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Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we’re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

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.

Management and oversight

• Establishing and developing the Reference Data Management teams and its participation in the Firm’s Business strategy including setting objectives budgets and business plans and managing costs within these Departments;

• Leading, directing, controlling and managing the staff within the Reference Data Management department to ensure that they (i) understand their responsibilities and duties applicable to their roles, (ii) comply with the Firm’s policies and procedures and (iii) conduct themselves in a way which is commensurate with the Firm’s values;

• Talent management to include recruitment, retention and development of staff to ensure individual and team performance in line with stakeholder expectations;

• Maintaining and enhancing good working relationships with stakeholders, including business and control / infrastructure teams, auditors, regulators, local management and staff of the IDM function globally;

• Leading projects and system enhancements as required, ensuring effective control and continuous process improvement;

• Develop the skills and abilities of all team members, resulting in optimization of job performance for local talent;

• Identification, escalation and resolution of issues regarding the department and related activities;

• Ensure adherence to Finance Policies and Procedures and that said documents are updated in accordance with review schedules and remain relevant in the context of business/market events;

• Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and accounting standards;

• Documentation of control activities and methodologies undertaken in respect of the above responsibilities to a standard sufficient to ensure hand over of tasks and auditability of results and including the management of operational risks;

• Conducting analysis in support of the Finance function, whether through additional ad hoc tasks or presentation of written materials; and

Reference Data Management

• Support all lines of business for reference data management (Market, Counterparty, Instrument and Organizational Data)

• Review and analyze referential data information from golden source (i.e. EDM) to downstream systems (i.e. Murex, Impact, Raptor & AMS), evaluate the accuracy of the information and feeds, and propose and implement enhancements as required.

• Maintain and enhance the data lifecycle to ensure data accuracy and completeness of information used in reporting. The VP will also be responsible for the develop robust controls and key risk indicators for all data that is stewarded by RDM.

• Develop robust procedures related to data set up and distribution

• Maintain close working relationships with Front Office, Operations, Risk, Audit, Compliance and Regulatory departments to ensure needs and regulations are met

Controls & Compliance

• Manage the Reference Data Management department and ensure compliance with the Firm’s internal risk and compliance requirements, controls and procedures including but not limited to:

• Conduct yourself at all times in a way which is commensurate with the Firm’s values and ensure that the needs of the Firm’s clients and the integrity of the market are placed at the heart of the carrying out of your duties and ensure all staff under your responsibility are conducting themselves as industry professionals and in accordance with policy guidelines;

• Take reasonable measures to remain aware of key market and regulatory developments and, where necessary, attend training in this regard;

• Comply with, ensure that all staff under your responsibility (where applicable) comply with, the Company’s policies and procedures as well as all rules, laws and regulatory requirements emanating from any of the regulatory authorities to which the Firm is subject; and

• Carry out management responsibilities (where applicable) in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures ensuring that all staff are fully trained and understand what is required of them in order to do their jobs effectively. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: providing job descriptions and setting objectives/personal development plans for, and performing performance appraisals of, staff at least twice a year, handling appropriately any grievance or disciplinary issues, liaising with the Human Resources Department where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• At least 8 years of experience in data governance, data quality, data management or related fields

• Strong knowledge of data governance principles, frameworks, methodologies and tools.

• Experience in coordinating and facilitating data governance activities and forums.

• Experience in working with data policies, standards, procedures, and controls

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

The typical base pay range for this role is between $133K - $164K 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 (https://careers.mufgamericas.com/sites/default/files/document/2023-01/mb-live-well-work-well.pdf)

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.

At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!

Our Culture Principles

• Client Centric

• People Focused

• Listen Up. Speak Up.

• Innovate & Simplify

• Own & Execute