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MUFG, one of the world’s top five banks with a 360-year legacy and a presence in over 50 markets, is seeking a Sanctions Programme Analyst to join their Financial Crimes Office for EMEA in London. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a globally respected financial institution that places integrity, trust, and responsibility at the heart of its operations. As a Sanctions Programme Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding MUFG’s reputation and supporting the effective management of sanctions controls across EMEA. You will benefit from working within a supportive team environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged through ongoing training opportunities. MUFG offers flexible working arrangements and the chance to collaborate with knowledgeable colleagues who are committed to upholding the highest standards of compliance and ethical conduct.
Join a globally renowned financial group with over 180,000 employees and a strong commitment to responsible banking, offering you stability and long-term career prospects.
Work in an inclusive and collaborative environment where your interpersonal skills and attention to detail will be highly valued as you help protect clients’ assets and mitigate financial crime risks.
Benefit from flexible working opportunities, comprehensive training programmes, and supportive leadership dedicated to your professional development within the Financial Crimes Office for EMEA.
What you'll do:
As a Sanctions Programme Analyst at MUFG in London, you will be instrumental in supporting the effective operation of sanctions controls throughout EMEA. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with transformation partners, country compliance teams, operations staff, and business stakeholders to ensure that all aspects of the sanctions control framework are robustly managed. You will contribute your expertise by preparing detailed reports, coordinating remediation efforts, maintaining accurate records of actions taken, and supporting both routine oversight activities as well as special projects related to sanctions compliance. Your ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels will be essential as you help drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team. Success in this role requires meticulous attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive approach to identifying potential risks or process enhancements. By joining MUFG’s Financial Crimes Office for EMEA, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the bank’s ability to detect, deter, and prevent financial crime while advancing your own career within a supportive global network.
Deliver timely, well-evidenced responses to regulatory, audit, and compliance testing findings by collaborating closely with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
Represent the Head of Sanctions in governance meetings and forums when required, ensuring that all actions align with MUFG’s high standards for compliance.
Draft and refine Management Self-Identified Issues (MSIIs), including developing clear wording, scope definitions, and remediation rationales to support robust issue management.
Support Issue Owners in drafting remediation plans, change requests, and closure submissions while maintaining action trackers and stakeholder communications to keep projects on schedule.
Coordinate approvals for change requests and closure forms efficiently, escalating risks proactively with clear options and recommendations for resolution.
Prepare meeting materials for issues management meetings and ensure that all relevant follow-up actions are completed promptly.
Provide oversight of reviews conducted by MUFG’s testing functions, audits, and regulatory exams on sanctions controls operated across EMEA.
Contribute to the completion of annual risk assessments for sanctions in EMEA by drafting reports, presentations, proposals, risk assessments, and other materials needed for policy integration into business-as-usual processes.
Create and report team management information (MI), including data analysis and presentation to support informed decision-making by the EMEA Head of Sanctions.
Update manual controls registers while providing coverage for business-as-usual list management activities alongside future implementation of new data lineage controls.
What you bring:
In this Sanctions Programme Analyst role at MUFG, your proven experience in central compliance functions will allow you to thrive as you support complex regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions. Your deep understanding of banking products coupled with your familiarity with financial crime prevention frameworks ensures that you can contribute meaningfully from day one. Your advanced Excel skills will help you analyse data efficiently while your report writing expertise ensures clarity in all communications. You bring an empathetic approach when working collaboratively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds—your interpersonal skills foster trust-based relationships that underpin successful project delivery. Your keen eye for detail means nothing escapes your notice; whether updating control registers or preparing meeting materials under pressure. You are dependable when managing competing priorities—always responding thoughtfully even during periods of high demand. If you have additional technical skills such as Python or hold relevant industry qualifications these will further enhance your contribution but above all it is your commitment to upholding ethical standards that sets you apart.
A minimum of two years’ experience in a central compliance function within banking or financial services is essential for this position.
Demonstrated knowledge of banking systems and controls designed to mitigate financial crime risks such as money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions breaches, bribery or corruption.
Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office applications—especially Excel—and skilled report writing abilities are required for success in this role.
Excellent attention to detail combined with strong organisational skills enables you to manage priorities effectively while delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
A broad understanding of financial crime risk—including sanctions risk—as well as anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-bribery/corruption (ABC) frameworks is necessary.
Familiarity with risk management concepts and control processes allows you to proactively identify improvements that enhance operational efficiency.
Outstanding communication skills enable you to interact confidently with stakeholders at all levels across different regions.
Experience supporting or overseeing annual risk assessment processes within a regulated environment is highly desirable.
The ability to use Python or similar tools for data analysis would be advantageous but not mandatory; relevant qualifications are also preferred but not essential.
What sets MUFG apart:
MUFG stands out as one of the world’s most trusted financial groups—a reputation built on centuries of heritage combined with forward-thinking values centred around integrity and responsibility. Employees benefit from being part of an organisation that truly values diversity and inclusion; every voice matters here regardless of background or seniority. The Financial Crimes Office for EMEA provides an environment where collaboration is encouraged at every level—knowledge sharing is embedded into daily practice so everyone has access to learning opportunities tailored towards personal growth. Flexible working arrangements mean you can balance professional commitments with life outside work while generous training programmes ensure continuous development throughout your career journey. At MUFG you’ll find supportive leadership invested not only in achieving business goals but also in nurturing individual talent—making it an ideal place for those who want their work to have real impact both locally and globally.
What's next:
If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge within one of the world’s leading banks—and believe your skills align with what we’re looking for—we encourage you to apply now!
Apply today by clicking on the link provided; join MUFG’s Financial Crimes Office for EMEA as their next Sanctions Programme Analyst.
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
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