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Assistant Vice President, Corporate Functions - Risk, Legal , Finance, Treasury & Regulatory Repo...

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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 150,000 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.
**1) Main Purpose and Accountability of the Role**
**Specifically, you have accountability for EMEA Internal Audit (EIA)**
Audit Managers are responsible for independently completing the execution and delivery of audit engagements, working within audit teams on the scoping, planning and reporting of audits, issue validation, and continuous monitoring activities. Audit Managers are expected to lead sub-sections of audit assignments as well as provide supervision and support to audit analysts. On occasions, they might also act as audit leads. Audit Managers will have strong project management skills, embed agile into their audit delivery, be structured in their approach to work role-modelling a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, and will be able to manage and prioritise work effectively driving a sense of urgency to complete tasks within short turnaround times. Delivery and execution of all engagements must adhere to audit methodology and standards, meet established deadlines, and include formal sign-offs of key documents and processes within the audit file.
**2) Roles, Scope and Reporting Structure**
+ Authority from, and Reporting to: Director, Finance, Treasury and Regulatory Reporting Internal Audit EMEA
**3) Key Responsibilities**
Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to MUFG Internal Audit, EMEA (EIA), including:
**Audit Delivery and Planning**
+ **Responsible** for the maintenance of the audit universe and risk assessments of assigned Auditable Entities.
+ **Responsible** for **s** upporting the Audit Directors/Senior Audit Managers to dynamically manage the audit plan for the assigned portfolio considering whether it remains relevant throughout the year, proposing changes as appropriate. Execute work or lead assignments independently and effectively ensuring timely delivery and adherence to audit methodology and standards. Escalate any challenges that might impact the audit delivery timelines to Senior Audit Managers /Audit Directors in a timely manner.
+ **Responsible** for the execution and delivery of the assigned audits within the audit plan and issue management/validation on time and within EIA Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with limited supervision and to the required methodology and Quality Assurance standards. In particular:
+ Embed Agile and deliver risk-based audit engagements and demonstrate appropriate coverage of the key risks
+ Where assigned, Project manage audit engagements with clear focus on timelines and strong supervision of the team deliverables, including timely and effective review of workpapers and prompt constructive feedback to the auditors.
+ Monitor own delivery of tasks effectively and deliver within the deadline set; and meet interim milestones and avoid overruns. Document effective workpapers in a timely manner and in line with audit methodology and standards.
+ Raise and agree potential findings and management action plans promptly during the audit in line with Agile principles with the Auditor In Charge/Audit Director and with key business stakeholders.
+ Coordinate issue follow-up with stakeholders and validate issues to the required quality standards and within relevant KPIs leveraging desktop validation where appropriate.
+ Maintain regular touchpoints with stakeholders to drive and support effective issue management and promptly escalate challenges.
+ Deliver audit workpapers and files to meet all QA standards with minimum review points from Auditor In Charge/Audit Director.
+ Ensure data quality is in line with data quality related deadlines and expectations.
+ **Responsible** for producing audit reports and individual issues that are written for executive audience - impactful, clear key messages, factual, active voice and written in line with effective business writing requirements and needing minimum edits by Audit Directors/ExCo/CAE.
+ **Responsible** for supporting the Audit Directors to provide clear, concise and accurate senior executive and governance committee papers on time - including Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Control Environment and MCA Opinions.
**Stakeholder Relationships**
+ **Responsible** for developing constructive, collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders (as assigned by the Director) providing a commercial perspective and effective challenge and guidance as 'an independent respected' voice. Share best practices and feedback from industry network and other external sources; partner on initiatives and remediation activities. Support the One MUFG and overall Group strategy.
+ **Responsible** for establishing regular meetings with any assigned stakeholders, building trust, and bringing a collaborative mindset and a calibrated view on risk when providing check and challenge.
+ **Responsible** for effectively supporting the embedding of the agile framework to improve frequency and quality of stakeholder interaction during audits and raising issues as you go. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve effective agile outcomes - remove blockers, achieve shorter audit execution times, improve the stakeholder experience.
+ **Responsible** for supporting the Portfolio Director's influence of change within the organisation and provide insights on industry risk and control best practices and emerging risks.
+ Where assigned by the Audit Director, **responsible** for partnering with stakeholders to demonstrate impact and influence through tangible outcomes and raised standards of controls and behaviours in the Stakeholders Control Environment. Responsible for generating their own ideas to achieve the same goal.
+ Through Continuous Monitoring, **responsible** for identifying and escalating emerging risk or any material changes that might impact the audit universe, risk assessment, audit plan to Audit Directors/ExCo.
+ **Responsible** for supporting EIA in governance fora, working groups and relevant committees as assigned by Audit Directors/ExCo /CAE in the capacity required.
+ **Responsible** for identifying opportunities to show broader enterprise wide leadership outside the function, through I&D type roles, thematic analysis or integrated assurance work.
+ **Responsible** for communicating with Executive presence to management - focus on being crisp in communication.
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
Director - Strategic Planning

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_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Director - Strategic Planning
The Director of Strategic Planning will play a key role shaping Mastercard Europe strategy and accelerating its execution. They will lead transversal projects developing strategic plans in partnership with the different business units, identify and go after new growth opportunities, analyse M&A opportunities, etc.
The function sits withing Europe Strategy & Business Excellence - a great place to learn rapidly by being exposed to the most strategic questions Mastercard Europe faces and by being surrounded by other smart and driven colleagues.
Role:
- Pro-actively identify opportunities for growth or improvement within the region
- Help regionalizing Mastercard global strategy and accelerate its execution
- Help other business units accelerate their growth strategy
- Lead cross-functional strategic projects for the region - from defining the problem statement to developing robust execution plans
- Drive change by partnering closely with different teams
All About You
- Track record of leading high-stakes strategic projects
- A problem-solver with an analytical mindset and an ability to cut through noise / complexity
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams without a direct reporting line
- Demonstrated ability to influence various stakeholders and drive change- Quick to adapt to new topics and projects
- Happy to juggle multiple projects concurrently
- Knowledge of payments is a strong plus
- Consulting background and/or experience in an in-house corporate strategy role is a plus
- Curiosity to learn about all different aspects of Mastercard Posting windows may change based on the volume of applications received and business necessity.
Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously.
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
VP/AVP, Strategic Planning

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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.
**MAIN PURPOSE AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE ROLE**
Specifically, you have accountability for the following named departments:
+ Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA (former Strategic Planning Department of EMEA Planning)
**ROLES, SCOPE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE**
+ Authority from and reporting to Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA or his/her direct report
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Regional Planning and Strategy Development**
You will be responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA, including
+ Responsible for supporting Chief of Staff for EMEA and Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA, and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for supporting Regional Executive for EMEA and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for the Project/Programme management of multiple significant strategic initiatives in EMEA.
+ Responsible for the Projects/Programmes relevant to Securities (MUSE and MUS(EU)) matters
+ Responsible for strengthening the integrated operation of both Chief of Staff for EMEA and MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO's support team, and building robust relationships with MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO and his/her support team
+ Responsible for strategic policy planning and implementation to enhance the activities, governances and operational efficiencies in EMEA.
+ Responsible for rebuilding the robust regulatory policy and strategy across EMEA, covering horizon scanning, implementation of new regulations, and monitoring of open issues with regulators, all of which require MUFG wide coordination both in Tokyo and EMEA.
+ Responsible for regulatory compliance with respect to the operations administered by EMEA, and supporting communication and negotiation with local authorities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for setting and management of organization performance evaluation for COOI area.
+ Responsible for providing support, guidance, assistance and management on the Safety and Soundness activity for each branch, representative office and local affiliate offices in EMEA.
+ Responsible for liaising between HO divisions in Tokyo and divisions / branches in EMEA, communicating and negotiating in many cases in Japanese (reading, writing and speaking). If necessary, interpreting between English and Japanese. (The communication with and application to Japanese regulatory bodies is accepted only in Japanese.)
+ Responsible for leading crisis management in serious disasters, terrorism, riots, wars, and outbreaks (pandemics) of infectious disasters etc.
+ Responsible for supporting facility team to ensure safety and effectiveness of all bank facilities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for collaborating with Corporate Communication team for developing internal/external communication, brand related strategies & initiatives.
+ Responsible for enhancing collaborative framework among affiliated companies and alliance partners.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ A proven track record of establishing strategies and achieving business development targets.
+ Proven track record of building and maintaining internal and external relationships.
+ Extensive/enough experiences in the banking industry.
**SKILL AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies**
+ Excellent understanding of a broad spectrum of banking business and other financial industries, both in the global and regional market.
+ Fluent English and Japanese language skills, both written and oral.
+ Ability to lead by example by coaching, mentoring and developing staff.
+ Good working knowledge of Japanese business culture or experience of adapting to and working with different culture.
+ Well-developed communication skill and human network are necessary for this position in order to establish EMEA strategy in consistent with the entire MUFG strategy.
+ Ability to negotiate and settle issues with head offices in Tokyo, other regions and branches and maintain good internal relationships.
+ Well-developed negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills.
+ Good team worker and ability to prioritise and drive deadlines.
+ Knowledge of managerial accounting, general financial accounting standards, and general knowledge of applicable tax regime and its implication - preferable but not required.
**Education / Qualifications**
+ Degree level education or equivalent industry experience essential.
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENT**
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Result-driven, with a strong sense of accountability
+ A proactive, motivated approach.
+ The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
+ Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
+ A structured and logical approach to work
+ Strong problem-solving skills
+ A creative and innovative approach to work
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
+ Excellent attention to details and accuracy
+ A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
+ Strong numerical skills
+ Excellent Microsoft Office skills
**Please note MUFG operate a hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
Strategic Planning Japanese speaker
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The Skills You'll Need: Japanese, compliance, risk management, cyber security, governance
Your New Salary: TBC
Hybrid 3 days office/ 2 days home.
Start: ASAP
Working hours : 9-5
Strategic Planning JAPANESE speaker - What You'll be Doing:
- Managed and promoted strategic projects and programmes across the EMEA region, with a particular focus on initiatives related to Securities.
- Planned and implemen.
Head of Strategic Planning & Development
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Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing comprehensive long-term strategic plans for the organization.
- Conducting market research, competitive analysis, and feasibility studies to identify growth opportunities.
- Leading cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives and projects.
- Developing business cases and financial models to support strategic investments.
- Monitoring industry trends, economic conditions, and regulatory changes impacting the business.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, and senior leadership.
- Translating strategic objectives into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
- Assessing organizational capabilities and identifying areas for development and improvement.
- Managing the strategic planning process and ensuring alignment across all departments.
- Presenting strategic recommendations and progress updates to the Board of Directors and executive team.
- Fostering a culture of innovation and strategic thinking throughout the organization.
The ideal candidate will possess an MBA or equivalent advanced degree in Business Administration, Strategy, or a related field. A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategic planning, business development, or management consulting is required. Proven experience in developing and implementing successful business strategies within complex organizations is essential. Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills are critical. Outstanding leadership, communication, and presentation skills are necessary to influence stakeholders at all levels. The ability to think critically and strategically, coupled with strong project management capabilities, is paramount. Experience in mergers, acquisitions, or partnerships is highly desirable. This is a high-impact role for a results-oriented leader ready to drive significant business growth and transformation.
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Healthera | Series A Health-Tech | UK
At Healthera, we’re transforming how healthcare is delivered across the UK. Our digital platform connects patients, pharmacies, and healthcare providers to make access to care faster, easier, and more effective. We’re now looking for a Business Operations Lead to help us scale our operations as we expand nationwide.
This is a high-impact role at the heart of our growth: you’ll build scalable systems, streamline processes, and unlock insights that directly improve patient outcomes.
What you'll do
- Scale operational infrastructure – optimise HubSpot, design cross-system integrations, and replace manual workflows with automation.
- Transform our data capabilities – migrate from spreadsheets to modern reporting systems, establish reliable pipelines, and surface actionable insights for marketing, product, and finance teams.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives – manage projects that enhance both patient experiences and business performance.
- Own and improve core business processes – drive operational excellence while mentoring colleagues across departments.
What we're looking for
- Proven track record of solving operational challenges in fast-scaling businesses .
- Strong technical skills – confident with raw datasets (Excel / Google Sheets / Python), CRM administration (HubSpot preferred), and system integrations (Zapier, APIs).
- Data-driven mindset – experienced in building reporting systems, maintaining data hygiene, and enabling decision-making with robust analytics.
- Experience in early-stage startups (especially health-tech or SaaS).
- Technical skills in SQL, Python, or BI tools (Looker, Metabase, Tableau).
- Knowledge of data governance across interconnected systems.
- Bachelors Degree in a quantitative field (or equivalent).
Why Join Healthera?
- Be part of a mission-driven team making healthcare more accessible for millions of patients.
- Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a Series A company on a strong growth trajectory.
- Work closely with founders and senior leadership, with clear opportunities to grow into an executive-level role.
- Competitive salary, meaningful equity, and the chance to directly influence both business growth and health outcomes .
If you’re excited about using your operational expertise to make a real difference in healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.