Risk-Director

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the strategic vision for the Risk Business Unit, aligned with the company’s overall goals and objectives and, as a senior leader, contribute to the ongoing build out of MGS capabilities.
• Service Delivery: Manage the transition and ongoing delivery of services (including management of vendor resources) from MGS for Risk stakeholders across MUFG, to agreed service standards.
• Operational Management: Implement best practices and operational frameworks to optimise efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Talent Development: Attract, develop, and retain a high-performing team, providing mentorship, guidance, and development opportunities to ensure the team’s growth and engagement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders across geographies to understand business needs and deliver effective business outcomes.
• Process Optimisation / Innovation: Drive initiatives to streamline processes, automate workflows, and enhance service delivery through innovation and technology.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure the Risk Business Unit operates within control and regulatory frameworks and adheres to local and global risk and compliance standards.

Qualification & Requirements

Skills & Knowledge (e.g., Capability, Traits required for the role)

• At least 15 years of relevant Risk management experience, of which at least 5 years in a leadership / team management role.
• Experience of leading a Risk business unit in a banking GCC set up, including build out of teams, management of service transitions, and ongoing delivery of services (including management of vendor resources) within a regulated environment.
• The role requires a strong background in risk management practices, especially non-financial risk, including issues management, QA of RCSA testing, information risk check and challenge, risk reporting, etc.
• Exposure to multiple regions – Americas and EMEA / APAC.
• Experience/Exposure to specific global regulations / guidelines, e.g. Basel, IFRS, etc.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of managing stakeholder relationships across multiple geographies.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of driving results and achieving operational excellence through process optimization and digital transformation.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, track record of working closely with stakeholders, building trust, and adding value and finding solutions to risk issues.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to build, inspire and motivate teams.

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Risk Management or Business Administration
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or FRM (GARP) is highly desirable.

Length & Type of Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant risk management experience in Corporate & Investment Banking / Consulting.

Benefits

MUFG strives to ensure that our benefits and resources comprehensively support you and your family members in all aspects of your life. We provide our employees with a competitive rewards package that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, education and training programs, income replacement for qualified disabilities, and time off.