Junior Associate Director, Compliance, Banking

MUFG Investor Services provides asset servicing solutions to the global investment management industry. Leveraging the financial and intellectual capital of MUFG – one of the largest banks in the world with $2.8 trillion in assets – we provide clients access to a range of leading solutions from fund administration, middle-office outsourcing, custody, foreign exchange, trustee services and depository to securities lending and other banking services.

With a diverse and dynamic network of offices across the globe, MUFG Investor Services provides challenging and rewarding careers. We achieve this by offering continuous learning and development, collaborative team work environment, promotion of work-life integration, and exposure to a wide variety of work.

Imagine your future at MUFG Investor Services where you can grow professionally, in a diverse and inclusive workplace that rewards your contribution. 

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Based out of our Malaysian office, the successful candidate will:

• Review and conduct AML/KYC/PEP and Sanction Checks investigating sanction alerts and adverse media.
• Conduct High Risk payment, Relationship Management Agreement (RMA) and transaction monitoring reviews, and investigate potential issues arising
• Perform day-to-day compliance activity to support the business i.e. compliance approvals, escalations, alerts
• Assist with the Compliance Monitoring Process, carrying out testing and quality control checks as required.
• Work with the global Compliance Team to develop, implement, and monitor the applicable Compliance Monitoring Plans (CMP) to ensure appropriate controls are developed, monitored and updated to reflect changing regulatory and industry requirements.
• Enhance management reporting and assist in the periodic reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), the Compliance Committee, Board of Directors, Senior Management and the parent company.
• Assist in annual policy and procedure reviews highlighting any potential areas of improvement.
• Assist with developing and providing compliance training to employees.
• Support regulatory data enhancement projects as they arise.
• Keep abreast of all relevant regulatory developments.
• Any other ad-hoc projects and duties as required.

• Relevant undergraduate degree or other third level qualification is preferred.
• Currently have or working towards a formal qualification in Compliance e.g., ACAMS or ACOI.
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ previous experience in compliance or Client Due Diligence (CDD) / AML or;
• Minimum 2-3 years previous experience in banking operations/compliance/transaction monitoring.
• Experience leading a team
• Knowledge of fund administration and banking business.
• Knowledge of international sanctions regime
• Knowledge of financial service laws, regulations and codes in home jurisdiction
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What’s in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services?   

Take a look at our careers site and you’ll find everything you’d expect from a career with the fastest-growing business at one of the world’s largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it’s how we defy expectations that really defines us. You’ll feel that difference in all kinds of ways.  Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus, and next-level LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT.  Oh, and we really walk the talk when it comes to HYBRID WORKING.     

So, why settle for the ordinary?  Apply now for a Brilliantly Different career.   

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted. 

MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.