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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. 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.

Description:

MUFG continues to expand its footprint within Supply Chain Finance market via various product offerings.  The financing solutions offered to our clients help improve access to liquidity, management of payment terms and working capital.     The determination of MUFG to become a top tier provider in this space was reinforced when MUFG acquired proprietary trade payables software and is in the midst of robust integration activities. MUFG is looking to further expand the capabilities of the platform to increase revenue through buyer & supplier centric transactions as well as investor distribution channels.

Operations & Technology for the Americas (OTA) plays a major role in MUFG’s transformation to become the world’s most trusted financial group. Its colleagues specialize in process engineering, software development, enterprise information management, technology operations, operational risk management, and project management.

The Supply Chain Finance Operations team reports to the Head of Operations and plays a pivotal role in supporting the business expansion.  The processes are undergoing continuous changes due to increased business requirements as well as various in-flight projects looking to provide solutions for scalability of the business.   The operations team partners with various stakeholders within OTA such as: Business Information Technology, Business Solutions Team, Quality Center of Excellence and others to develop a sustainable operating model that best supports internal and external client needs. 

Position Overview:

We are looking to hire an experienced Bank Operations Manager to oversee receivables and payables financing operations. You will be actively engaged, with a hands-on approach, in managing daily production and representing Operations interests in various strategic initiatives and projects pertaining to Supply Chain Finance. You will work closely with management and key stakeholders to ensure operational readiness in support of the business.  The candidate will be required to manage others and perform the tasks of people’s manager. Some travel may be required. 

This role is Hybrid and currently available in the following locations:  Jersey City, NJ or Charlotte, NC

In this role you wil be:

Responsible for the day – to -day management of the group and all activity related to servicing Supply Chain Finance and Receivable Financing transactions.  Including but not limited to: recording of funded exposure on bank’s sub-ledger system(s), Supplier payments processing, Distribution of Assets servicing, re-payment funds application, settlement of exposure at maturity, reconciliation of account activity.Ensuring all transactions are executed within established SLA framework and that all RCSA (Risk Control Self-Assessment) controls are followedPartner with our Risk and Compliance stakeholders to develop a sustainable and risk conscious operating model; promote awareness of any emerging risk(s), support risk-control testing and internal/external audits.Updating/Maintaining operational processes and procedures according to new product implementations and system changes, as appropriateAble to develop cross functional partnerships; inspire colleagues and staff; promote a high performing environment.Serving as main point of contact and escalation for operations pertaining to your area.Develop management reporting routines to keep leadership apprised of the progress, risk and issuesManager of people.  Perform all managerial tasks, such as: development of staff, performance reviews, team and 1 on 1 meetings with staff; hiring new talent; administration of disciplinary actions. 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree6+ years of experience in corporate banking operations with 3+ years in a management roleExperience in Traditional Trade, Supply Chain Financing, such as Receivables Financing and Buyer Led Supplier FinancingStrong understanding of corporate organization structure and proven record working with other teams and stakeholders to achieve goals and meet project deadlines.Ability to develop partnerships, strong interpersonal skills, deal with conflict in a professional manner, remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.Self-motivated with high degree of initiative, innovative thinker with the ability to derive, formulate and develop new concepts processes and value-added activitiesExcellent communication skills and ability to manage competing priorities and effectively work under pressurePositive team orientated attitudeMust have MS Office tools skills:  Word, Excel, PowerPoint

The typical base pay range for this role is between $122K– $143K 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.