AVP - TPRM Operations

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MUFG in London invites applications for an Assistant Vice President, Third Party Risk Management Operations. You will collaborate with EMEA business requestors to guide complex supplier onboarding processes, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance across the region.

You will own throughput for external and intragroup relationships, coordinate with Cyber Security and Data Privacy teams, and drive process improvements with offshore partners while supporting governance and risk controls.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Third Party Risk Management operations with proven ability to manage complex processes involving multiple stakeholders across regions.
• Significant expertise in building collaborative relationships with internal teams such as risk management, procurement, cyber security, data privacy, and offshore partners.
• Ability to maintain robust procedural controls that ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements while adapting to evolving regulations.
• Excellent communication skills that enable you to convey complex information clearly and empathetically to diverse audiences.
• A results-oriented mindset paired with accountability for delivering high-quality outcomes within agreed timelines.
• Proactive approach towards problem-solving combined with sound judgement when resolving operational issues or escalating incidents appropriately.
• Structured thinking that supports logical analysis of processes and identification of optimisation opportunities.
• Creative approach towards developing solutions that enhance efficiency without compromising compliance or quality standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster trust-based relationships within a communal team environment focused on shared goals.
• Commitment to continuous learning demonstrated by staying up-to-date with best practices in TPRM and current regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business requestors across the EMEA region to review new third-party requests, guiding them through processes while ensuring accuracy and regulatory standards.
• Take ownership of throughput for external third parties and intragroup relationships within the TPRM process, maintaining day-to-day oversight.
• Facilitate expedited reviews with Cyber Security and Data Privacy teams for timely assessments.
• Support due diligence by escalating completion of questionnaires and follow-up questions with suppliers, maintaining robust controls.
• Assist the VP TPRM Operations Manager and Head of TPRM in fostering cross-regional collaboration and sharing best practices.
• Ensure risk assessments are completed accurately and promptly, identifying opportunities for optimisation within the process.
• Work with offshore teams to manage transactions efficiently and drive process improvements.
• Undertake projects to address issues within the TPRM process, contributing to system upgrades.
• Act as a consultative advisor to stakeholders by disseminating TPRM knowledge and building a centre of expertise.
• Provide oversight to first line defence activities related to supplier onboarding and performance reviews, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Third-Party Risk Management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Cyber Security liaison

Data Privacy collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Structured thinking

Cross-regional collaboration

Offshore partner management

Job description

• Join a global leader in finance with a strong reputation for nurturing talent and providing extensive training opportunities, allowing you to continually develop your skills and stay ahead of industry best practices.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities and generous pension contributions as part of MUFG's commitment to supporting your wellbeing and long-term success.
• Work in an inclusive environment where your dependable approach and collaborative spirit will be valued, enabling you to build meaningful relationships across regions and functions.

What you'll do: As Assistant Vice President Third Party Risk Management Operations at MUFG, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the RUN side of TPRM. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with business requestors across EMEA, guiding them through complex processes while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Collaborate with business requestors throughout the EMEA region to review new third-party requests, offering guidance and assessing accuracy while ensuring all submissions meet regulatory standards.
• Take ownership of throughput for both external third parties and intragroup relationships within the TPRM process, maintaining oversight of the framework's day-to-day operations.
• Facilitate expedited reviews with key stakeholders such as Cyber Security and Data Privacy teams, ensuring timely completion of assessments.
• Support due diligence activities by escalating completion of questionnaires and follow-up questions with suppliers when necessary, maintaining robust procedural controls.
• Assist the VP TPRM Operations Manager and Head of TPRM in fostering cross-regional collaboration, sharing insights and best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure risk assessments are completed accurately and promptly, identifying opportunities for optimisation within the TPRM process.
• Work alongside offshore teams to manage transactions efficiently, driving process improvements that benefit the wider organisation.
• Undertake projects under the direction of senior management to address issues within the TPRM process, contributing to system upgrades and ongoing development initiatives.
• Act as a consultative advisor to stakeholders by disseminating TPRM knowledge and building a centre of expertise within the department.
• Provide oversight and challenge to first line defence activities related to supplier onboarding requests and performance reviews, ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements.
  In this Assistant Vice President Third Party Risk Management Operations role at MUFG, your proven experience managing third-party risk processes will be essential. You bring deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing supplier relationships in financial services, enabling you to navigate complex compliance requirements confidently. Your proactive attitude means you anticipate potential issues before they arise; when challenges occur, you respond quickly yet thoughtfully by escalating matters as needed. Above all, your dedication to communal success makes you an invaluable member of MUFG's supportive team.
• Demonstrable experience in Third Party Risk Management operations with proven ability to manage complex processes involving multiple stakeholders across regions.
• Significant expertise in building collaborative relationships with internal teams such as risk management, procurement, cyber security, data privacy, and offshore partners.
• Ability to maintain robust procedural controls that ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements while adapting to evolving regulations.
• Excellent communication skills that enable you to convey complex information clearly and empathetically to diverse audiences.
• A results-oriented mindset paired with accountability for delivering high-quality outcomes within agreed timelines.
• Proactive approach towards problem-solving combined with sound judgement when resolving operational issues or escalating incidents appropriately.
• Structured thinking that supports logical analysis of processes and identification of optimisation opportunities.
• Creative approach towards developing solutions that enhance efficiency without compromising compliance or quality standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster trust-based relationships within a communal team environment focused on shared goals.
• Commitment to continuous learning demonstrated by staying up-to-date with best practices in TPRM and current regulatory requirements.
  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., MUFG, a globally respected financial institution, is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Third Party Risk Management Operations to join their London office. This role offers you the opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative and supportive team within Business Critical Services, where your expertise will directly contribute to safeguarding the organisation against evolving risks associated with third-party suppliers. You will work closely with stakeholders across EMEA, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in a dynamic environment that values continuous learning and professional growth., MUFG stands out as one of the world's leading financial institutions thanks to its unwavering commitment to employee development, inclusivity, and responsible business practices. The company fosters an environment where collaboration is not just encouraged but celebrated, ensuring every team member feels supported by knowledgeable colleagues who value sharing expertise. Flexible working opportunities allow employees to balance professional ambitions with personal wellbeing; generous pension contributions reflect MUFG's investment in your long-term future. Training programmes are designed so you can continually expand your skillset while keeping pace with industry advancements. As part of MUFG's London office, you'll enjoy being part of a diverse network where dependability is recognised and rewarded, making it an ideal place for those who seek both professional growth leadership and genuine kinship among peers. The organisation's focus on ethical conduct means your work contributes directly towards maintaining integrity across all business units; here, your efforts matter not only internally but also externally as MUFG continues its legacy as a trusted partner worldwide.

• What's next: If you're ready to make a meaningful impact at one of the world's most respected financial institutions while advancing your career in Third Party Risk Management Operations, this is your opportunity! 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.