Vice President, Senior Financial Crimes Officer

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. MUFG is seeking a Vice President, Senior Financial Crimes Officer to join their Metro Manila team, offering you the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial crime compliance landscape for one of the world’s most respected financial institutions. This position places you at the heart of global compliance operations, where your expertise will drive accountability, transparency, and consistency across business units. You will be empowered to advise senior management on reputational and regulatory risks, lead cross-border investigations, and represent MUFG in discussions with regulators and industry bodies. The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional growth. With access to flexible working opportunities and supportive leadership, you will thrive in a culture that encourages continuous learning and development. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in financial crime risk management and want to work alongside knowledgeable professionals who value dependability and interpersonal skills, this is your chance to advance your career with MUFG. Join MUFG’s Metro Manila team as a key leader in global financial crime compliance operations, where your subject matter expertise will influence policy development and strategic decision-making. Enjoy a collaborative workplace culture that prioritises inclusivity, knowledge-sharing, and professional growth through supportive leadership and flexible working opportunities. Represent MUFG in high-profile regulatory discussions while driving operational efficiency and risk management across multiple business units and outsourced delivery centres. What you'll do: As Vice President, Senior Financial Crimes Officer at MUFG in Metro Manila, you will be entrusted with leading the charge against financial crime by implementing strategic compliance initiatives across diverse business units. Your daily responsibilities will involve advising senior management on complex reputational risks while overseeing regulatory change management efforts that shape policy development. You will act as MUFG’s representative during critical discussions with regulators and industry bodies—ensuring the organisation’s interests are well-advocated. Collaboration is central to this role; you’ll work hand-in-hand with internal stakeholders to uphold effective governance over compliance operations. Supporting investigative teams through performance management and resource allocation will be key to maintaining operational efficiency. You’ll also oversee third-party vendor initiatives related to compliance while identifying bottlenecks in investigative workflows for prompt resolution. Coordinating with internal audit teams ensures seamless issue management and policy alignment. By monitoring KPIs, running governance calls, overseeing dashboards, implementing global procedures, supporting technology rollouts, engaging with FCC teams for RFIs—and driving operational efficiency through capacity assessments—you’ll make a lasting impact on MUFG’s commitment to risk management excellence. Lead the implementation of comprehensive financial crime compliance strategies across all business units, ensuring alignment with global standards and local regulatory requirements. Advise senior management on reputational risks and regulatory expectations by providing insightful analysis and recommendations Oversee regulatory change management processes and develop robust policies that enhance accountability, transparency, and consistency within compliance operations. Represent MUFG in discussions with regulators and industry bodies, acting as a trusted liaison to ensure effective communication and advocacy for the firm’s interests. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders—including quality assurance teams, metrics analysts, capacity planners, and investigators—to maintain effective governance over compliance operations. Support the creation and implementation of global policies such as standards, procedures, and frameworks that drive operational excellence throughout the organisation. Ensure proper oversight for compliance-related initiatives involving third-party vendors by monitoring performance metrics and resolving operational issues promptly. Guide investigative teams by supporting their performance management, resource allocation decisions, and case throughput metrics to optimise workflow efficiency. Identify operational bottlenecks within investigative workflows and proactively resolve them to maintain smooth day-to-day operations at outsourced delivery centres. Coordinate with internal audit teams and regulators to address queries, manage issue escalation processes, and ensure seamless policy alignment across departments. What you bring: Your proven experience as Vice President, Senior Financial Crimes Officer will showcase your deep understanding of financial crime compliance gained through leadership roles within major financial institutions. You bring practical expertise in managing anti-money laundering programmes alongside anti-bribery/corruption initiatives—ensuring robust protection against evolving threats. Your familiarity with KYC/CDD/EDD processes allows you to conduct thorough investigations into high-risk customers while staying ahead of enforcement trends. Leading cross-border investigations has honed your collaborative skills when responding to complex regulatory inquiries. You possess subject matter expertise in AML/Sanctions regulations and have hands-on experience using transaction monitoring systems for alert logic analysis. Preparing for regulatory exams comes naturally thanks to your dependable approach toward issue management under pressure. Leadership qualities paired with project management abilities enable you to nurture teams within a supportive environment focused on achieving communal goals. Your understanding of governance structures—including real-time monitoring systems—ensures operational oversight across outsourced delivery centres. Certifications such as CAMS or CFCS further demonstrate your commitment to professional growth; however, what truly sets you apart is your enthusiasm for sharing knowledge within an inclusive workplace. A degree in finance or another relevant field—or equivalent work experience—demonstrates your foundational understanding of financial systems essential for this role. Experience in financial crime compliance leadership roles within financial institutions equips you with practical insights into managing anti-money laundering (AML), anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), and sanctions compliance programmes. Expertise in AML/Know Your Customer (KYC)/Customer Due Diligence (CDD)/Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes—including conducting thorough EDD investigations for high-risk customers—ensures you can handle complex cases effectively. Proven ability to lead cross-border investigations and respond efficiently to regulatory inquiries highlights your collaborative approach to problem-solving. Subject matter expertise in AML/ Sanctions regulations , financial crime risk management practices—and familiarity with transaction monitoring —are highly valued skills for this position. Experience preparing for regulatory exams as well as managing issue escalation processes demonstrates your dependability under pressure. Leadership capabilities combined with project management skills allow you to guide teams towards achieving shared goals while nurturing a supportive environment. Familiarity with governance structures—including real-time monitoring systems—enables you to maintain operational oversight across multiple delivery centres. Certifications such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS), or equivalent are preferred but not required; they reflect your commitment to ongoing professional development. What sets this company apart: MUFG stands out as one of the world’s largest financial groups renowned for its unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency, and responsible banking practices. The company fosters an inclusive culture where collaboration thrives among knowledgeable professionals dedicated to upholding the highest standards of compliance. Employees benefit from supportive leadership that encourages continuous learning through training opportunities tailored for personal growth. Flexible working arrangements empower staff members to balance their professional ambitions with personal commitments—creating an environment where everyone feels valued regardless of background or experience level. At MUFG in Metro Manila, you’ll find yourself part of a dependable network built on trustworthiness—a place where inter-personal connections flourish alongside communal achievements. The organisation’s dedication to nurturing talent ensures every team member receives guidance needed for success while contributing meaningfully toward safeguarding global financial systems against crime. 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 organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.