Executive Director, Enterprise & Change Risk Management bei MUFG Investor Services

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MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more. Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution. To learn more, visit us at www.mufg-investorservices.com.

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The ED, Enterprise & Change Risk Management is responsible for supporting the Global Head of Risk and CRO in the development and ongoing management and maintenance of the Enterprise and Change Risk Management Framework. The role also involves supporting key frameworks such as Risk Appetite Statements (RAS), ICAAP, and risk-related policy reviews.

The ED, Enterprise & Change Risk Management will work closely with all stakeholders across the organization, including Project Management, Strategy and other Risk and /or Control functions, to review and challenge ongoing business, strategy, technology and regulatory change, and ensure effective governance of enterprise risk. This role will also contribute to strategic risk initiatives such as ESG risk management, regulatory compliance and risk frameworks supporting Company strategy.

Additionally, the ED will support the review and enhancement of risk reporting to Risk Committees (RC) and Boards, ensuring comprehensive and insightful risk visibility.

• Ongoing and periodic review and assessment of MUFG's Risk Management Framework and oversight of remediation programs
• Periodic reviews of the Risk Appetite Statements, development of Risk Appetite Measures as well as monitoring and reporting thereof
• Review of the annual Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) reports
• Coordination of company’s annual Insurance renewal program and ongoing maintenance and assessment
• Risk Assessments of New Products, Services and Strategic Initiatives as well as Business As Usual services, departments or processes
• Monitor and assess pipeline of business cases and other change initiatives and work closely with Strategy and Project Management
• Participate and, as needed, lead cross functional reviews and assessments, including Scenario Analyses, Risk Events and Root Cause Analyses, Risk Issue remediation. 
• Production and continuous enhancement of Risk Reporting, (statistical/ trend analysis, remediation tracking and KRI/KPI management) ensuring effective visibility and insights for governance committees
• Assess the use and effectiveness of eGRC tools used by the Risk departments and those of other controls functions to ensure they comply with the RMF
• Conduct deep dive risk assessments or other projects as required
• Assess new and emerging international regulations relating to Risk Management and establish communication / implementation plans as appropriate with Risk and Compliance colleagues
• Work with Risk colleagues to ensure departmental publications are consistent with the wider framework and company strategy
• Work with the Head of Risk to continuously assess emerging risk and lead appropriate improvements as required

Educational Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance, law, economics, business or a related discipline
• Professional qualification in risk or a related discipline would be preferred

Work Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in risk and change management in a financial institution or comparable experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills and delivery of successful change
• Solid understanding of broader risk frameworks
• Experience with risk and new initiatives assessment practices
• Experience working with IT and Third Party risk is favourable
• Experience in roles requiring product and process management assessment and implementation

Functional Skills

• Knowledge of financial services practices, plans and trends on risk and controls
• Ability to plan, organize workload and solve problems effectively
• Ability to see the bigger picture, think creatively to provide alternative solutions and meet deadlines
• Ability to resolve conflicts and manage stakeholder sensitivity
• Knowledge of assessment of risk and controls.
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements for risk management, as well as risk requirements and guidelines
• Working knowledge of Fund administration business
• Knowledge and understanding of Data visualization tools like Power BI.
• Hands-on knowledge of risk assessment techniques with strong cross-experience in financial services / fund services / IT
• Project management skills and ability to analyze project progress and direct / redirect team efforts
• Advanced ability with Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience of onboarding new systems / technology is preferred.

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