Join MUFG as a Reference Data Management VP

Do you desire a platform where your voice is valued and your efforts make a significant impact? Step into a career with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the world's 7th largest financial group, dedicated to making a difference globally. With 120,000 colleagues worldwide, we strive to enhance the lives of every client, organization, and community we serve.

At MUFG, we embody our core values, prioritize long-term relationships, and focus on societal contributions, promoting sustainable growth for a better world. Our vision is to become the most trusted financial group globally, deeply rooted in nurturing people, encouraging innovative ideas, and fostering collaborative efforts that lead to greater speed and agility.

Join us at MUFG, where inspiration is the norm, and making a difference is recognized and rewarded. The selected individual will spend four days per week at an MUFG office or client site and one day working remotely. Further details will be provided by a recruitment team member.

Responsibilities

Management and Oversight

- Establish and develop the Reference Data Management teams aligned with the Firm’s Business strategy, including setting objectives, budgets, and business plans.
- Lead and manage the Reference Data Management department to ensure staff understand their roles, adhere to Firm policies, and embody the Firm’s values.
- Focus on talent management encompassing recruitment, retention, and development to meet stakeholder expectations.
- Maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, ensuring comprehensive cooperation among various departments.
- Oversee projects and system enhancements, ensuring effective control and continuous process improvement.
- Develop team members’ skills, enhancing job performance and optimizing local talent.
- Identify, escalate, and resolve departmental issues effectively.
- Ensure compliance with Finance Policies and Procedures, maintaining relevance in business/market contexts.
- Adhere to regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
- Document control activities and methodologies to ensure task handover and auditability.
- Conduct analyses supporting Finance functions, including ad hoc tasks and written material presentations.

Reference Data Management

- Support all lines of business in reference data management (Market, Counterparty, Instrument, and Organizational Data).
- Review and analyze referential data from golden sources to downstream systems, ensuring data accuracy and feed enhancements.
- Maintain and improve data lifecycle to ensure reporting accuracy and data completeness.
- Develop strong controls and key risk indicators for stewarded data.
- Create robust procedures for data setup and distribution.
- Foster strong relationships with Front Office, Operations, Risk, Audit, Compliance, and Regulatory departments to fulfill needs and regulations.

Controls & Compliance

- Manage the Reference Data Management department, ensuring adherence to internal risk and compliance requirements.
- Uphold the Firm’s values, prioritizing client needs and market integrity.
- Stay informed on key market and regulatory developments, attending training as necessary.
- Ensure department compliance with Company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage responsibilities in line with Company policies, ensuring staff are trained and understand their roles, including job descriptions, personal development plans, and performance appraisals.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in data governance, data quality, data management, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of data governance principles, frameworks, methodologies, and tools.
- Proven experience in coordinating data governance activities.
- Skilled in data policies, standards, procedures, and controls.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Compensation and Benefits

The typical base pay range for this role is between $133K - $164K, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonuses and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, MUFG offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including:

• Health and wellness benefits
• Retirement plans
• Educational assistance and training programs
• Income replacement for qualified employees
• Paid maternity and parental bonding leave
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

For more details, please visit our MUFG Benefits Summary