Senior Auditor Innovation Transformation - Vice President

Company: MUFG Union Bank
Location: Tempe
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

MUFG is committed to the safety and well-being of our colleagues, clients, candidates, and the community as we manage the current COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, as we continue to recruit and hire exceptional talent to join our team, we are taking the necessary precautions to limit in-person contact, aligned with Federal, State, and local health recommendations and requirements. All interviews are being conducted remotely via Skype, FaceTime, or phone. Additionally, we have implemented remote on-boarding for new colleagues, as appropriate. Thank you for your interest in exploring career opportunities with MUFG. Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?-- Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 5th largest financial group in the world (as ranked by S&P Global, April 2020). In the Americas, we're 13,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, developing positive relationships built on integrity and respect. It's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. We're a team that accepts responsibility for the future by asking the tough questions and owning the solutions. Join MUFG and be empowered to make your voice heard and your actions count. Internal Audit for the Americas:
Our mission is to influence management to improve the Governance, Risk Management and System of Internal Control across the Bank. We provide independent and objective assurance of the effectiveness of risk management and control practices, acting as a trusted advisor to the Board of Directors, Senior Management and other key stakeholders. Our vision is to:
--- Innovate: Lead and continuously improve to provide an enriching environment for our team, while adopting the best approach to our work practices
--- Influence: Through the excellence of our work, we challenge the way management thinks about and responds to risk
--- Impact: Deliver results that strengthen the Bank's governance, risk management and internal controls Position Summary:
The Senior Auditor, Global Internal Audit Innovation will report to the Innovation Audit Director and will have the responsibility of helping support and execute Global Internal Audit into the next generation of internal audit via a multi-year strategy. Key activities will include assisting in developing Global Internal Audit technology/data strategy, discussing and evaluating the current environment with management and staff, along with gathering industry intelligence and peer comparisons to understand possibilities (e.g. data analytics, agile auditing, and machine learning), help position the department for the ever-changing dynamics (e.g. digital transformation of industry and becoming trusted advisors to management) and lead conversion of global workpaper platform to Open Pages in alignment with global technology strategy.
This role will also coordinate and partner with Analytics team within Global Internal Audit and Methodology to ensure our innovation strategy alignment. This role will also engage with both include internal and external stakeholder management, staff mentorship, development, and execution of Innovation program initiatives, as well as engage with direct interaction of senior audit management to continuously provide transparency of progress and confirmation of direction. Position Attributes:
Budget management responsibilities may be assigned from time to time. Travel is required for the position, with an estimated range of 5-10% varying on the location of the candidate and key staff and stakeholder geographies. Key Accountabilities:
--- Act as conduit, both internally and externally, to understand innovation possibilities; activities will include engaging with traditional and non-traditional peer groups to learn of successful journeys along with key learnings; focus on measuring success while balancing risk/reward of MUFG board level, MUFG management, and regulatory expectations.--
--- Provide business expertise and leadership within own / other teams and recommendations to improve the effectiveness of processes; foresees, identifies and resolves problems; monitors results on an ongoing basis against pre-determined metrics and reports on any significant program changes Education and Certifications:
--- A Bachelor's degree, preferably in Technology, Business Administration or related business discipline at an accredited college or university.
--- Professional auditing certifications, such as the CIA, CPA, or CFSA PMP, are highly desirable.
--- Advanced degree preferred (Master of Information Technology) Skills and Experience:
--- Five or more years of experience with internal / external audit or risk management including significant management and leadership responsibilities Proven ability to lead project teams and execute large, complex projects and deliverables.
--- Proven track record in project management and coordination / integration efforts across multiple groups.
--- Possess knowledge and experience of audit practices, risk assessment, audit methodology, and professional practices; global transformation projects and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards with strong knowledge and working experience with change management, operational effectiveness and business transformation.
--- Is proficient in technology as required for assigned areas (MS Office, audit workflow tools, audit data analytics, etc.) and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
--- Exhibits effective communication (both verbal and written), negotiation and presentation skills; strong interpersonal skills; ability to engage with all levels of internal audit and management.
--- Employs strong critical thinking skills to identify pragmatic recommendations within an evolving and increasingly complex regulatory and risk management environment.
--- Process-oriented coupled with a strong ability to develop program enhancing strategies.
--- Possesses project management skills; exhibits initiative and intuitive thinking; and demonstrates ability to meet strict deadlines.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. A conviction is not an absolute bar to employment. Factors such as the age of the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, seriousness of violation, and job relatedness are considered in all employment decisions. Additionally, it's the bank's policy to only inquire into a candidate's criminal history after an offer has been made. Federal law prohibits banks from employing individuals who have been convicted of, or received a pretrial diversion for, certain offenses. We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability, or are assisting an applicant with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-866-275-4717 or email us at AskHR@us.mufg.jp . Include your contact information and specific details about your requested accommodation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected category.

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