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　　Overview of the Department:

　　The Financial Crimes Office for Asia (FCOA) is part of the Global Financial Crimes Division headquartered in New York. It works to ensure that our organisation conducts its business such that we protect our reputation, our business, and our clients within the regulatory and legal framework. It is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of effective systems and controls in MUFG Offices in Asia, to protect clients’ assets and to mitigate the risk that MUFG might be used to further financial crime(s).

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　In this regional role within the FCOA AML/KYC CDD Advisory Team, you are required to support, liaise/ co-ordinate with the Country and Global Financial Crimes Teams on a regular basis and support key FCC initiatives to uplift and maintain the Global Financial Crimes Compliance Program in Asia with a specific focus on KYC CDD

　　Reviewing KYC/ Client Onboarding escalations and provide advice to First line of Business and/or Operations Unit to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements in Asia and internal FCC policies and procedures

　　Conducting Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on prospective and existing high-risk clients to identify issues presenting potential legal, regulatory, sanctions or reputational risk, primarily utilizing publicly available data sources, vendor reports and/or reviewing client documentation

　　Updating, drafting and implementing applicable Internal FCC policies and procedures, including Country Addendums

　　Provide business analysis, design expertise, system testing and deployment of key initiatives to deliver on KYC & Client Due Diligence (CDD) change initiatives by reviewing business requirement documents (BRDs) or other functional requirements and act as SME for the project, coordinating end to end delivery, stakeholder management and writing procedures

　　Support the embedment of the risk framework for all financial crime risks (AML, ABC, Sanctions) within client processes including the KYC/ CDD procedures

　　Propose control effectiveness and efficiency improvements and simplifications where appropriate

　　Interact within wider FCC and other Business Units for the implementation of policies and procedures; execute oversight function to monitor; audit and compliance testing reviews and provide training support to employees on FCC related topics

　　Work with direct manager and Leadership Team to maintain proactive management of client escalations, issues management and other items that require special handling related to KYC record completions or completion rate

　　Job requirements:

　　Minimum 5 years of working experience in KYC/CDD/Compliance/Anti Money Laundering rules.

　　Minimum 5 years of KYC and CDD experience in wholesale financial services including an understanding of wholesale & transaction banking businesses/products, infrastructure, applications

　　Industry related certification (e.g. CAMS or ICA Diploma) will be an added advantage

　　Being aware of regulatory changes and current events, both local and cross border, that may have an impact on existing and potential client relationships

　　Strong ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization including front office individuals, skilled at diplomatically breaking down barriers and obstacles

　　Detailed oriented, analytical, inquisitive and apply sound judgements

　　Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, and experience in external database searches, such as World Check, Factiva, and Lexis/Nexis

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

　　MUFG Bank Ltd & MUFG Securities Asia Limited (collectively referred to as “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.

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