Issues Management - Validation, VP

MUFG Americas; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial group is seeking a Risk Management professional to enhance issue validation processes. The role requires strong analytical skills, a Bachelor's degree, and relevant experience in technology risks or operational risk management. Join a diverse team committed to making an impact and fostering innovation.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Plans

Retirement Options

Educational Assistance

Paid Leave

Holidays

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in technology risks or operational risk management.
• Deep understanding of financial institution processes and risks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Unit Risk Managers to identify potential issues.
• Validate that issues identified by management are remediated.
• Prepare issue packages and ensure requirements are met.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Data Interpretation

Planning

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CISA Certification

CISM Certification

CIA Certification

CRISC Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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. We are a global team of 120,000 colleagues committed to making a difference for clients, organizations, and communities. Our values focus on building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering sustainable growth for a better world.

Our vision is to be the most trusted financial group worldwide. We prioritize putting people first, embracing diverse ideas, and fostering innovation, speed, and agility. We invest in talent, technology, and tools that empower your career growth.

Join MUFG, where inspiration is expected and meaningful impact is rewarded.

The role involves working at an MUFG office or client sites four days a week, with one remote day. A recruitment team member will provide further details.

This position focuses on reviewing issues identified by management and the second and third lines of defense. Responsibilities include verifying issues submitted to the Issues Management Validation team and collaborating with business partners to resolve review comments and discrepancies.

Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, technical knowledge, effective communication and writing skills, problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, data interpretation skills, and a deep understanding of business requirements for accurate issue assessment and validation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Business Unit Risk Managers to identify potential issues and participate in their development.
• Review management action plans to ensure they address control deficiencies and are sustainable.
• Validate that issues identified by management and the second and third lines of defense are remediated.
• Ensure proper completion of issue packages before presentation at tollgates.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure risks are understood and properly managed.
• Review issue submissions, prepare issue packages, and ensure requirements are met.
• Assess exam findings and identify resources needed for remediation.
• Participate in meetings to track remediation efforts.
• Oversee the review process, update senior leadership, and escalate challenges as needed.
• Review management responses and participate in close-out meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or experience in relevant fields such as auditing, risk management, information systems, or related areas.
• Preferred: Degree from a reputable institution with a strong academic and extracurricular record.
• Preferred certifications include CISA, CISM, CIA, CRISC, or similar.
• Additional certifications in risk management or information security are desirable.
• 6-8 years of experience in technology risks, controls, information security, or operational risk management.
• Deep understanding of financial institution processes, products, and risks.
• Strong governance and oversight knowledge, with experience in implementing governance processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience communicating with senior management.
• Strong planning, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Knowledge of risk and process frameworks like NIST, Cybersecurity reviews, and ITIL.
• Experience in risk assessments, testing, and control evaluation.
• Project management skills and problem-solving ability.
• Desirable: Experience with automation or conceptualizing automated control solutions.

The typical base pay range is $115K–$160K, depending on experience and location. Our benefits include health and wellness plans, retirement options, educational assistance, paid leave, and holidays.

MUFG Benefits Summary

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Our job duties are designed to reflect the role's responsibilities, not an exhaustive list. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and do not discriminate based on race, gender, or other protected statuses.