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About the role:

The Oceania Operations division is seeking a business unit risk manager to support effective management of operational risk/operational resilience, working in collaboration with our second line-of-defence teams.

What you’ll be doing:

The incumbent will own the implementation of the Operations division’s risk strategy and drive effective management and governance in Oceania Operations by supporting risk management activities including:

Support all operational risk management activities in the business line (e.g., RCSA, Incident Management, Issue Management, Controls Assurance, Risk Governance etc.)

Drive implementation and changes to any operational risk/resilience requirements to ensure robust management.

Work with the unit to ensure that the control environment is effective and in line with the stated risk appetite.

Demonstrate and cultivate a risk aware culture in the business line.

Build and maintain productive relationships with the frontline business and other functions across the bank to work through risk issues and to ensure the efficient running of Operations processes.

Ensure that the team is operating to the standards of the internal bank policies, procedures are kept updated, relevant external requirements and regulatory reporting obligations are met.

Influence decision-making at senior levels, ensuring risk considerations are embedded into the medium-term business plan and strategic planning initiatives.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will have 10 + years’ financial services experience within risk management, with experience in Operations processes including payments and transaction experience.

In additional to technical skills, this role also requires:

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with different teams and build strong relationships

Ability to influence decision-making, clearly challenge process and decisions, and set new standards to ensure best practices are always followed

High motivation and a willingness to get involved

Strong analytical and decision-making abilities

Our culture:

MUFG fosters a highly professional, supportive work environment that enables our employees to help maximize our customers' prosperity. We focus on building long-term customer relationships and giving back to our communities in order to develop shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.