Global Sanctions Program Oversight Role - Vice President - MUFG Americas : Job Details

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The successful candidate will work at an MUFG office or client site four days a week and remotely one day. Further details will be provided by our recruitment team.

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the daily operations and execution of a global financial institution's sanctions compliance program. As part of the Global Financial Crimes Division (GFCD) Sanctions Compliance Department, this individual will serve as the SME supporting the Bank's sanctions compliance efforts, focusing on controls related to audits, testing, regulatory exams, and issues management. The candidate will apply practical risk management experience along with sanctions policies to develop effective oversight, manage regulatory reviews, support issues management activities, and maintain sanctions policies in an evolving regulatory environment.

The primary responsibility will be to support the global sanctions compliance team in responding to regulatory exams and information requests, managing sanctions team audits and testing, and coordinating issues management activities. The role also involves supporting RFCO sanctions teams to ensure program harmonization across regions.

The individual will ensure sanctions compliance governance and oversight to maintain a consistent global framework, liaising effectively with stakeholders including senior managers, regional offices, internal audit, and control functions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance on sanctions regulatory exams, including preparing responses and liaising with internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate and present sanctions materials for regulatory inquiries and meetings, interacting with regulators and examiners.
• Manage exam recommendations, observations, and issues arising from sanctions exams.
• Support RFCOs in sanctions exams, audits, and testing reviews.
• Coordinate global input on issues and management action plans, ensuring consistency across the program.
• Draft sanctions policies, standards, and procedures, presenting them to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective exam and issues management.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in the public or private sector, including at least 2 years in sanctions compliance.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong communication skills.
• Interest in foreign policy and international relations.
• Ability to manage priorities and work independently.
• Experience with financial regulators is preferred but not required.

The typical base pay range is $104k-$161k, depending on experience and location. The role may include performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, education, and paid leave. For more details, see our MUFG Benefits Summary.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and we do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected statuses.