Associate, Business Risk Management Department, Global Corporate Banking Division for Asia

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MUFG Bank is seeking an Associate for Business Risk Management to join their collaborative team. This role offers you the opportunity to be at the heart of compliance, risk management, and operational excellence within a respected global corporate banking environment. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met, policies are up to date, and internal processes run smoothly. The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where your interpersonal skills and attention to detail will be highly valued. With flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on professional development, this position is ideal for someone who thrives in a communal setting and is passionate about making a positive impact across teams.

• Be the central point of contact for compliance and risk matters in HK, as well as collaborating closely with various departments and stakeholders across the region.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities within a supportive environment that values teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
• Contribute directly to the ongoing success of a globally recognised financial institution by ensuring robust compliance standards and nurturing strong interdepartmental relationships.

What You'Ll Do:

As an Associate for Business Risk Management, you will immerse yourself in a variety of responsibilities designed to uphold high standards of regulatory adherence within a leading financial institution. Your day-to-day activities will involve acting as a trusted point of contact for all matters relating to compliance, risk management, audit coordination, policy updates, report maintenance, stakeholder engagement, training facilitation, and more. You will work closely with colleagues from different departments—locally and regionally—to ensure that every aspect of compliance is managed efficiently. By maintaining up-to-date documentation, screening communications for accuracy, participating in key meetings, coordinating reviews, collecting essential data for assessments, supporting training initiatives, addressing ad hoc projects from leadership, nurturing positive relationships with stakeholders, and proactively resolving emerging issues, you will play an integral role in safeguarding the organisation’s reputation while contributing positively to its communal culture.

• Serve as the main liaison between the Global Corporate and Investment Banking Business (“GCIB”) and key support functions such as Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, External Audit, and other relevant departments for both regional and local matters.
• Disseminate important compliance communications, procedures, and non-financial risk updates to ensure everyone remains informed and aligned.
• Maintain departmental manuals and standard operating procedures so they reflect current bank policies and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Screen marketing materials for compliance purposes to ensure all external communications meet internal standards before release.
• Participate actively in compliance meetings and non-financial risk discussions to represent the interests of GCIB HK.
• Coordinate regular reviews and assessments related to risk and compliance within both the regional office and specific business lines.
• Update, monitor, and maintain various reports to guarantee accurate information is captured, tracked, and reported as needed.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to strengthen operational risk identification processes and enhance management of compliance-related risks impacting the business unit.
• Organise data collection efforts for periodic reviews such as Global Financial Crime Risk Assessment or Operational Risk Assessment exercises.
• Coordinate training sessions for new staff members while following up on ongoing training needs across the department.
• Support any additional compliance or non-financial risk projects or tasks as assigned by department leadership.
• Foster close cooperation with all internal stakeholders to ensure smooth communication channels that comply with legal requirements and internal protocols.
• Proactively identify potential risk or control issues, taking timely action to remediate them effectively.

What You Bring:

To excel as an Associate for Business Risk Management, you will bring proven compliance and non-financial risk experience from similar roles within corporate banking—ideally spanning compliance oversight, internal controls implementation or audit participation. Your educational background equips you with technical expertise while your hands-on exposure allows you to understand the nuances of regulatory frameworks. You are known for your clear communication style which fosters collaboration among diverse teams. Your adaptability means you remain calm when priorities shift unexpectedly. You have demonstrated reliability when managing sensitive information or confidential reports. Your empathetic nature supports harmonious working relationships while your attention to detail ensures nothing slips through the cracks during policy updates or data collection exercises. Above all else, your enthusiasm for supporting others makes you an invaluable member of any team focused on shared success.

• Tertiary or diploma qualifications in accountancy, finance or business administration provide you with a solid foundation for understanding complex regulatory environments.
• At least four years’ experience in corporate banking—particularly in compliance, internal control or risk management — enables you to navigate industry-specific challenges confidently.
• Excellent communication skills allow you to interact effectively with colleagues at all levels; fluency in written and spoken English is essential while proficiency in reading Chinese is preferred.
• A proactive approach ensures you can adapt quickly to changes in regulations or internal processes while remaining dependable under pressure.
• Your ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously demonstrates your organisational strengths within fast-moving environments.
• Experience maintaining detailed records ensures accuracy when updating manuals or preparing reports for senior management review.
• A collaborative mindset helps you build trust-based relationships with stakeholders across departments locally and regionally.
• Strong analytical abilities enable you to identify potential risks early on so they can be addressed promptly through appropriate controls or remediation measures.
• Previous involvement in training coordination highlights your commitment to knowledge sharing within teams.

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.