Analyst, Core Compliance Testing

Compliance Office for Asia (ACO) - Regional Assurance Department (RAS)

MUFG Bank, Ltd

Job Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be part of the Regional Assurance department within the Compliance Office for Asia (ACO). This role includes, but is not limited to, execution of end-to-end compliance testing and monitoring reviews (e.g. planning, fieldwork testing, reporting, issues validation, etc.).

Strategic

• Responsible for executing assigned Regional Testing and Monitoring activities.
• Lead walkthrough meetings and interviews with business stakeholders to develop understanding of business processes, risks and controls.
• Identify potential risks and controls and assist in developing scope and work programs.
• Evaluate design and operational effectiveness of internal controls and identify control weaknesses.
• Lead formal discussions with business stakeholders throughout the duration of review engagements to communicate status or concerns.
• Generate insightful, meaningful observations that effectively convey significance and impact on risk and/or risk management practices, reporting findings to Business Units Management and ACO Management.
• Prepare workpapers and review reports with documented results that adhere to methodology, applicable standards and regulatory requirements, using appropriate business and technical language.
• Document workpapers demonstrating the work was appropriately performed and done to re-performance standards.
• Complete work on a timely basis and deliver work products that meet objectives and standards of methodology.
• Operate with an innovative and flexible mindset by continuously identifying ways to enhance consistency, efficiency, quality and/or value.
• Deploy use of data analytics and/or user-tools to achieve efficiencies in reviews
• Demonstrate professional scepticism and personal accountability.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders across the region and globally as applicable on enhancement of Testing & Monitoring methodologies, and sharing best practices and information
• Build relationships with peers and stakeholders within organization and exhibit a high standard of performance and professional conduct that will create a culture of integrity and inclusion, where all individual and departmental choices are rooted in good judgment and support MUFG's Principal of Ethics and Conduct.
• To play a leading role in regional and global testing and monitoring initiatives.
• Other responsibilities relating to the function and management of ACO as instructed by line management from time to time.

Customer

• Build relationships with peers and stakeholders within the organization and effectively manage stakeholder relationships to a mutually accountable, productive, respectful and trusted level.
• Collaborate closely with global Testing and Monitoring colleagues to share knowledge, best practices, and drive consistency and enhancements

Financial

• Contribute to process improvements to increase efficiency and achieve cost-optimization

People

• This role is an individual contributor.

Job Requirements:

• Holder of Polytechnic Diploma or University Degree in Banking, Business or Accounting.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience working in Compliance Assurance, Internal Audit or Controls testing in a Financial Institution. Big 4 Auditors are welcomed to apply.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Employs critical thinking skills to identify pragmatic recommendations within an evolving and increasingly complex regulatory and risk management environment.
• Proficiency in technology as required for assigned areas (MS Office, data analytics, etc.).
• Exhibits effective communication (both verbal and written), negotiation and presentation skills; strong interpersonal skills; and ability to engage with all levels of staff and stakeholders (e.g. FLOD, ACO Mgmt., Local Compliance Officers etc.)
• Proficiency in one or more Asian languages (e.g. Japanese, Malay, Bahasa, Chinese etc) is an advantage due to periodic need to read regulations and documents in these languages.
• Ability to travel is required.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Job ID: 10071235