2026 MUFG UK Analyst Programme: Technology - Risk, Security & Control

MUFG; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial group in London is seeking motivated individuals for its technology graduate programme. The role involves training and working in cyber security to protect the organization. Candidates should be in their final year of study or recent graduates with a strong interest in financial markets and programming knowledge. The position encourages innovative thinking and offers opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in financial markets.
• Good knowledge of a programming language (e.g., SQL, .NET, Java).
• Self-starter with alertness to opportunities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High levels of motivation and integrity.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to innovate and generate creative ideas.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a comprehensive training program.
• Work with a diverse team to protect against cyber-attacks.
• Manage risk and controls within the organization.

Skills

Interest in financial markets

Knowledge of programming languages (SQL, .NET, Java)

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Innovative thinking

Education

In final year of study or graduated in last 12 months

Job description

Overview

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.

As technology is constantly evolving so will your learning. Our technology graduate programme will enable you to develop your skills by working with a diverse and talented team who’s overall goal is to protect the organisation for cyber-attack and manage the first line risk.

Applications will close on 2 November 2025. To learn more about our roles and how to apply, please visit www.mufgcampus.com

What to Expect

Risk, Security & Control is a key Technology pillar that covers the following areas:

• Security operations centre team monitors the technology landscape, responds to cyber incidents, and manages penetration tests
• Cyber security team manages the day to day support of all security software and manages vulnerability collection and reporting
• The Risk & control team manages risk, controls environment and audits
• Programme team that manages all new implementations and upgrades in the cyber and risk space. Also managing secure by design process
• Identity and Access Management team manage the active directory, privilege account management and Access management
• HO liaison manages the communication to and from Tokyo
• Threat Intelligence manages collection and distribution of threat information and threat hunting
• Reporting team look after policy and document management and reporting from RSC

Our 18 month Analyst Programme starts with a comprehensive training program designed to develop a sound understanding of our product lines, our clients & our business strategies.

Join Our Team

We look for talented, motivated and ambitious people who will be able to help drive our business forward.

Successful candidates will:

• have a strong interest in financial markets
• have good knowledge of a programming language e.g. SQL, .NET, Java
• be a self-starter and alert for opportunities
• have excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• have high levels of motivation and integrity
• Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• be innovative and have the ability to generate new and creative ideas
• be in their final year of study or have graduated in the last 12 months

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