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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.

Job Summary:

Manage Oversight & Reporting for ACH and EDI Operational Support Processes.

This leader will leverage their Payment Operations/Risk Management experience to support and enhance the ACH/EDI Operations department through metric development, analysis and reporting at various levels.  This role would contribute to multiple related projects impacting ACH/EDI Operations by establishing business requirements ensuring appropriate data capture capabilities for essential metrics.  This VP will work closely with Product, Risk, Information Technology Development/Support teams, project teams, ACH Operations, ACH Governance and other related functions to enhance processes, technology, procedures and documentation in support of the expansion of the ACH and EDI Transmissions products for the Bank via consistent, reliable data, metrics, analysis and input.

Responsibilities Include:

• Directing and overseeing the development and implementation of the Oversight & Reporting function in support of Bank, Product and Department goals. 

• Demonstrate knowledge of - and sensitivity to - the current regulatory environment impacting ACH and EDI Transmission services, including NACHA Rules and data protection/integrity practices, and ensuring appropriate metrics are in place to proactively prevent, detect and monitor performance.

• Engaging with cross functional partners to drive efficiencies, streamline processes and implement automation related to data capture, output and dashboard production for daily management of operational tasks.

• Role is balanced between day-to-day operational reporting execution, management of staff, optimization, development of the strategic direction of the functional area, and supporting projects for the ACH/EDI Operations department.

• Developing/revising, implementing and monitoring quality service standards that align with target productivity levels and department goals. Provide regular reporting to management.

• Adhere to the Bank's Risk Vision, and risk management policies and programs; recognize and proactively address risk as new projects are implemented, and drive solutions based on data and analysis.

• Communicate and collaborate with product owners, implementation teams, technology teams, bank operations and other parts of the Bank.  Effectively liaise with internal business partners, including Internal/External Audit, Risk and Compliance as needed.

• Overseeing, monitoring, revising and implementing policy, procedural and risk management control changes that affect functional areas of responsibilities. Promoting a high degree of awareness of risk management principles among all unit staff members.

• Managing department capacity, quality and performance standards, metrics, analysis and reporting with established routines.

• Supporting regular cadence of internal management, committee and board reporting for the department and related products, and ad hoc data requests.

• Managing and maintaining qualified staff by selecting, training, counseling, evaluating, rewarding, and recommending promotion of subordinates.

Role Attributes:

• In conjunction with management, develops, recommends and executes business plans for area of responsibility.

• Keeps abreast of new technologies and applications and their implications for assigned area.

• Has overall responsibility for a department and function within the Operations function, including the design of relevant processes and concrete action plans.

• Has a high degree of autonomy in making operational decisions.

• Seasoned functional and People manager with extensive ACH payments knowledge and expertise is an asset. Role is balanced between day-to-day operational execution and development of the strategic direction of the functional area.

• Familiarity with NACHA Rules, EDI File Transmission protocols, reporting standards and performance metrics is an asset.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required or demonstrated relevant work experience (5+ years).

• Experienced in managing financial services ACH/Payment Operations, related control and risk management concepts, and timely reporting deliverables.

• Demonstrated ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences and all levels.

• Experience in leading, managing, motivating and coaching teams.

• Proven track record of influencing and collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to effectively communicate related policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Excellent vision projecting, planning and communication skills.

The typical base pay range for this role is between $103K to $180K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus 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.