Vice President, Financial Crime and Core Compliance Audit

MUFG Bank, Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join their Internal Audit team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading financial crimes audits, mentoring team members, and reporting findings effectively. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of audit experience, particularly in financial crime contexts, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a prominent organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of audit experience with a focus on financial crimes.
• Experience with regulatory bodies and compliance in financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment and audit methodology.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the role of Audit Manager or Auditor-In-Charge.
• Lead interviews with process owners for understanding business processes.
• Identify risks within span of control and enterprise-wide.

Skills

Audit experience

Financial crime knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Education

Degree in relevant field

Certification in Financial Crimes (e.g. CAMS)

Tools

MS Office

Audit data analytics tools

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 and Core Compliance Audit (AIAO-FCA), which is dedicated regional audit team that covers financial crimes in the Asia‑Pacific region. The candidate will report to the Regional Head of Financial Crimes and Core Compliance Audit, AIAO‑FCA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Undertake the role of Audit Manager, Auditor‑In‑Charge or Team Member for financial crimes and core compliance audits and reviews for the region.
• Lead and conduct interviews with process/control owners to develop understanding of business processes, controls and client’s business.
• Identify potential risk, including awareness of risks both within span of control as well as enterprise‑wide.
• Assist in developing scope and work programs.
• Evaluate internal controls design and effectiveness.
• Identify control weaknesses and suggest appropriate remediation.
• Document results using appropriate business and technical language in workpaper system.
• Report and draft issues identified.
• Complete work on a timely basis and with high quality.
• Assign and review the work of audit team members for assigned engagements in coordination with the 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 expectations.
• Build relationships with peers and stakeholders within the organization and effectively manage stakeholder relationships to a mutually accountable, productive, respectful, and trusted level. Act as a leader and role model and continuously improve self and department.
• Assist the Regional Head of Financial Crimes and Core Compliance Audit, AIAO‑FCA on ad‑hoc activities and reporting.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of audit experience including experience in financial crimes (i.e. Anti‑Money Laundering, Sanctions, Anti‑Bribery and Corruption) and core compliance in financial institutions and related markets, related regulatory bodies and/or Big 4 professional services firms.
• Experience with the financial industry and markets, regulatory bodies, and current industry events and trends.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, audit methodology, and audit execution.
• Demonstrated proficiency in technology as required for assigned areas (MS Office, audit data analytics, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibits strong ethical behaviour, and adheres to other similar professional requirements.
• Degree qualified; relevant certification in Financial Crimes (e.g. CAMS) preferred.
• Regional travel will be required.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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 organisational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.