Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance sanctions screening watchlists, including vendor-provided and internally developed lists
Review watchlists for outdated or missing entries and conduct formal annual reviews
Implement new, modified, or updated sanctions list entries in accordance with established procedures
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure required documentation is completed prior to approvals and quality control review
Confirm sanctions lists are accurately uploaded into screening systems and reconcile upload results
Escalate issues and exceptions to Sanctions Compliance, Global Sanctions Advisory, and AML stakeholders when appropriate
Maintain documentation and records related to sanctions list updates, quality control reviews, and attestations in accordance with record retention requirements
Support Global and Regional (EMEA, etc.) sanctions compliance initiatives, special projects, and program enhancement activities
Utilize AI, automation, and data analytics tools to improve operational efficiency and strengthen controls
Partner with global and regional (i.e., EMEA) stakeholders to support sanctions screening governance, list management requirements, and compliance with applicable sanctions standards

Experience

Early-career professional with experience in compliance, sanctions, AML, risk management, operations, audit, consulting, banking, or related fields
Demonstrates strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Experience managing competing priorities and working independently to achieve results
Investigative, research, or regulatory support experience preferred

Skills

Familiarity with sanctions screening processes, list management, and watchlist maintenance
Understanding of international sanctions regimes, including OFAC, EU, UK, UN, and other regulatory frameworks preferred
Ability to coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders and manage documentation requirements
Experience with quality control, reconciliation reporting, and recordkeeping processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Exposure to data analytics, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLMs), or reporting tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or Excel VBA preferred

Communicates effectively with stakeholders across regions and functions
Demonstrates critical thinking and sound judgment in decision-making
Maintains strong attention to detail and organizational effectiveness
Works independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Takes initiative and demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset
Collaborates effectively in a global team environment
Leverages technology and innovation to drive efficiency and enhance controls
Acts with integrity and professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree required or equivalent work experience
Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business, Compliance, Risk Management, Finance, or related discipline preferred

Certifications

Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS), CAMS, or related certification preferred but not required

The typical base pay range for this role is $70,000 to $82,000 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

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.