FCOE Sanctions, Non-London Branch Engagement and Governance

Overview

In this role, you will lead sanctions governance and engagement across EMEA branches outside London, acting as the main escalation and coordination point within MUFG’s FCOE. You will shape how sanctions services are delivered, align local processes with global standards, and drive continuous improvement in risk management and service delivery. The position offers impactful work safeguarding client assets, strengthening oversight, and shaping governance across a global bank.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working arrangements
• generous pension contributions
• ongoing professional development
• supportive team environment
• opportunity to impact governance standards
• stable, global employer

Responsibilities

• Lead structured engagement with non-London EMEA branches on sanctions service delivery, governance, risk and control matters
• Act as principal FCOE sanctions contact for branch stakeholders, coordinating queries and decisions
• Establish governance routines with agendas, papers, actions, records, and escalation routes
• Translate regional and global sanctions requirements into practical guidance for local processes
• Identify themes and control weaknesses across locations and propose corrective actions
• Oversee sanctions-related service relationship management and report performance, risks and dependencies
• Coordinate inter-affiliate agreements with Legal, Operations, Risk and other control functions
• Plan and maintain sanctions service exit plans for crisis situations
• Monitor adherence to KPIs/KRIs and drive remediation or escalation
• Support third-party due diligence, risk assessments, and contingency planning

Key requirements

• Proven experience in sanctions compliance within regulated financial institutions
• Strong stakeholder engagement across Legal, Operations and Risk
• Attention to detail in MI reporting and analytical ability to identify root causes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines and translate regulatory expectations into actions
• Excellent written and verbal communication for senior audiences
• Collaborative mindset with ability to challenge constructively
• Experience supporting audits or process improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of EU outsourcing or operational resilience for intra-group arrangements (desirable)
• Experience engaging with regional branches or complex matrix organizations (valued)
• Service relationship management including inter-affiliate or third-party risk processes (necessary)

• empathetic stakeholder engagement
• clear communication
• analytical mindset
• sanctions compliance
• financial crime risk management
• governance frameworks

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