VP, Markets Compliance Testing (EMEA) – Flexible

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) in London seeks a Vice President for Markets Compliance Testing to drive risk-based assurance across EMEA and support global testing teams. You will lead complex reviews, collaborate with regulators and senior management, and mentor junior colleagues to ensure robust controls and timely remediation.

You will analyse regulatory risks, embed best practices, and contribute to the Assurance Plan while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and ongoing

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in compliance testing or quality assurance within financial services or banking environments ideally covering markets activities across EMEA.
• In-depth knowledge of UK and EU regulatory frameworks including practical interpretation of regulations relevant to banking or securities operations.
• Proven ability to deliver technically complex risk-based reviews with comprehensive analysis tailored for senior management audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling you to build lasting relationships with stakeholders across front office functions as well as support teams.
• Demonstrated capability in supervising teams including coaching junior staff members through developmental opportunities such as bilateral meetings or mentoring sessions.
• Excellent written communication skills for producing high-quality reports that clearly articulate findings for both internal stakeholders and external regulators.
• Experience participating in departmental risk assessment exercises contributing insights that help direct compliance priorities effectively.
• Ability to act independently as an SME on compliance matters including technology or regulatory implementation projects; comfortable supporting staff training initiatives.
• Track record of managing remediation actions collaboratively with business stakeholders ensuring timely resolution of compliance & conduct issues.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development demonstrated by active participation in training platforms or industry knowledge enhancement activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver risk-based markets compliance thematic and desk reviews across London and EMEA business areas to provide assurance over compliance and conduct risks to key stakeholders.
• Lead the design and execution of risk-based testing programmes, ensuring all processes are run efficiently to deliver reliable information that supports business growth and control procedures.
• Supervise, coach, support, and train junior members of the Compliance Testing Delivery team while managing direct reports to foster a collaborative environment.
• Conduct high-quality technical analysis of regulatory risks and requirements applicable to specific activities, embedding these into operational practices to mitigate risks effectively.
• Assist management in creating and delivering the department's Assurance Plan by identifying key areas of focus for reviews based on current regulatory developments.
• Periodically review relevant procedures, systems, and controls to ensure they are up-to-date and effective; facilitate remedial action where necessary.
• Provide regular management information (MI) for periodic compliance reports to senior management, ensuring clarity and accuracy in communication.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in compliance technology or regulatory implementation projects; participate in staff training, procedure updates, and administration tasks as required.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders across front office and support functions through effective communication and issue escalation.
• Track, manage, and take ownership of remediation actions related to compliance & conduct issues by working collaboratively with relevant business stakeholders.

Skills

Compliance testing

Regulatory frameworks

Risk-based reviews

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Report writing

Risk assessment

Regulatory implementation

Remediation management

Professional development

Job description

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) in London seeks a Vice President for Markets Compliance Testing to drive risk-based assurance across EMEA and support global testing teams. You will lead complex reviews, collaborate with regulators and senior management, and mentor junior colleagues to ensure robust controls and timely remediation.

You will analyse regulatory risks, embed best practices, and contribute to the Assurance Plan while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and ongoing