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MUFG Audit Manager in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Would you like to work for one of the World's largest banks in an exciting, dynamic and international environment?
We are currently recruiting for an Audit Manager for our Internal Audit Division in Amsterdam .
MUFG Bank Europe N.V. (MBE) is a fully-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the largest ranked Financial Groups in the world in terms of assets. A world-class set of businesses and more than 180,000 employees in 50 markets. MUFG offers stability in an ever-changing market, providing services to high-profile clients worldwide.
For more than 50 years MBE offers corporate and investment banking services to both Japanese and non-Japanese corporate customers in The Netherlands and, through its branches. The goal is to be among the top performing foreign-owned banks operating in The Netherlands, providing value-added banking services and excellent operations, fulfilling both Japanese and Global Multinational Corporate customers' needs.
At MBE we are committed to contributing to a more sustainable future. Thus, we will encourage you to embed environmental, social & governance (ESG) factors in your everyday work and in our culture.
The MBE subsidiary based in The Netherlands is a network of branches (Germany Branch (Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Munich), Spain Branch (Madrid, Barcelona), Belgium Branch (Brussels), Austria Branch (Vienna)), managed from Amsterdam.
Your impact at MUFG
You will contribute to the execution of a risk-based audit plan, providing suitably independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control and risk management systems, advising Senior Management and contributing to a sound control environment. In addition, you will help maintaining an accurate and up to date audit universe, undertaking periodic risk assessments to assess audit needs and priorities.
Responsibilities include stakeholder management, maintaining excellent relationships with business partners across the organization, delivery of the audit plan according to the agreed timelines and continuous monitoring. You are also expected to take the lead on some engagements.
Function positioning
Internal Audit operates as the bank’s third line of defence, and in accordance with the global institute of internal auditors international standards (IIA standards), provides independent assurance to the board and executive management on the quality and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls to monitor manage and mitigate key risks to achieving the bank’s objectives.
The Internal Audit function in MBE works in close collaboration with our colleagues in London, the US and Japan. Our function independently evaluates whether the quality of the bank’s internal control framework is effective and efficient and assesses whether MBE’s existing processes, controls, policies and procedures are adequate and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
The Internal Audit team in Amsterdam supports the ongoing changes in MBE as well as the ever evolving regulatory landscape. Internal Audit is a truly international team, with a varied mix of skills and experience, providing good opportunities to both learn and develop professionally.
The role includes the following:
Provide advice and support to MBE Management during an exciting period of change within MBE, whilst remaining objective and independent. Help drive enhancements to MBE-wide governance in a manner appropriate to the third line of defense. Drive a values-led and risk aware culture.
Contribute to the MBE Internal Audit risk assessment, annual audit plan and execution of risk based audit coverage, performing ad-hoc audits upon request or through self-identification.
Ensure that the quality of the audit report and documentation meets quality assurance criteria, all audits are executed and reported to Management within the agreed timelines.
Support the External Audit team as required, and the Internal Audit team based in different locations when requested. Help ensure that issues and enquiries raised by regulatory authorities are responded to in a timely and effective manner.
Help ensure that all audit work meets the standards set by IIA and internally by local and group-wide requirements. Contribute to the standardisation of Audit Programs for MBE and further global consistency across the audit teams.
Suitably respond to any ad-hoc requests from local Management.
Ensure compliance with the Bank’s rules, policies, procedures and guidelines as well as with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.
Audits will predominantly be executed in the Amsterdam and Dusseldorf offices, however occasional (up to 10%) European travel may be required to MBE branches across Europe.
Support and provide coaching/mentoring to Junior professionals in the team.
In order to be successful in the role, you will need the following:
Skills and experience:
Certified auditor with professional qualification in Operational Audit (RO / CIA), Financial Audit (RA / CFA) and / or IT Audit (RE / CISA).
Extensive knowledge around Liquidity Risk, ALM, ICAAP/ILAAP, IRRBB and VaR.
Wide practical experience across financial services disciplines, particularly in areas that have been subject to change. International, cross border and cross section experience is preferred with a broad understanding and feel of the various local audit requirements.
Knowledge of key relevant legal, regulatory and statutory requirements and a good awareness of ongoing regulatory changes, technical interpretation and the ability to provide advice.
High level of personal independence and a strong ability to critically challenge information and the status quo. Good communication skills with an ability to engage with Senior MBE Management and other MBE stakeholders across the bank on a regular basis. Complex problem solving skills.
Flexibility to work in an international environment with different cultures.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential. Dutch or German language skills are preferred; an understanding of the Japanese language and culture is desirable.
Personal requirements:
Integrity and Responsibility
Balance Risk with Opportunity
Customer Focus
Demonstrate Global Perspective
Professionalism and Teamwork
Drive For Results
Collaborate and Build Partnerships
Communicate Effectively and Professionally
Challenge Ourselves To Grow
Influence and Inspire Others
Lead Change & Seek Continuous Improvement
Think Strategically
Manage and Develop Talent
What do we have to offer:
We offer you a role in one of the largest banks of the world in a growing and international environment. You have various opportunities to develop yourself and we will support you with that by offering various training and development possibilities.
We take into account your home situation and your ambitions and help you to balance work and private life.
Monthly team events.
To work in an ambitious, international environment with colleagues from different countries and cultures, who strive for the best.
Besides that we will offer you:
Gross salary based on experience and consistent with the market
8% holiday allowance and 13th month payment.
30 vacation days per year. Optional you can buy 15 additional days.
Commuting allowance based on annual public transport 2nd class, most economical way, or € 0,21 per km with a max of 75km one way.
€5,00 net remote working compensation per day, with a maximum of €60,00 per month.
Possibility to order a mobile phone (up to €800,-)
Possibility to order Office Equipment’s for the home office, (up to €500,-)
Remote Working Policy i.e. Working From Home (WFH) and Remote Working in another Country.
Bicycle plan (fiscal benefit)
Company fitness (fiscal benefit)
Mental health workshops and budget for external courses (i.e. Dutch language classes).
Employee contribution towards Pension insurance (max 5%, currently 2%), our pension scheme is based on a defined contribution scheme.
Training & development possibilities paid by the bank
Additional information :
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
The role is based in the Netherlands. All candidates need to be willing to relocate to the Netherlands. Internal employees will be supported in case of relocation.
For more information regarding this position you can contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist at: recruitment@nl.mufg.jp
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
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.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
Our Culture Principles
Client Centric
People Focused
Listen Up. Speak Up.
Innovate & Simplify
Own & Execute