About the Role
MUFG, one of the world's most trusted financial groups, is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Risk and Legal Audit to join their EMEA Internal Audit team in London. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a global network with over 150,000 employees and a rich history spanning 350 years. As an integral member of the third line of defence, you will play a pivotal role in driving leading standards of governance and control across EMEA, influencing enterprise-wide change and providing insights on industry best practices.
What You'll Do
•Execute assigned audits within the audit plan efficiently, ensuring timely delivery against EIA Key Performance Indicators while maintaining high standards of documentation.
•Support Senior Audit Managers and Audit Directors in dynamically managing the audit portfolio throughout the year by proposing relevant changes based on evolving risks.
•Lead audit assignments independently by adhering to established methodologies and standards, embedding agile principles to ensure comprehensive coverage of key risks.
•Monitor self-delivery as well as tasks delegated to Analysts, meeting interim milestones and deadlines while promptly escalating any challenges or blockers impacting timelines.
•Produce impactful audit reports for executive audiences with clear messaging, factual conclusions, and minimal edits required by senior stakeholders.
•Validate issues to required quality standards using desktop validation where appropriate; maintain regular touchpoints with stakeholders to drive effective issue management.
•Enable the Data Analytics agenda by generating outcome test ideas for assignments that meet team-specific KPIs; support embedding data analytics into audit testing processes.
•Develop constructive relationships with stakeholders by providing commercial perspectives, effective challenge, guidance as an independent respected voice, and sharing best practices from industry networks.
•Actively participate in implementing the long-term vision and strategy of Internal Audit by fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, openness to new ideas, and engagement in inclusion & diversity initiatives.
•Coach other AVPs and Analysts on audit tasks; provide balanced feedback; recognise individual and team success; contribute to enterprise-wide leadership initiatives outside EIA.
What You Bring
•Experience working in an audit or risk management function within Financial Services banking, investment banking or Big 4 firms with proven appreciation of risk/control environments.
•Demonstrated knowledge of auditing methods and industry practices relevant to banking/financial services; understanding of financial products including their risks/revenue generation mechanisms.
•Proven experience in Agile Auditing techniques combined with practical Data Analytics exposure applied within audit assignments.
•Higher education or equivalent industry experience; professional qualifications such as ACA, CFA or CIA are desirable but not essential.
•Excellent communication skills enabling you to build collaborative relationships across global teams; strong interpersonal abilities underpinning stakeholder engagement.
•Results-driven approach coupled with accountability for timely delivery; structured work style ensuring accuracy even under pressurised conditions.
•Ability to manage large workloads effectively while prioritising tasks according to urgency; calmness when navigating uncertainty or tight deadlines.
•Creative mindset open to new ideas/approaches; willingness to learn from mistakes both internally/externally; curiosity about emerging industry topics.
•Strong numerical skills paired with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications supporting robust analysis/documentation requirements.
•Commitment to inclusion & diversity demonstrated through active participation in employee networks or related initiatives.
What Sets This Company Apart
MUFG stands out as one of the world's largest financial groups, a global powerhouse committed to business excellence and ethical conduct rooted in integrity and responsibility. With headquarters in Tokyo and operations spanning more than 50 countries including Europe's financial hub in London, the organisation is renowned for its transparent culture. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities (including hybrid models), generous pension contributions tailored for long-term security, access to extensive training programmes, plus active involvement in Inclusion & Diversity initiatives through various employee networks. The EMEA Internal Audit Office offers unique exposure across first/second line activities, giving insight into everything the bank does and empowering staff as part of ongoing transformation efforts shaping strategic direction globally.
