Assistant Vice President, Compliance Audit

MUFG; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join their Financial Crimes Audit team. The role involves conducting audits to identify risks, managing team engagements, and ensuring compliance with best practices. Applicants should have a degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of audit experience, particularly in financial crimes. The position offers opportunities for growth and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years audit experience, preferably in financial crimes.
• Relevant certification in Financial Crimes (e.g. CAMS) is preferred.
• Deep knowledge of risk assessment and audit methodology.

Responsibilities

• Execute audits to identify risks and compliance.
• Manage audit team, ensuring effective engagement.
• Report findings and assess governance and controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Degree in Economics, Finance/Accountancy/Banking

Tools

MS Office

Audit data analytics

Job description

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.

The candidate will be part of the Internal Audit of Asia – Financial Crimes Audit (AIAO-FCA), which is a dedicated regional audit team that covers financial crimes in the Asia-Pacific region.

Responsibilities

Structure and execute efficient and effective audits to:

• Identify potential risk, including awareness of risks both within span of control as well as enterprise-wide.
• Assign and review the work of audit team members for assigned engagements in coordination with Audit Director.
• Assess the state of the governance, risk management, and control environment aspects relevant to that risk.
• Report results in an effective and timely basis, leading to appropriate remedial action and ongoing management of risk.
• Maintain compliance with audit methodology, while also operating within industry best practices, applicable regulations, and internal and external professional practice and expectations.
• Effectively manage stakeholder relationships to a mutually accountable, productive, respectful, and trusted level. Act as a leader / role model and continuously improve self as well as department.

Requirements

• Applicant must have a recognized Degree in Economics, Finance/Accountancy/Banking or its equivalent from a recognized university/higher learning institution.
• Desirable to have at least 8+ years audit experience including experience in financial crimes (i.e. Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Corruption) in financial institutions and related markets, related regulatory bodies and/or Big 4 professional services firms.
• Relevant certification in Financial Crimes (e.g. CAMS) preferred.
• Experience with the financial industry and related markets, regulatory bodies, and current industry events trends.
• Deep knowledge of risk assessment, audit methodology, and audit execution.
• Demonstrated proficiency in technology as required for assigned areas (MS Office, audit data analytics, etc.)
• Possess strong analytical, problem-solving skills, verbal and written communication skills.
• Regional travel may be required.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsional fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.

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