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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.

Team Description:

The Global Operations Liaison for the Americas (GOLA) Team provides guidance on Tokyo Head Office (Tokyo HO) Framework and Initiatives. Our team’s major role is to work as a liaison of Tokyo HO and support various operations related initiatives in the Americas region. Americas includes not only US but offices in Canada, Brazil and Mexico. Our team also handles various reporting to Tokyo HO.

Job Summary:

The candidate will work in the department which is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring various initiatives and projects independently and/or co-working with business partners (Operations, GCIB/JCIB front, and others) to enhance operations & system management framework and improve operations efficiency / accuracy.

The candidate shall be accountable for initiatives/project management/promotion role and regular various reporting tasks to Tokyo HO or Senior Management. Other administrative responsibilities may also be required. We are looking for candidates who have experience in the corporate planning functions and have a solid sense of responsibility to complete assigned tasks under time constraint and pressure. The candidate is expected to be knowledgeable on the day-to-day activities of products and processes in operations and require input on more complex issues as well. This position may require some overtime work due to time difference between US and Japan, and cross-department collaboration with all areas of the bank across the region and globally.

Major Responsibilities:

• Execute various reporting tasks to Management, Regional Offices (Canada, Mexico and Brazil) or Tokyo HO.
• Lead or assist the initiatives/projects and form strong partnership with adjacent functions such as Tokyo HO, Front teams (GCIB/JCIB), and other teams to align with HO’s directions/policies as well as to improve America’s efficiency / accuracy.
• Report status to stakeholders on initiatives/project progress and escalate related issues and risks - Project planning, resource estimation, creation of work break-down structure and scheduling of business-related tasks.
• Update executive level reports and presentations for complex initiatives/projects.
• Work closely with other team members and leaders to plan, define, and manage priorities to achieve the goals.
• Perform additional duties related to the position as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• More than 1.5 years of experience in the financial industry.
• Strong Microsoft Office suite (Word/Excel/Power Point/Power Automate/Power BI Desktop/Visio/Outlook) skill.
• Proven history of working experience with a diverse working environment.
• Ability to proactively take the initiative to work efficiently and effectively on team-oriented projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including listening, verbal and written skills for well-organized coordination and socialization across multiple stakeholders.
• Deadline-driven with the ability to perform effectively and work independently.
• Proficiency in Japanese is plus.

Education

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in finance, economics, risk management, business analytics, technology or equivalent.

The typical base pay range for this role is between $85K to $114K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. 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.

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.