565 Vp jobs in the United Kingdom

**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.



**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

In partnership with Keeler Recruitment , Thurne-Middleby is seeking an exceptional finance leader to join its board as Vice President of Finance. 

Thurne-Middleby has an international reputation for high-quality, precision-engineered industrial slicing systems for bacon, cooked meats, and cheese applications. Building on more than 50 years of industry experience, Thurne has pioneered a succession of industry first technologies in high-speed slicing, incorporating advanced vision, scanning, and computer software that serve both small family firms and major global processors.

All assembly is carried out at our Norwich headquarters by a skilled team of mechanical and electrical engineers, with a dedicated facility for in-house component production. Our machining capabilities range from multi-axis CNC machining and milling to sheet metal fabrication and welding.

Since 2015, Thurne has been part of The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD), a global group of 100+ companies in food processing, commercial cooking, and residential appliances. With Middleby’s backing, Thurne’s commitment to innovation has never been stronger, delivering production efficiencies and value to food processors around the world.

As Vice President of Finance, you will join the board-level leadership team, reporting directly to the President of Thurne-Middleby and working closely with the Middleby Food Processing Division. This is a pivotal role with broad scope and exciting future opportunities — ideal for either an ambitious finance leader stepping up to their first board-level appointment, or an established professional ready to expand their international and strategic remit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis (local and corporate).
• Provide strategic insight to the President and Group, influencing key business decisions.
• Manage and develop the Finance team, with responsibility for HR, Payroll, and IT functions.
• Ensure compliance with UK and US GAAP, financial regulations, and internal controls.
• Manage treasury, cash flow, and working capital.
• Lead an ERP and HR systems upgrade within the next 18 months.
• Support a planned site development project (within 3–4 years).
• Contribute to wider Middleby Food Processing Group initiatives, with potential for wider opportunities in the future.

Experience & Skills Required

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) with 5+ years’ managerial experience.
• Strong track record in manufacturing, ideally with complex projects, R&D, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Experience of both UK and US GAAP preferred.
• ERP and systems implementation experience.
• Understanding of employment and contract law.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and leadership skills.
• A confident and enquiring leader — able to challenge senior stakeholders and drive positive change.

Compensation & Benefits

Excellent package to match the best including relocation package for the right candidate, full details upon request.

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.Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world’s 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 Group’s operating companies include Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (Japan’s leading trust bank), and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s 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 REPORTS4 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 practicesKEY RESPONSIBILITIESProject 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 EXPERIENCE10+ 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 EXPERIENCEBachelor’s 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 REQUIREMENTSExcellent communication skillsResults driven, with a strong sense of accountabilityA proactive, motivated approach.The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordinglyStrong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgementA structured and logical approach to workStrong problem solving skillsA creative and innovative approach to workExcellent interpersonal skillsThe ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlinesExcellent attention to detail and accuracyA calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environmentStrong numerical skillsExcellent Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office & Other Project Management tool skillsWe 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.

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.The Transaction Execution team is part of the Global Corporate and Investment Banking Division of MUFG. The team works seamlessly with the EMEA Legal, Relationship Management and Capital Markets teams to bridge legal and commercial expertise and deliver structuring, advisory and execution services to MUFG’s corporate clients.MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Transaction Execution team covers loan transactions for leveraged and investment grade corporate borrowers using documentation which is LMA-based, US / cov lite style and/or hybrids of the two. Financings include event-driven and flow/relationship facilities (bridge, term and revolving credit). Syndicated transactions (including underwritten and best efforts) form the majority alongside a minority of bilaterals. This role is focused on (i) delivering differentiated client service; (ii) managing the negotiation of legal documentation for loan financing transactions (including mandate/commitment documents, facility agreements and intercreditor agreements (as applicable)); and (iii) assisting with any structuring considerations and identifying any risks or issues that arise in the broader transaction documentation or process.We are seeking a Vice President with a background in leveraged finance (working with sponsors or corporates) to expand the team’s specialism in working with sub-investment grade corporate clients.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLeading transaction execution service (with involvement from pitch phase to completion) and negotiation of financing documentation with corporate borrowers and their external counsel and/or other arranging banksAdvising on effective structuring of transactions; demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of corporate structure, guarantee, security, subordination and leakage issuesReviewing documentation at term sheet and credit agreement stages for compliance with MUFG’s internal policies and best practice standards, and to confirm alignment with credit approval documentationActing as a trusted advisor and building relationships with MUFG’s existing and new corporate clientsEnsuring consistency regarding documentation standards; being the central touch point/centre of excellence for emerging market trends and documentation-related internal escalation processesIn conjunction with the EMEA Legal team, identifying legal and documentation process risks with a view to continuously improve the control architecture around documentationDeveloping junior staff and conducting internal training sessions on documentation issues in syndicated loan and on recommended best practices in executing transactionsSKILLS AND EXPERIENCEWork experienceExperience as a qualified finance lawyer (with leveraged finance specialism) in a law firmExperience in an in-house environment, either as a secondee or in a legal or execution roleUp to date market experience in leveraged finance (for corporates and/or sponsors)Knowledge of high yield bond processes helpfulPitching experience helpfulFunctional / Technical Skills and Competencies:Ability to spot issues, think outside the box and devise practical and appropriate solutions that meet business objectivesAbility to respond to internal and external stakeholder requests in fast paced, deadline driven deals, often requiring same day turnaroundAbility to be proactive and anticipate issues with legal documentationAbility to break-up and simplify complex issues and communicate concisely and clearlyAbility to balance the need for further analysis and the need for timely decisions given commercial pressuresAbility to build relationships with internal stakeholders, higher levels of management and clients to inspire confidenceAbility to act independently but seek involvement of Head of team, senior management and EMEA Legal team on highly complex issues, unusual situations and matters that may pose significant financial, legal, reputational and/or other risk to MUFGCoaching mindset and aptitude for disseminating accumulated knowledge and experience among colleaguesInnovative mindset and willingness to experiment with and embrace AIEnergetic, enthusiastic, collegiate and responsive team playerAble to prioritise, multi-task, and organiseHigh level of integrity and professionalismPreferred proficiency in at least one European language other than EnglishEducation / Qualifications:University level qualifications or equivalentSRA qualified solicitorPERSONAL REQUIREMENTSExcellent attention to detail and accuracyExcellent communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsResults driven, with a strong sense of accountabilityA proactive, motivated approach.The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordinglyStrong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgementA structured and logical approach to workStrong problem-solving skillsThe ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlinesExcellent attention to detail and accuracyA calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environmentWillingness to work occasional off-hours remotely to respond to emails and requests if neededExcellent Microsoft Office skillsWe 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.

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 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.OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTIONMUFG (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 largest financial groups globally with a vison 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. Behaving with integrity and responsibility, underpinned by a desire to build a culture which is fair, transparent, and honest, drives 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. Please visit our website for more information - .The EMEA Markets Engineering department (MEE) is responsible for developing models, pricing tools, and the pricing/risk systems used in the firm, on all asset classes. Their products support the trading and risk functions of several different desks via in-house developed applications run on traders’ desktops, compute grids and external cloud compute fabrics.NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS0MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE We are seeking a Quant-Developer to join the EMEA Markets Engineering team, contributing to the development and support of front-office systems and tools used by trading and risk teams. This is a high-impact role with strong exposure to the business, offering the opportunity to work closely with quantitative modelers and traders in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.The team is actively engaged in multiple strategic initiatives that leverage cutting-edge technologies to deliver innovative solutions to the business. As part of this role, you will have the chance to contribute to these forward-looking projects and help shape the next generation of tools.In addition, many of the systems developed by the Markets Engineering team are being adopted globally, creating interesting opportunities to collaborate with international teams.Key aspects of the role include:Collaborating regularly with the quant modelling team and front-office traders to understand business needs and deliver effective solutionsDesigning, developing, and integrating new pricing tools and systems to support trading activitiesIdentifying and resolving production issues—including but not limited to pricing, performance, and system reliability—to ensure smooth operation of front-office tools and systemsContinuously improving the robustness, efficiency, and maintainability of the codebaseParticipating in an overnight support rota, providing coverage for critical systems outside of standard business hoursWORK EXPERIENCEThe ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of technical expertise and financial domain knowledge, with a proven track record in quantitative development within trading environments. Specifically, we are looking for someone with:7+ years of experience designing, developing, and supporting quantitative applications and systems within financial institutionsDirect exposure to trading floor environments, with a history of working closely with traders and quantitative analysts to deliver high-impact solutionsHands-on experience with derivative products across one or more asset classes (e.g., equities, fixed income, FX, commodities), with a solid understanding of pricing and risk conceptsWe also welcome candidates that don’t have a traditional IT-Quant background provided they have built and supported high-reliability systems in critical domains such as aerospace, energy, healthcare, or at leading technology firms, and can demonstrate an interest in transitioning into financial markets and quantitative development.SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEEssential:Minimum 7 years of experience developing front-office applications using C#Strong understanding of pricing theory and financial engineeringA technical degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering or equivalent work experienceBeneficial:Proficiency in additional programming languages such as C++ and PythonFamiliarity with grid or cloud computing platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or similar)Track record of applying Data Science and AI techniques to solve real-world business problems and drive decision-makingExposure to full-stack web development, including both front-end and back-end technologiesAwareness of banking regulations and compliance considerationsPERSONAL REQUIREMENTSGood communication skillsResults driven, with a strong sense of accountabilityA proactive, motivated approach.The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordinglyA structured and logical approach to workStrong problem solving skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent attention to detail and accuracyWe 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.

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.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 ROLETo 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 REPORTSTBCKEY 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 EXPERIENCEEssential:- 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 dashboardsEDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS- Preferred: Prince2, MSP, PMI, or equivalent certificationsPERSONAL 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 mindsetWe 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.

**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 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 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**



The Core Compliance department at MUFG plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity and reputation of the investment bank. It is responsible for ensuring that the firm operates within the framework of applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.



Within Core Compliance, the EMEA Surveillance Department works closely with sales, trading and business units to identify and manage market abuse risks, executes a comprehensive trade and communication surveillance programme, and promotes a culture of ethical conduct and accountability.



Our Trade Surveillance coverage includes sales and trading activities across multiple asset classes and financial markets within our London Bank and Securities businesses and similar businesses in other EMEA countries. Communications Surveillance covers the UK population and certain EMEA and other overseas operations which affect EMEA business.



**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**



None



**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**



The primary purpose of this role is detecting, monitoring, analysing and investigating trading activities of MUFG and its clients to identify possible violations of market abuse regulatory requirements and MUFG trading and compliance policies. In particular, this involves investigating alert referrals submitted by the Level 1 (L1) offshore surveillance team or escalations from the Front Office, ensuring that each case is assessed promptly and thoroughly. You will be responsible for identifying potential indicators of market abuse and escalating cases where appropriate, including those that may lead to the submission of Suspicious Transaction or Order Reports (STORs) to the regulator.



In addition, this role will play an important role in the optimisation of the trade surveillance programme, including delivering testing and calibration exercises of surveillance alerts, identifying and coordinating with our surveillance system vendors to develop new alerts, implementing solutions to increase efficiencies, and supporting and developing the L1 offshore surveillance team.



**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**


In respect of vendor based automated surveillance or EUC alerts, reviewing and investigating all referrals made by the offshore L1 team; documenting and analysing all relevant information to determine if any concerns of suspicious activity merit escalation to the Trade Surveillance Senior Manager and EMEA Head of Surveillance.
Working collaboratively with the L1 team, overseeing the quality of alert disposition and providing feedback to support training efforts. In addition, assisting with refresher training modules and any new alert-scenarios that are added to the suite of alerts.
Conducting specific sample-based quality assurance testing of the L1 team alert closures to ensure adequacy, completeness and effectiveness.
Playing a leading role in the annual calibration and backtesting review process, contributing to the analysis of results and recommendations for parameter changes that could improve the effectiveness of the overall trade surveillance framework.
Supporting the delivery of the annual Market Conduct Risk Assessment and being able to effectively engage with the Front Office succinctly over matters of market abuse risk behaviours, to determine appropriate inherent risk ratings.
Displaying the ability to draft coherent and effective management action plans in order to remediate issues and gaps in the control framework arising from internal audits.
Ensuring that internal policies and procedures are updated accurately and appropriately in accordance with any changes to the surveillance framework.
Supporting the training of the L1 team in new products/platforms and market abuse risk typologies, specifically how these will impact alert disposition and the wider surveillance framework.
Conducting regular analysis of alert/referral patterns and escalation trends to identify emerging risks, behavioural anomalies, and potential market abuse issues.
Assisting with project work involving the automated trade surveillance systems, specifically alert development, UAT design, testing and sign-off. Supporting other members of the Surveillance team with these tasks as necessary.
Demonstrating a deep understanding of financial markets, covering major asset classes such as equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, repos, and derivativesu2014including but not limited to futures, swaps, options and structured products.
Having a comprehensive knowledge of relevant regulations and international standards, supporting MUFG's adherence to MiFID II, MAR, FX Global Code, Volcker Rule, amongst others.
Being responsible for the extraction, review and analysis of transaction data from source systems in relation to manual FX surveillance. This includes identifying opportunities to automate any manual surveillance processes.
Maintaining a positive working relationship with external surveillance system vendors and being a key contact for any incident management, development work and other strategic priorities.
Build relationships with wider Compliance, the Front Office teams and Technology in respect of escalation of issues including collating of evidence and supporting rationale.
Use automated communications surveillance systems to identify relevant communications between transaction participants and staff to enhance the investigation of trade surveillance referrals.
Assist in the preparation of management information for periodic Compliance reports to senior management and wider committees.
Ensure that the second line Compliance staff act as an independent challenge to the front office, escalating any concerns about breaches of law, regulation or internal policies.
Assisting in the planning and deliver of the Surveillance Teamu2019s annual objectives, the supervision of the L1 team, and supporting the Trade Surveillance Senior Manager / EMEA Head of Surveillance in the delivery of the departmentu2019s and wider Compliance Divisions objectives.



**WORK EXPERIENCE**



Essential:


Minimum of 6 years of practical experience in a trade surveillance function within an investment banking environment.
Experience in executing and managing detailed market abuse enquiries and investigations



**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**



**Functional / Technical Competencies:**



Essential


In-depth knowledge and expertise of the UK / EU Market Abuse Regulation, other relevant global regulations (e.g., MiFID II, Dodd Frank Act) and relevant FCA regulatory requirements and expectations on market abuse surveillance programmes.
Strong knowledge and understanding of UK and EU financial markets across major asset classes (including equities, fixed income, FX, and derivatives (options, futures, swaps, structured products)), trading behaviours and market abuse typologies.
Familiarity with surveillance technologies and optimization techniques.



Preferred:


Proficiency with trade surveillance platforms such as KX, Nasdaq SMARTS, or similar automated tools.
Experience in data analytics or automation to enhance surveillance effectiveness.



**Education / Qualifications:**



Essential


Bacheloru2019s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.



Preferred:


Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or professional certifications such as CFA, CAMS, or ICA.



**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 Office 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 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 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**



The Core Compliance department at MUFG plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity and reputation of the investment bank. It is responsible for ensuring that the firm operates within the framework of applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.



Within Core Compliance, the EMEA Surveillance Department works closely with sales, trading and business units to identify and manage market abuse risks, executes a comprehensive trade and communication surveillance programme, and promotes a culture of ethical conduct and accountability.



Our Trade Surveillance coverage includes sales and trading activities across multiple asset classes and financial markets within our London Bank and Securities businesses and similar businesses in other EMEA countries. Communications Surveillance covers the UK population and certain EMEA and other overseas operations which affect EMEA business.



**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**



None



**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**



The primary purpose of this role is detecting, monitoring, analysing and investigating trading activities of MUFG and its clients to identify possible violations of market abuse regulatory requirements and MUFG trading and compliance policies. In particular, this involves investigating alert referrals submitted by the Level 1 (L1) offshore surveillance team or escalations from the Front Office, ensuring that each case is assessed promptly and thoroughly. You will be responsible for identifying potential indicators of market abuse and escalating cases where appropriate, including those that may lead to the submission of Suspicious Transaction or Order Reports (STORs) to the regulator.



In addition, this role will play an important role in the optimisation of the trade surveillance programme, including delivering testing and calibration exercises of surveillance alerts, identifying and coordinating with our surveillance system vendors to develop new alerts, implementing solutions to increase efficiencies, and supporting and developing the L1 offshore surveillance team.



**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**


In respect of vendor based automated surveillance or EUC alerts, reviewing and investigating all referrals made by the offshore L1 team; documenting and analysing all relevant information to determine if any concerns of suspicious activity merit escalation to the Trade Surveillance Senior Manager and EMEA Head of Surveillance.
Working collaboratively with the L1 team, overseeing the quality of alert disposition and providing feedback to support training efforts. In addition, assisting with refresher training modules and any new alert-scenarios that are added to the suite of alerts.
Conducting specific sample-based quality assurance testing of the L1 team alert closures to ensure adequacy, completeness and effectiveness.
Playing a leading role in the annual calibration and backtesting review process, contributing to the analysis of results and recommendations for parameter changes that could improve the effectiveness of the overall trade surveillance framework.
Supporting the delivery of the annual Market Conduct Risk Assessment and being able to effectively engage with the Front Office succinctly over matters of market abuse risk behaviours, to determine appropriate inherent risk ratings.
Displaying the ability to draft coherent and effective management action plans in order to remediate issues and gaps in the control framework arising from internal audits.
Ensuring that internal policies and procedures are updated accurately and appropriately in accordance with any changes to the surveillance framework.
Supporting the training of the L1 team in new products/platforms and market abuse risk typologies, specifically how these will impact alert disposition and the wider surveillance framework.
Conducting regular analysis of alert/referral patterns and escalation trends to identify emerging risks, behavioural anomalies, and potential market abuse issues.
Assisting with project work involving the automated trade surveillance systems, specifically alert development, UAT design, testing and sign-off. Supporting other members of the Surveillance team with these tasks as necessary.
Demonstrating a deep understanding of financial markets, covering major asset classes such as equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, repos, and derivativesu2014including but not limited to futures, swaps, options and structured products.
Having a comprehensive knowledge of relevant regulations and international standards, supporting MUFG's adherence to MiFID II, MAR, FX Global Code, Volcker Rule, amongst others.
Being responsible for the extraction, review and analysis of transaction data from source systems in relation to manual FX surveillance. This includes identifying opportunities to automate any manual surveillance processes.
Maintaining a positive working relationship with external surveillance system vendors and being a key contact for any incident management, development work and other strategic priorities.
Build relationships with wider Compliance, the Front Office teams and Technology in respect of escalation of issues including collating of evidence and supporting rationale.
Use automated communications surveillance systems to identify relevant communications between transaction participants and staff to enhance the investigation of trade surveillance referrals.
Assist in the preparation of management information for periodic Compliance reports to senior management and wider committees.
Ensure that the second line Compliance staff act as an independent challenge to the front office, escalating any concerns about breaches of law, regulation or internal policies.
Assisting in the planning and deliver of the Surveillance Teamu2019s annual objectives, the supervision of the L1 team, and supporting the Trade Surveillance Senior Manager / EMEA Head of Surveillance in the delivery of the departmentu2019s and wider Compliance Divisions objectives.



**WORK EXPERIENCE**



Essential:


Minimum of 6 years of practical experience in a trade surveillance function within an investment banking environment.
Experience in executing and managing detailed market abuse enquiries and investigations



**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**



**Functional / Technical Competencies:**



Essential


In-depth knowledge and expertise of the UK / EU Market Abuse Regulation, other relevant global regulations (e.g., MiFID II, Dodd Frank Act) and relevant FCA regulatory requirements and expectations on market abuse surveillance programmes.
Strong knowledge and understanding of UK and EU financial markets across major asset classes (including equities, fixed income, FX, and derivatives (options, futures, swaps, structured products)), trading behaviours and market abuse typologies.
Familiarity with surveillance technologies and optimization techniques.



Preferred:


Proficiency with trade surveillance platforms such as KX, Nasdaq SMARTS, or similar automated tools.
Experience in data analytics or automation to enhance surveillance effectiveness.



**Education / Qualifications:**



Essential


Bacheloru2019s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.



Preferred:


Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or professional certifications such as CFA, CAMS, or ICA.



**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 Office 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