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Analyst, Risk Analytics Group
Analyst – Risk Analytics Group
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), London
Discover your opportunity with MUFG, one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community.
We stand for our values:
- Building long-term relationships
- Serving society
- Fostering shared, sustainable growth for a better world
With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, our culture puts people first, emphasises diversity, collaboration, and empowers you to shape your career while making a meaningful impact.
About the Role
MUFG, a financial group with over 350 years of heritage, seeks an Analyst to join its Risk Analytics Group in London. This is your chance to become part of a global institution committed to excellence, innovation, and inclusive values, where analytical expertise is valued, and professional growth is encouraged.
In this role, you will:
- Support the development and maintenance of market risk models used for internal controls and regulatory capital requirements.
- Work within a highly skilled team that thrives on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to high-impact projects and enjoy exposure to cross-functional teamwork alongside finance’s brightest.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Collaborate with professionals in risk analytics, model validation, IT development, and project management teams to ensure robust market risk models and operational controls.
- Regularly participate in high-impact projects spanning international markets while upholding compliance and regulatory requirements.
Daily Tasks
- Assist in development and maintenance of market risk models for Value at Risk (VaR), Incremental Risk Charge (IRC), and related capital metrics.
- Contribute to model validation tests, assessing assumptions and implementation for accuracy and compliance.
- Investigate issues, propose solutions, and implement improvements in systems while ensuring control measures strengthen operational resilience.
- Specify requirements for system enhancements, test changes rigorously, and ensure alignment with existing frameworks.
- Support market risk and business units with complex risk- analytics investigations.
- Actively contribute to broader initiatives within the Risk function, including shared insights, discussions, and strategic support.
- Maintain neutrality in analyses between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc.
- Clearly communicate progress, findings, and risks to internal stakeholders.
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Requirements
You will bring:
- A postgraduate degree (MSc or higher) in computer science, mathematics/statistics, finance, or a closely related field.
- Practical experience applying quantitative skills in financial services, particularly in risk-related roles.
- Profound knowledge of derivatives and their pricing mechanisms.
- Technical proficiency in:
- Advanced Excel (including VBA)
- Python or R for data-driven analysis, coding, or modelling.
- Strong communication skills, enabling clarity when explaining complex ideas to cross-functional teams and senior management.
- A collaborative mindset, adaptability to new challenges, and resilience under time constraints.
- Upholding regulatory compliance with structure, integrity, and MUFG’s core values.
Ideal Skills & Attributes
✅ Technical Mastery – Versatility in quantitative tools and robust analytical processes. ✅ Problem-Solving – Proactively addressing model gaps and pending operational risks. ✅ Regulatory Agility – Staying updated on evolving standards (e.g., FRTB). ✅ Multidisciplinary Teamwork – Working closely with data scientists, model validators, and market leadership. ✅ Initiative and Prioritisation – Managing deadlines while maintaining precision across tasks.
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Why Choose MUFG?
Global Impact
- 350+ years of heritage, 150,000+ colleagues worldwide, and deep roots in ecosystems across over 40 countries, including a strong London presence.
- Corporate culture founded on mission, mutual respect, and continuous learning.
Inclusion & Professional Growth
- 600+ professionals in Europe engage in a culture prioritising expertise sharing and global/local collaboration.
- Rigorous training, learning opportunities, and opportunities to collaborate with quantitative leaders.
Recognition & Commitment
- MUFG champion values: ethics, diversity, long-term trust.
- Join a risk analytics group driving capability advancement, part of a legacy empowering scalable impact.
What’s Next?
If you’re ready to advance your career at one of the world’s most respected financial groups and align your skills with this challenge, apply today! We encourage flexibility within operational constraints.
MUFG is committed to significantly promoting equality at every level. We value diversity in culture, thought, and perspective to build a workforce enriching our vision.
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