Vice President, Private Side Advisory

Vice President - Private Side Advisory, MUFG, London

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 have 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, our culture puts people first, listens to new and diverse ideas, and collaborates 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.

MUFG, one of the world's most respected financial institutions, is seeking a Vice President for Private Side Advisory to join its Compliance Advisory team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a global organisation renowned for its integrity, responsibility, and commitment to sustainable growth. As part of MUFG's dynamic compliance function, you will be at the forefront of supporting investment banking activities across both banking and securities businesses under a unique dual hat arrangement. You will enjoy high visibility, direct engagement with senior stakeholders, and the chance to shape regulatory practices in a truly international environment. MUFG offers a collaborative culture that values transparency, fairness, and professional development, making it an ideal place to grow your career while contributing to the success of a leading financial group.

Join MUFG's globally recognised Compliance Advisory team and gain exposure to all levels of the business within a supportive and inclusive environment that values integrity and shared growth. Take on a primary coverage role with full responsibility for advising private side banking businesses, including Corporate & Investment Banking teams, while working closely with colleagues across multiple regions. Benefit from MUFG's commitment to nurturing talent through ongoing training opportunities, access to a broad network of professionals, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on regulatory change initiatives.

What you'll do

• Provide comprehensive advisory coverage across private side businesses with a particular focus on Corporate & Investment Banking, ensuring all activities are compliant with relevant regulations.
• Offer expert advice and guidance to private side business units on complex regulatory matters and conduct issues, acting as the primary point of contact for compliance queries.
• Participate actively in both local and global projects, driving the operational implementation of key regulatory change initiatives that affect the bank and securities business.
• Draft, review, and update policies and procedures as necessary to ensure alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Deliver face to face training sessions to front office staff on regulatory obligations and conduct expectations, fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organisation.
• Support internal and external enquiries or investigations by providing accurate information and collaborating effectively with relevant stakeholders.
• Operate under a dual hat arrangement by making decisions on behalf of both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc within your remit and authority level.
• Identify potential conflicts of interest between entities, escalating issues appropriately to maintain legal entity integrity and ensure fair support for each business line.
• Maintain highly organised records of compliance activities, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance advisory for private side business units, preferably within corporate & investment banking environments.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory mandates applicable to banking and securities operations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective training and training programmes.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with an aptitude for working across multiple regions and senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in preparing documentation, maintaining records, and supporting regulatory investigations.

Benefits

• High visibility and direct engagement with senior leadership.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and access to a broad network of professionals.
• Involvement in strategic projects that drive regulatory change across the organisation.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace that values fairness, transparency, and responsible growth.

Equal Opportunity Mandate: MUFG is a committed equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion across all business units and appreciate the strengths that a broad range of skills, experiences, and perspectives can bring to our company.