MUFG

Director – Global KYC

MUFG

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Jersey City • New Jersey • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $260,000 - $300,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Ensure that all client onboardings and Periodic assessments for Global Markets are managed effectively and within the targeted turn around times.
  • Ensure that applicable “Know your Customer” requirements have been met and the business remains fully compliant with the AML policy and all applicable regulatory requirements
  • Managing end to end process for both New Business and periodic assessments including Client Outreach, partnering with second line AML functions, SLA Management, MI, Restrictions/exits etc.
  • Work closely with end to end onboarding / CLM teams and support teams within Tax, Credit, Legal, FCoE, FCoA and Data to ensure overall TAT is adhered to and enhance client onboarding experience within Securities across MUSE, MUSEU, MUS Asia, MUS Americas.
  • Able to manage highly time sensitive new business deals (Incl. Capital Markets, Sales & Trading) and deal effectively with MNPI data for potential new transactions.
  • Responsible to maintain a strong KYC control environment for the firm with responsibility to resolve all issues within timelines managing the process effectively.
  • Ensure audit RFIs are responded to within agreed timelines and secure a satisfactory audit rating.
  • Ensure capacity planning is undertaken and forecasting of volumes is conducted periodically to proactively manage capacity for volume spikes, triggers and expected business growth.
  • Act as a senior SME within the KYC team in relation to all KYC aspects from processing to specific policy related queries management.
  • Ensure all escalations from internal and external stakeholders are addressed promptly with response within the agreed TAT, ensuring compliance with AML policy and regulations.
  • Represent the FLoD KYC Team on KYC matters to key stakeholders including management, compliance, regulators, and auditors.

Requirements

  • Awareness of US, UK & European Anti-Money Laundering regulations
  • KYC SME with hands on experience in managing functional teams in end to end KYC within Securities/Markets domain
  • Knowledge of various corporate structures Financial Institutions, Banks and NBFIs , Investment/ Fund Managers, Hedge Funds and Insurance entities
  • Strong understanding and experience in managing teams involved in or supporting Trade Lifecycle activities and profound understanding of various asset classes
  • Proven experience in managing global teams across jurisdictions in multiple time zones
  • Demonstrated experience in driving Target Op model and delivering technology and change within KYC function
  • Awareness of Markets Regulations ( FATCA/CRS, MIFID II, emir, SBSD, Volcker, FINRA, USA Patriot Act, Fincen, etc)
  • Understanding of Global Markets business, client base and dynamics
  • Ability to effectively utilise Microsoft Office (particularly excel and power point)
  • Experience of preparing MI and presentations
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
KYCAML complianceTrade Lifecycle managementCapacity planningForecastingTarget Operating ModelChange managementClient onboardingPeriodic assessmentsAudit response
Soft Skills
Team managementStakeholder engagementTime managementProblem solvingCommunicationLeadershipOrganizational skillsAttention to detailAdaptabilityCollaboration