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Director, Business Manager
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Director, Business Manager
MUFG, a globally respected financial institution, is seeking a Director, Business Manager to join its Compliance Division in London. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to work at the heart of a collaborative and supportive environment, where your expertise will directly influence the strategic direction and operational excellence of both Core Compliance and the Global Financial Crimes Office for EMEA. As a trusted partner to senior leadership, you will play an integral part in shaping business plans, driving resource optimisation, and fostering inter-departmental relationships across a diverse and international network.
What you'll do:
- Act as a primary contact for resource planning and management, ensuring optimal allocation of personnel and budgetary resources across the Compliance Division.
- Partner strategically with business heads to establish and develop functional strategies that align with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Develop robust business plans while tracking progress against key milestones, ensuring alignment with both medium-term and long-term staffing strategies.
- Participate actively as an engaged member of the EMEA leadership team, contributing insights that drive operational effectiveness and foster cross-functional collaboration.
- Design and deliver target operating models by utilising available resources efficiently within established budgets.
- Provide accurate management information on resource planning by partnering closely with Finance and HR teams to ensure data integrity.
- Interface regularly with Finance for budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring performance against set targets; oversee invoicing processes in conjunction with Procurement as needed.
- Create and execute communication strategies including town hall messaging and maintenance of the intranet site to ensure clear internal communications.
- Manage all offsite events and social committee activities while establishing office workspace strategies and leading return-to-office initiatives.
- Support the Head of Planning in meeting head office reporting requirements; oversee business continuity planning; proactively identify risks within the Business Management function; maintain strong stakeholder relationships throughout MUFG.
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What you bring:
- Experience in business management roles within financial institutions or similar regulated environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in budget oversight and resource management.
- Proven track record working within global matrix organisations.
- Strong analytical skills combined with strategic planning abilities.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Experience managing large workloads under tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- A university degree or equivalent qualification.
- Experience in compliance or financial crime prevention is advantageous but not mandatory.
What sets this company apart:
MUFG stands out as one of the world’s most respected financial institutions due to its unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency, and responsible banking practices. The London office serves as a vibrant hub for innovation within compliance and financial crime prevention areas critical not only for protecting clients but also for upholding global regulatory standards. Employees benefit from a culture that prioritises professional development through comprehensive training opportunities tailored to individual career aspirations. Flexible working arrangements empower staff members to balance their professional ambitions with personal commitments. At MUFG, collaboration is more than just a value, it’s embedded into every aspect of daily operations through open communication channels and supportive leadership structures. The organisation’s dedication to diversity ensures that all voices are heard while fostering an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully toward shared goals.
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What's next:
If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge where your expertise shapes the future of compliance at one of the world’s leading banks, we encourage you to apply now! Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next career milestone awaits at MUFG.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership. We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
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