Global Financial Crimes - AML Advisory, AVP at MUFG Tempe, AZ

Job Summary Global Financial Crimes – AML Advisory, AVP at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Tempe, AZ. Responsibilities Provides full advisory services to First and Second Lines of Defense on all applicable money laundering risk, to including but not limited to: Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and U.S. Treasury AML guidelines. Analyzes and documents acceptance of risk for high‑risk customers. Advises the First Line of Defense on policy and procedure requirements. Participates in AML Risk Assessments for assigned product or function to mitigate AML exposure. Analyzes AML findings to further understand where AML risk is emerging within the bank's customer portfolio. Implements controls to respond to AML findings that mitigate AML risk. Reviews existing AML policies to ensure that they are effective and account for current or emerging risk. Develops and designs training that ensures employees receive effective training to maintain awareness about AML risk and the appropriate ways to effectively mitigate or elevate AML risk. Suggests improvements to the AML control process that increase the process strength while maintaining efficiency. Understands AML risk that presents itself in complex and layered business ownership and relationships including corporate structures involving offshore entities and agents. Possesses a strong KYC background; knowledge of financial institutions, corporate advisory, wholesale lending, project finance, and the structures of these transactions and relationships. Demonstrated knowledge of risks that corporate banking relationships and products can pose for AML risks. Demonstrated knowledge of investment banking products and services, including derivatives, swaps, project finance, commodities, structured finance, and securitization. Transaction Banking: Understands the AML risk presented by complex products and services, such as treasury management, SWIFT payment processes, correspondent banking, cash management services, ACH, and other electronic funds transfers. Capital Markets: Understands the AML risks present in capital markets clients, products, and services, including foreign exchange, securities trading, and underwriting. Experience Minimum of 3 to 5 years in banking, with a strong emphasis on BSA, AML, and OFAC laws and regulations. AML experience within the applicable lines of business supported; CAMS certification preferred but not required. Experience analyzing or managing financial crime investigative processes and policies (e.g., KYC, SARs); experience interacting with senior managers and compliance subject‑matter experts. Collaborative with strong interpersonal communication skills, process‑oriented, and capable of developing appropriate program‑enhancing strategies. Detail‑oriented with organized execution. Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent relevant experience. The typical base pay range for this role is between $76k and $112k, depending on knowledge, skills, experience, and location. The role may also be eligible for discretionary performance‑based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Benefits Our Total Rewards program provides a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. Equal Opportunity Employer We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties for which the company reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct adverse relationship. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. #J-18808-Ljbffr MUFG