Risk and Control Strategy & Execution Director

Company: MUFG Union Bank
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

MUFG is committed to the safety and well-being of our colleagues, clients, candidates, and the community as we manage the current COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, as we continue to recruit and hire exceptional talent to join our team, we are taking the necessary precautions to limit in-person contact, aligned with Federal, State, and local health recommendations and requirements. All interviews are being conducted remotely via Skype, FaceTime, or phone. Additionally, we have implemented remote on-boarding for new colleagues, as appropriate. Thank you for your interest in exploring career opportunities with MUFG. Risk and Control Strategy & Execution Director Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 5th largest financial group in the world (as ranked by S&P Global, April 2020). In the Americas, we're 13,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, developing positive relationships built on integrity and respect. It's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed, and agility. We're a team that accepts responsibility for the future by asking the tough questions and owning the solutions. Join MUFG and be empowered to make your voice heard and your actions count. Job Summary: Reporting into the Head of Controls Execution Support, within the Central Risk & Controls Office (CRCO), the Strategy and Execution lead will be responsible for the successful implementation of strategic initiatives to support the Business Unit Risk and Control Officer (BURCO) organization. The individual will be responsible for managing a team working across all Lines of Defense as well as directly engaging control program owners to drive change to enhance risk mitigation in effective and efficient ways through appropriate BURCO engagement. Major Responsibilities:

• Develop the strategic roadmap and define the target state view of the Strategy and Execution team. Create and manage the implementation and manage the ongoing execution responsibilities of the team.
• Manage the existing book of work the team is supporting including:
  • Definition and ongoing management of the BURCO Roles/Responsibilities and standards to ensure completeness of activities by working with Second Line of Defense and First Line of Defense Program Owners. Determine appropriateness of activities and address necessary changes.
  • Establish and maintain a formal change management standard and process to support BURCO capacity and prioritization. Review and challenge new requests, requirements, or changes to existing BURCO responsibilities.
  • Develop BURCO performance assessment capabilities, skills and resourcing that directly correlate to the defined Roles/Responsibilities, including both qualitative and quantitative measures.
  • Buildout of the BURCO community to create a more formal structure and engagement model as well as an aggregate view of tools, templates, policy/procedures, career paths, guidance, quick cards etc... to support BURCOs in the execution upon their roles
  • Support the development of the appropriate risk and control steering groups and establishing governance / standards over risk and control forums at the BU level
  • Work closely with the other teams within the CRCO as a point of contact with the BURCO organization and provide meaningful input to programs being established that will impact the BURCO organization. Qualifications:
    • A BA/BS degree from a 4-year college
    • 10-15 years of Banking or Financial Services industry experience with 5-10 years of experience in Operational Risk (FLoD or SLoD)
    • Experience in building Operational Risk Control Programs such as RCSA, Third Party Risk Management, Business Continuity
    • Experience with large programs or projects including the following is desired:
    • Process re-design and/or development of governance frameworks, committees, policies, etc.
    • Fast turnaround, tight timelines, and/or crisis management environments
    • Experience in interaction with regulators and remediating regulatory issues
    • Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in writing and verbally with all levels.
    • Excellent critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
    • Ability to quickly build rapport, credibility, trust, and respect, and be viewed as a standout colleague.
    • Strong proficiency in MS Office including Excel and Power Point is critical Join us as we evolve our organization to become more agile, innovative, and inclusive! 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 / Affirmative Action 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 in employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. A conviction is not an absolute bar to employment. Factors such as the age of the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, seriousness of violation, and job relatedness are considered in all employment decisions. Additionally, it's the bank's policy to only inquire into a candidate's criminal history after an offer has been made. Federal law prohibits banks from employing individuals who have been convicted of, or received a pretrial diversion for, certain offenses. We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability, or are assisting an applicant with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-866-275-4717 or email us at AskHR@us.mufg.jp . Include your contact information and specific details about your requested accommodation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 in employment decisions on the basis of any protected category.

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