Regulatory Change Specialist

Overview

The key purpose of this role is to support the oversight and delivery of the Regulatory Change program for MUFG Retirement Solutions division of MUFG Pensions & Market Services and enable the business to achieve its business objectives within MUFG’s risk and compliance management frameworks and risk appetite. Overarching priorities in this role include:

• Administer Regulatory Change Pipeline: Identify, assess, and communicate regulatory changes affecting superannuation trustee services.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate extensively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support Change Delivery: Help business owners and delivery teams interpret regulations, assess risks, and implement changes.
• Communication & Reporting: Prepare regular and ad hoc updates for stakeholders on regulatory changes.
• Working Group Oversight: Lead internal groups to manage change delivery and escalate issues to the Regulatory Change Committee.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with peers and other Group functions to enhance the global Risk and Compliance function.

Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities Strategic Focus 

• Deliver high quality and considered analysis of upcoming regulatory change and other industry developments impacting services to trustee clients
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of concise and effective communications for various internal and external stakeholders
• Support the business to operationalise regulatory change to ensure the delivery of efficient, and compliant administration and other services

Operational Management 

• Administer and maintain the Regulatory Change Pipeline for MUFG Retirement Solutions
• Co-ordinate the provision of updates and risk issues from business owners to the Regulatory Change Committee
• Maintain and update as required Regulatory Change program information, systems, templates, and documents

People Leadership 

• Facilitate internal regulatory change working groups as required
• Collaborate with the wider Risk and Compliance team to support the achievement of collective team goals

Governance & Risk 

• Support internal stakeholders to identify and manage risks in regulatory change
• Assist with projects which provide a value added service and a reduction in operational risk to MUFG Retirement Solutions which facilitate retention of existing profitable business and profitable growth of the client portfolio

The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.
  Experience & Personal Attributes

• Tertiary qualifications in business, commerce, policy, law, or a related field desirable and/or minimum 3 years relevant experience 
• An understanding of or the ability to quickly acquire an understanding of superannuation technology, payments, and regulatory reporting systems and standards
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and experience preparing tailored communications for a large audience of internal and/or external stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience analysing, documenting, and communicating business impacts during regulatory, systems, processes, or other organisational change
• Technical understanding of and experience interacting with risk and compliance management frameworks, and associated IT systems
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with experience liaising and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders at all professional levels up to and including executives highly regarded
• Experience interpreting, analysing, and communicating legislative change and/or obligations within a superannuation or other financial services organisation not essential but highly regarded
• Project experience and understanding of project methodology desirable
• Strong attention to detail and critical analysis skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision and take accountability and initiative to identify and address emerging opportunities and risks
• RG146 Superannuation advantageous

 

MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets – safely, securely and responsibly. 

Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences. 

A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.