Hybrid Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit – Financial Crimes

at MUFG

• Job title: Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit – Financial Crimes
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $92,000 - $123,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Assistant Vice President within Global Financial Crimes Internal Audit at MUFG. Executes audits and assessments to evaluate governance, risk management, and control processes.

Responsibilities

• executing independent, objective assurance and consulting activities designed to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the Bank's governance, risk management and control processes
• execution of end-to-end audit process of assigned BSA/AML projects and audits (planning, fieldwork testing, reporting, issues validation, etc.)
• independently owning audit administration activities and project deliverables across the organization
• Maintain compliance with audit methodology, while also operating within industry best practices, applicable regulations, and internal and external professional practice expectations
• Act as a leader and role model and continuously improve self and department
• Build relationships with peers and clients within organization
• Operate with an innovative and flexible mindset by continuously identifying ways to enhance consistency, efficiency, quality and/or value
• Demonstrate professional skepticism and personal accountability
• Lead walkthrough meetings and interviews with business stakeholders to develop understanding of business processes
• Generate insightful, meaningful observations that effectively convey significance and impact on risk and/or risk management practices, reporting findings and audit issues to Audit Management
• Prepare workpapers and audit reports with documented results that adhere to methodology, applicable standards and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Criminal Justice or related business discipline at an accredited college or university
• A M.B.A., J.D., or equivalent postgraduate degree is encouraged
• Minimum of 7 or more years of internal or external audit or risk management experience and/or equivalent experience with the financial services industry, related markets, and related regulatory agencies
• Minimum of 5 or more years of financial crimes (BSA/AML/OFAC) compliance audit experience
• CAMS certification preferred
• Experience working with the financial industry regulators, including OCC, FRB, SEC and FINRA and responding to regulatory requests
• Proficient understanding of the internal audit process including risk assessment, audit methodology, and execution
• Proven knowledge in technology as required for assigned areas (MS Office, audit data analytics, etc.)
• Highly motivated with the ability to multitask and remain organized in a high paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Expert understanding of financial crimes risk such as Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML), Know Your Customer, and Sanctions is required
• Exhibits effective communication (both verbal and written), negotiation and presentation skills; strong interpersonal skills; and ability to engage with all levels of internal audit and business line management
• Team oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Employs critical thinking skills to identify pragmatic recommendations within an evolving and increasingly complex regulatory and risk management environment
• The ability to travel may be required.

Benefits

• 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
• paid vacation, sick days, and holidays