Operational Risk Assistant Manager

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. We are looking for an Operational Risk Assistant Manager to join our team in Mexico City. This role is critical to strengthening our operational risk framework, ensuring regulatory compliance, and embedding a strong risk culture across the organization. You will play a key role in identifying, assessing, and monitoring operational risks, while partnering with multiple stakeholders locally and across international teams (US & Brazil). Key Responsibilities Support the implementation and enhancement of operational risk frameworks aligned with global standards Identify, assess, and monitor operational risk exposures across business areas Ensure effectiveness of internal controls and follow up on remediation actions Prepare and present risk reports and committee materials (internal and regulatory) Analyze corporate policies and local regulations to define risk management guidelines Manage and support initiatives related to fraud risk and third-party risk management (TPRM) Collaborate with stakeholders across the bank to integrate risk practices into daily operations Escalate key risks and issues appropriately and provide recommendations Qualifications & Experience 2+ years of experience in Operational Risk (1st or 2nd line of defense) Background in Administration, Accounting or related fields Experience in regulatory compliance or risk frameworks implementation Advanced level of English (required) Skills & Competencies Required: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Ability to synthesize complex information Understanding of Mexican regulatory environment Solid Excel skills (reporting & data analysis) Structured, organized, and detail-oriented Assertive communication and stakeholder management Nice to have: Experience in Fraud Risk or Third-Party Risk Management PowerPoint skills for executive presentations What We’re Looking For We are seeking someone who is: A critical thinker who evaluates all possible scenarios Able to balance assertiveness with collaboration Comfortable working in a high-demand, fast-paced environment Proactive in identifying issues and driving solution