Associate, First Line Controls & Risk Management

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

MUFG in London seeks an Associate for Business Management and Planning (First Line Controls) to join the Transaction Banking team. You will oversee internal controls, contribute to governance, and support risk and control initiatives across multiple functions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous development, and exposure to international banking operations. Applicants should have degree-level education and proven experience in governance, risk management, or compliance within a

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrable experience in governance, risk management, compliance, audit or operational risk disciplines.
• Experience supporting first line defence in risk and control matters within a regulated financial environment.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional reviews and oversight processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance to senior management on the effective operation of internal controls.
• Oversee first line control testing across multiple teams and educate the business on controls.
• Prepare materials for senior management reporting on control effectiveness, risks or issues.
• Support audits and initiatives for Transaction Banking and collaborate with broader teams.
• Develop understanding of core systems and procedures to assess control robustness.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Internal controls

Audit/compliance

Regulatory frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MUFG in London seeks an Associate for Business Management and Planning (First Line Controls) to join the Transaction Banking team. You will oversee internal controls, contribute to governance, and support risk and control initiatives across multiple functions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous development, and exposure to international banking operations. Applicants should have degree-level education and proven experience in governance, risk management, or compliance within a