MUFG Global Service (MGS) Hiring for Analyst – FI EDD at Bangalore Full Time

About Us

MUFG Bank, Ltd. is Japans premier bank, with a global network spanning in more than 40 markets. Outside of Japan, the bank offers an extensive scope of commercial and investment banking products and services to businesses, governments, and individuals worldwide. MUFG Banks parent, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the worlds leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, the Group has about 120,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing.

The Group aims to be the worlds most trusted financial group through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFGs shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges.

For more information, visit https://www.mufg.jp/english

MUFG Global Service Private Limited

Established in 2020, MUFG Global Service Private Limited (MGS) is 100% subsidiary of MUFG having offices in Bengaluru and Mumbai. MGS India has been set up as a Global Capability Centre / Centre of Excellence to provide support services across various functions such as IT, KYC/ AML, Credit, Operations etc. to MUFG Bank offices globally. MGS India has plans to significantly ramp-up its growth over the next 18-24 months while servicing MUFGs global network across Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific

About the Role

Position Title:Global FI EDD Operations

Corporate Title: Analyst

Reporting to:VP – Global FI EDD, MGS

Location: Bengaluru

Job Profile

Roles & Responsibilities

• The analyst will review and ensure that EDD documentation is appropriate.
• Review and assess information about the FFIs AML programs, for example by using the Wolfsberg CBDDQ responses
• Review transactional data and identify any potential red flags/inconsistencies within a given timeframe
• Conduct screening in accordance with Bank policy and escalate true hits to Adverse Findings.
• Identify red flags and escalate accordingly using sound judgement
• Synthesise information from multiple data sources into a clear evaluation and recommended actions
• Prepare detailed and concise client narratives
• Generates a list of Proposed Questions for AML Advisory in preparation for the customer site visit/call
• Performs additional due diligence based on the outcome of the Site Visits/Calls as needed

In addition to maintaining daily operations, ad-hoc projects will be assigned regularly

Job Requirements

Work Experience

• 2 to 4 years experience in AML Compliance & KYC preferably within the financial services industry with experience conducting EDD on foreign financial institutions.

Skills and experience

• Experience reviewing comprehensive documents inclusive of complex ownership structures and Wolfsberg Questionnaires (CBDDQ, FCCQ andAML programs of FI clients).
• Strong working knowledge of AML/Sanctions laws and regulations relative to money laundering and terrorist financing and the ability to apply this knowledge in assessing transaction activity and customer profiles.
• Excellent organisational, communication (with a focus on writing), interpersonal, and analytical skills, are required. Must be able to multitask, adapt well to changing priorities, and effectively prioritise workflow to meet critical deadlines.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are a must.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment and must work well under pressure.
• The ability and willingness to work both independently and as a team environment is required.
• Maintains effective working relationships with key business partners.
• Familiarity with Actimize and other financial crime, risk and compliance applications is a plus.
• Effective Internet And research skills and usage of third-party tools.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree and AML related certifications preferred or equivalent work experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

The MUFG Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, physical appearance, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives, or any other classification protected by the applicable laws.