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OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION
The Regulatory Processes Team is responsible for the management and coordination of Core Compliance processes which have broad relevance across or between teams.
Production of Core Compliance Management Information for Governance Forums
Coordination of the Compliance Risk Assessment process
Breach Management
Regulatory filings
Individual regulatory license regimes:
UK Senior Manager and Certification Regime administration
US SEC (SBSD)/CFTC (SD) Swap Associated Persons Designation administration
US SEC 15a6 approval administration
Annual Fitness and Propriety Assessment Processes for Senior Manager, Certified Persons and Conduct Staff
Compliance Training framework development and maintenance
Compliance Policy framework development and maintenance
Management of the firm’s offshore regulatory licences and management of waivers
Maintenance of regulatory waivers and exemptions
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The main purpose of the role is to:
Perform key Regulatory Processes - Compliance functions to ensure that the processes within its remit run effectively and efficiently
Propose and implement process improvements
Ensure appropriate documentation of risks, controls and processes, working with Audit, Risk and other stakeholders as appropriate
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be a key team player within the Regulatory Processes Team, taking appropriate action for the delivery of your duties, including:
Responsibility for the production of management information
Undertake the creation of management information for both local and functional reporting within the required timelines
Understand the status on project/initiatives, regulatory communication, issues, areas of increasing risk amongst others from across the compliance department.
Collate input from multiple teams and senior management
Identify and provide areas of improvement in the MI production process
Responsibility for compiling the information regarding the semi-annual Compliance Risk Assessment
Managing and compiling information across EMEA on individual elements of the risk assessment
Preparing narrative in relation to the risk assessment scores
Ensuring reports are completed accurately and on time, and cascaded to key stakeholders in Head Office
Identifying areas for improvement in the consolidation process
Responsibility for Breach Management
Undertake the preparation of metrics and reporting of breaches to Compliance Management.
Identify areas for improvement in the breach management process
Provide support and assistance where required for timely submission of Regulatory Returns for which Core Compliance is responsible
Submit periodic and ad-hoc returns to regulators in line with required timeframes and deadlines
Maintain a schedule of periodic regulatory returns due
Manage communication with regulators on specific issues relating to returns
Liaise internally to obtain information from other departments in order to be able to make filings in a timely manner
Provide support and assistance where required for regulatory license regimes
Conducting Annual Certification Process and Fit and Proper assessment for SMCR Certified Persons and Senior Managers
Ensuring that staff are appropriately certified in line with the requirements of the UK Certified Persons regime
Ensuring that the FCA Directory is updated as required within regulatory timescales
Running reconciliation processes across all licensing regimes
Ensuring that staff in scope of the US Swap Associated Persons regime and 15-a6 regime are identified and registered appropriately with the US regulators
Provide support and assistance where required for the annual Swap AP Fitness and Propriety assessment and Declaration Processes.
Ensuring that the F&P process for Conduct staff runs smoothly and is completed on time
Provide support and assistance where required for the maintenance of the Core Compliance Policy framework
Reviews / updates to the Core Compliance policy and procedure documents for London and MUS(EU), as well as the MUS International policies owned by Compliance\ Managing the process of socialisation of policy changes / new policy with stakeholders across the business, EMEA and International offices, GCD, MUSHD and other Tokyo stakeholders. This includes the management of the governance structure for Policy approvals
Provide support and assistance where required for the maintenance and implementation of the Core Compliance Training framework
Development and approval of the annual EMEA-wide Core Compliance training needs assessment and associated training plan, including socialization and coordination with all EMEA offices and Tokyo.
Development and maintenance of Core Compliance training materials
Managing the rollout of training across all EMEA offices using the internal programme (LEAP) (and where applicable MUS Asia)
Completion monitoring and follow up / escalation for Core Compliance training issued across London, MUS(EU) and MUS DIFC
Provide support and assistance where required on the regulatory waivers and exemptions application processes.
Prepare waiver/exemption application forms when required.
Maintain up-to-date log with all open waivers/exemptions
Monitor existing waivers and exemptions, to make sure we apply for extension when
Provide support and assistance where required on the offshore license payment and maintenance processes.
Manage MUFG Securities offshore licences, including any payments that need to be made as a result of holding a licence
Implementing continuous improvement within the remit of the Regulatory Processes team.
This list of responsibilities is expected to change over time as the Regulatory Processes Team evolves.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Functional / Technical Competencies
Essential
Ability to manage complex processes
Ability to identify inefficiencies and improve processes
Ability to work on multiple high priority items together
Prior experience in a task-oriented team working to multiple deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Strong team player, willing to work in a collaborative, constructive and proactive manner with colleagues
Desirable
Knowledge of MI and metrics creation
Knowledge of compliance risk assessment processes
Knowledge of UK and US regulatory filings
Good communication skills with a sense of empathy
Education / Qualifications
University degree or equivalent
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
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
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