Global Financial Crimes - Compliance Testing, AVP

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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.

Overview

This Financial Crimes Compliance Systems Testing, AVP role is in the Global Financial Crimes Division of MUFG Bank, Ltd. This role will be required to execute testing of Financial Crimes Compliance systems and tools in accordance with the global testing plan, for MUFG locations globally.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Assist in development and execution of the Global Financial Crime Systems annual testing plan
• Perform systems testing to ensure the completeness and accuracy of transaction data from primary source systems to AML/KYC and sanctions screening systems such as HotScan, Fircosoft, Actimize, or other systems
• Assist in documenting process flow(s), fully understand the IT compliance component of the systems, and analyze data input(s) and output(s) for quality, accuracy and completeness
• Perform data analysis of financial payment messages
• Prepare written reports which summarize the Objectives, Scope, Findings and Conclusions for each assigned review
• Assist in the identification of controls and compliance issues, assess and document the related risk
• Monitor developments, such as regulatory changes, payment infrastructure environment upgrades, which may necessitate ad hoc testing.
• Assist in other projects or related duties as required

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Financial Services, preferably in AML, Sanctions, Wire Payments, or Correspondent Banking
• 3+ years of experience working with SQL, Python, SAS, and related tools
• Understanding of system architecture and functionalities of Financial Crime systems (such as Actimize and/or HotScan and/or any other similar systems)
• Ability to perform data analysis and develop detailed documentation around payment data flows involving settlement systems, screening and monitoring systems.
• Experience in coordinating systems testing and/or auditing environment, including test case development and review
• Knowledge of various financial payments systems such as SWIFT, FEDWIRE and CHIPS
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision

Education:

• BA/BS Degree Required, Masters preferred
• ACAMS or relevant professional qualification is a plus

The typical base pay range for this role is between $90,000 - $118,000 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.