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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 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 worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s 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.



**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION**



MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with approximately 350 years of history, MUFG is a global network with around 2,300 offices in over 50 countries including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia and Oceania, and East Asia. The group has over 150,000 employees, offering services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing.



As one of the top financial groups globally with a vision to be the world's most trusted, we want to attract, nurture and retain the most talented individuals in the market. The size and range of MUFG's global business creates opportunities for our employees to stretch themselves and reap the rewards, whilst our common values, to behave with integrity and responsibility, and to build a culture which is fair, transparent, and honest, underpin everything that we do. We aim to be the financial partner of choice for our clients, whatever their requirements, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.



MUFGu2019s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: MTU) stock exchanges. The groupu2019s operating companies include, but are not limited to, MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking (Japan's leading trust bank), Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings (one of Japan's largest securities firms), and MUFG Americas Holdings.



**Structured Trading Group (STG)** is the main hub for Structured Products at MUFG. The desk is responsible for the structuring, trading and management of Structured Derivatives in Interest Rates, FX and Hybrid products. STG services the clients of MUFG and its affiliates by leveraging their best in class infrastructure, product expertise and sophisticated risk management capabilities to deliver bespoked products and solutions consistently across the regions.



**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**



Main structurer in the STG department with the objectives of Franchise Development through dedicated client service in pricing, structuring and idea generation that enhance values. Manage risks associated with the business. Work in partnership with sales, trading and cross departmental partners to deliver a sustainable, client focused business.



**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**


responsible for working in partnership with broader GM, GCIB and JCIB teams to develop the business globally
responsible for pricing, trading with clients and managing risks for structured products
responsible for delivering and growing a sustainable, client-focussed, solution-oriented business
responsible for maximising profitability from leveraging and enhancing the Groupu2019s customer franchise.
responsible for working in partnership with Sales, Trading and Research in MUS International to deliver products that meet the needs of our clients.
Responsible for working in partnership with other parts of the Group to deliver franchise and business growth



**WORK EXPERIENCE**



Essential:


At least 4 years of working experience at major financial institutions
Experience in structuring and pricing of complex derivatives



Preferred:


Risk management experience of non-linear trading books



**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**



**Functional / Technical Competencies:**



Essential



Knowledge of financial market and instruments including derivatives



Good communicator



Strong numerical skill



Proficient Microsoft Excel skills



Diligent and disciplined in risk management



Preferred:



Ability to code



**Education / Qualifications:**



Essential



University Degree or equivalent



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

**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**
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.
**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION**
MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with approximately 350 years of history, MUFG is a global network with around 2,300 offices in over 50 countries including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia and Oceania, and East Asia. The group has over 150,000 employees, offering services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing.
As one of the top financial groups globally with a vision to be the world's most trusted, we want to attract, nurture and retain the most talented individuals in the market. The size and range of MUFG's global business creates opportunities for our employees to stretch themselves and reap the rewards, whilst our common values, to behave with integrity and responsibility, and to build a culture which is fair, transparent, and honest, underpin everything that we do. We aim to be the financial partner of choice for our clients, whatever their requirements, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
MUFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: MTU) stock exchanges. The group's operating companies include, but are not limited to, MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking (Japan's leading trust bank), Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings (one of Japan's largest securities firms), and MUFG Americas Holdings.
**Structured Trading Group (STG)** is the main hub for Structured Products at MUFG. The desk is responsible for the structuring, trading and management of Structured Derivatives in Interest Rates, FX and Hybrid products. STG services the clients of MUFG and its affiliates by leveraging their best in class infrastructure, product expertise and sophisticated risk management capabilities to deliver bespoked products and solutions consistently across the regions.
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
Main structurer in the STG department with the objectives of Franchise Development through dedicated client service in pricing, structuring and idea generation that enhance values. Manage risks associated with the business. Work in partnership with sales, trading and cross departmental partners to deliver a sustainable, client focused business.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ responsible for working in partnership with broader GM, GCIB and JCIB teams to develop the business globally
+ responsible for pricing, trading with clients and managing risks for structured products
+ responsible for delivering and growing a sustainable, client-focussed, solution-oriented business
+ responsible for maximising profitability from leveraging and enhancing the Group's customer franchise.
+ responsible for working in partnership with Sales, Trading and Research in MUS International to deliver products that meet the needs of our clients.
+ Responsible for working in partnership with other parts of the Group to deliver franchise and business growth
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
Essential:
+ At least 4 years of working experience at major financial institutions
+ Experience in structuring and pricing of complex derivatives
Preferred:
+ Risk management experience of non-linear trading books
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
Essential
· Knowledge of financial market and instruments including derivatives
· Good communicator
· Strong numerical skill
· Proficient Microsoft Excel skills
· Diligent and disciplined in risk management
Preferred:
· Ability to code
**Education / Qualifications:**
Essential
· University Degree or equivalent
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

**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**



Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 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 worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s 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.



Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with approximately 350 years of history, MUFG has a global network with 1,100 offices in over 40 countries. The Group has over 140,000 employees, offering services including corporate banking, commercial banking, retail banking, wealth management, investment banking, capital markets, personal and corporate trust, and transaction banking.



The Groupu2019s operating companies include Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (Japanu2019s leading trust bank), and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings Co., Ltd., one of Japanu2019s largest securities firms.



The Project Promotion team is part of the IT Planning, Reporting and Administration department (IPR). The role of the IPR department is to ensure communication and liaison with Head Office (HO) in Tokyo, for both Bank and Securities, as well as accountability for EMEA Technology wide reporting, management of resourcing processes, management of asset processes and administration of wider planning processes including annual budget planning.



The Risk & Pele Portfolio is part of the Project Promotion team which handle to deliver EMEA project within the planned schedule and budget.



**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**



4 headcounts as part of wider project delivery team.



**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**



To lead and oversee the project of MUS Risk projects within the Risk Portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end execution of risk management-related initiatives, ensuring projects align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices



**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**



**Project Management for MUS Risk area:**


Lead and manage the all of MUS Risk projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
Run and manage steering committees (if required), working groups (cross functional) and ensure accountability of actions against planned timelines.
Drive project governance, ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and best practices.
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks that may impact project success.
Apply subject matter expertise and experience to challenge the delivery of all projects and programmes.



**Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:**


Lead, mentor, and oversee a team of Project Managers, fostering a high-performance culture.
Provide regular status reports and updates to governance committees, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Be a trusted partner functional stakeholders and Planning department ensuring updates, issues and consensus is effectively managed and delivered.



**Reporting & Compliance:**


Ensure accurate and timely portfolio reporting to regulatory and internal oversight bodies.
Stay updated on regulatory changes impacting market and credit risk management functions.
Manage the project costs against budget and report status update on the project budget.



**WORK EXPERIENCE**


10+ years of experience in project management within the banking or financial services sector.
Strong understanding of risk management functions, including market risk, credit risk, and regulatory compliance.
Proven experience in budget management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulatory-driven environment with competing priorities.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.



**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**


Bacheloru2019s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
Knowledge of Basel III, IFRS 9, CCAR, DORA and other risk regulatory frameworks.
Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
Experience in working with risk analytics, data governance, risk technology solutions.



**PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS**


Excellent communication skills
Results 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 detail and accuracy
A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
Strong numerical skills
Excellent Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office & Other Project Management tool skills



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

**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**



Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 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 worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s 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.



Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with approximately 350 years of history, MUFG has a global network with 1,100 offices in over 40 countries. The Group has over 140,000 employees, offering services including corporate banking, commercial banking, retail banking, wealth management, investment banking, capital markets, personal and corporate trust, and transaction banking.



The Groupu2019s operating companies include Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (Japanu2019s leading trust bank), and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings Co., Ltd., one of Japanu2019s largest securities firms.



The Project Promotion team is part of the IT Planning, Reporting and Administration department (IPR). The role of the IPR department is to ensure communication and liaison with Head Office (HO) in Tokyo, for both Bank and Securities, as well as accountability for EMEA Technology wide reporting, management of resourcing processes, management of asset processes and administration of wider planning processes including annual budget planning.



The Risk & Pele Portfolio is part of the Project Promotion team which handle to deliver EMEA project within the planned schedule and budget.



**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**



4 headcounts as part of wider project delivery team.



**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**



To lead and oversee the project of MUS Risk projects within the Risk Portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end execution of risk management-related initiatives, ensuring projects align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices



**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**



**Project Management for MUS Risk area:**


Lead and manage the all of MUS Risk projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
Run and manage steering committees (if required), working groups (cross functional) and ensure accountability of actions against planned timelines.
Drive project governance, ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and best practices.
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks that may impact project success.
Apply subject matter expertise and experience to challenge the delivery of all projects and programmes.



**Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:**


Lead, mentor, and oversee a team of Project Managers, fostering a high-performance culture.
Provide regular status reports and updates to governance committees, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Be a trusted partner functional stakeholders and Planning department ensuring updates, issues and consensus is effectively managed and delivered.



**Reporting & Compliance:**


Ensure accurate and timely portfolio reporting to regulatory and internal oversight bodies.
Stay updated on regulatory changes impacting market and credit risk management functions.
Manage the project costs against budget and report status update on the project budget.



**WORK EXPERIENCE**


10+ years of experience in project management within the banking or financial services sector.
Strong understanding of risk management functions, including market risk, credit risk, and regulatory compliance.
Proven experience in budget management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulatory-driven environment with competing priorities.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.



**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**


Bacheloru2019s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
Knowledge of Basel III, IFRS 9, CCAR, DORA and other risk regulatory frameworks.
Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
Experience in working with risk analytics, data governance, risk technology solutions.



**PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS**


Excellent communication skills
Results 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 detail and accuracy
A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
Strong numerical skills
Excellent Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office & Other Project Management tool skills



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

**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**



Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 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 worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s 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.



The Operations Change function supports strategic transformation across all Operations projects and processes. This PMO role supports the delivery of complex, multi-stream programmes aligned to the EMEA regional strategy. The PMO Lead will ensure governance, reporting, and delivery assurance across the portfolio, with a focus on trade lifecycle, payments, and regulatory initiatives.



**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**



To lead the Project Management Office (PMO) function for the Operations portfolio, ensuring best-in-class governance, reporting, and delivery assurance. The PMO Lead will support programme and project managers in planning, execution, and closure activities, while ensuring adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and delivery frameworks.



NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS



TBC



**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**


- Design, develop, and deliver best-in-class operations programmes, policies, and practices for the Operations Division.
- Maintain and govern project plans, charters, stakeholder maps, risk & issues logs, communication plans, and governance structures.
- Identify project resourcing requirements and support capacity planning across the portfolio.
- Identify project challenges and develop innovative solutions to mitigate delivery risks.
- Coordinate with global cross-functional teams to identify, prioritise, and facilitate execution of enhancements.
- Create reports, presentation materials, and communications for senior stakeholders and committee meetings.
- Drive programme enhancements to meet objectives within agreed milestones.
- Track and report on delivery progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and benefits realisation.
Drive optimisation and tooling strategy across the portfolio to enhance delivery efficiency and transparency.
- Ensure adherence to all company policies, regulatory changes, and internal guidelines.
- Support project and programme closure activities, ensuring all artefacts are complete and audit-ready.
- Maintain RAID logs and ensure regular review and challenge of all entries.
- Ensure document management standards are met and artefacts are accessible to second/third line of defence and PMO.
- Support investment budget tracking, cost forecasting, and change control processes.
- Facilitate resource attestation and delivery feasibility reviews across the portfolio.
- Support governance forums including steering committees, working groups, and executive reporting.



**WORK EXPERIENCE**



Essential:


- 5+ years of experience in PMO, project governance, or programme delivery roles within financial services.
Familiarity with project management frameworks and tooling such as Clarity, Planview, or Asana.
- Strong understanding of project and programme management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
- Experience supporting trade lifecycle and operations-related initiatives in investment banking.
- Proven experience in governance reporting, stakeholder engagement, and delivery assurance.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and operational risk controls.



Preferred:


- Experience working across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions.
- Exposure to investment budget planning and cost control processes.
- Experience in managing PMO tools and reporting platforms (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, MS Project).



**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**


- PMO governance and reporting
- Project planning and delivery assurance
- RAID management and documentation
- Stakeholder communication and presentation
- Budget tracking and investment planning
- Document and artefact management
- Familiarity with project delivery tools and dashboards



**EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS**



- Preferred: Prince2, MSP, PMI, or equivalent certifications



**PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS**


- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset



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

**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**



Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 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 worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s 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.



The Operations Change function supports strategic transformation across all Operations projects and processes. This PMO role supports the delivery of complex, multi-stream programmes aligned to the EMEA regional strategy. The PMO Lead will ensure governance, reporting, and delivery assurance across the portfolio, with a focus on trade lifecycle, payments, and regulatory initiatives.



**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**



To lead the Project Management Office (PMO) function for the Operations portfolio, ensuring best-in-class governance, reporting, and delivery assurance. The PMO Lead will support programme and project managers in planning, execution, and closure activities, while ensuring adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and delivery frameworks.



**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**


- Design, develop, and deliver best-in-class operations programmes, policies, and practices for the Operations Division.
- Maintain and govern project plans, charters, stakeholder maps, risk & issues logs, communication plans, and governance structures.
- Identify project resourcing requirements and support capacity planning across the portfolio.
- Identify project challenges and develop innovative solutions to mitigate delivery risks.
- Coordinate with global cross-functional teams to identify, prioritise, and facilitate execution of enhancements.
- Create reports, presentation materials, and communications for senior stakeholders and committee meetings.
- Drive programme enhancements to meet objectives within agreed milestones.
- Track and report on delivery progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and benefits realisation.
Drive optimisation and tooling strategy across the portfolio to enhance delivery efficiency and transparency.
- Ensure adherence to all company policies, regulatory changes, and internal guidelines.
- Support project and programme closure activities, ensuring all artefacts are complete and audit-ready.
- Maintain RAID logs and ensure regular review and challenge of all entries.
- Ensure document management standards are met and artefacts are accessible to second/third line of defence and PMO.
- Support investment budget tracking, cost forecasting, and change control processes.
- Facilitate resource attestation and delivery feasibility reviews across the portfolio.
- Support governance forums including steering committees, working groups, and executive reporting.



**WORK EXPERIENCE**



Essential:


- 5+ years of experience in PMO, project governance, or programme delivery roles within financial services.
Familiarity with project management frameworks and tooling such as Clarity, Planview, or Asana.
- Strong understanding of project and programme management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
- Experience supporting trade lifecycle and operations-related initiatives in investment banking.
- Proven experience in governance reporting, stakeholder engagement, and delivery assurance.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and operational risk controls.



Preferred:


- Experience working across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions.
- Exposure to investment budget planning and cost control processes.
- Experience in managing PMO tools and reporting platforms (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, MS Project).



**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**


- PMO governance and reporting
- Project planning and delivery assurance
- RAID management and documentation
- Stakeholder communication and presentation
- Budget tracking and investment planning
- Document and artefact management
- Familiarity with project delivery tools and dashboards



**EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS**



- Preferred: Prince2, MSP, PMI, or equivalent certifications



**PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS**


- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset



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