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MUFG · Onsite · India - Mumbai Branch (BKC)

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.


WORK EXPERIENCE
• Skilled professional with hands-on experience in know your customer (KYC) advisory, compliance, or financial crime risk
• Demonstrates sound judgment and ability to manage complex reviews

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
• In-depth understanding of global KYC frameworks and jurisdictional nuances
• Experience with KYC screening systems and customer segmentation
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and Wolfsberg principles
• Working knowledge of:
- KYC / customer due diligence (CDD) / enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes
- Customer risk rating methodologies
- Client onboarding and due diligence
• Experience reviewing politically exposed persons (PEPs), foreign correspondent banks, and high-risk clients
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory guidance to onboarding and periodic reviews
• Familiarity with perpetual KYC models, digital identity verification, and shared due diligence platforms
• Strong analytical and communication skills for drafting risk acceptance memos, documentation
• Solid knowledge of KYC utilities, digital onboarding tools, and artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted risk scoring such as:
- KYC screening systems and name matching logic
- Data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI)
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management abilities

FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
• Communicates effectively
• Identifies multiple paths to success using analytical and critical thinking as well as decision-making skills
• Exercises sound judgement, prioritizes effectively, and strives for continuous improvement
• Effectively collaborates with colleagues
• Leverages available technology to drive efficiency and results
• Understands and applies industry trends and best practices
• Exhibits optimism, resilience, flexibility, and openness to others' ideas
• Values learning as a lifelong professional objective
• Engages inclusively and with intent
• Always acts with integrity


RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assess and approve high-risk client onboarding and periodic reviews in accordance with global standards
• Review and challenge CDD and EDD documentation for accuracy and regulatory sufficiency
• Evaluate and approve exceptions to KYC policy using a risk-based approach
• Advise on handling clients with adverse media, opaque ownership, or cross-border complexity
• Analyze customer risk ratings and recommend recalibration based on behavioral or jurisdictional risk shifts
• Support KYC policy implementation and exception management
• Conduct KYC risk assessments and customer reviews
• Assist in the development of KYC metrics and dashboards
• Collaborate with technology teams on KYC system enhancements
• Draft policy clarifications and contribute to KYC training content for frontline teams
• Apply insights from KYC utilities and AI tools to enhance due diligence outcomes
• Work on KYC system enhancements and user acceptance testing
• Conduct KYC risk assessments and relationship reviews

EDUCATION
• Degree or equivalent work experience equally preferable
CERTIFICATIONS
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or equivalent experience

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.

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About MUFG

At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them! Our Culture Principles Client Centric People Focused Listen Up. Speak Up. Innovate & Simplify Own & Execute

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