Data Risk, Vice President

Responsibilities

• Data Risk Oversight & Framework Alignment
• Lead identification and assessment of data risks in alignment with the firm's Data Management Framework, including established standards and non-negotiable requirements
• Assess risks related to data quality, key data elements, ownership, lineage, controls, and data usage
• Ensure data risks are evaluated consistently based on potential impact to regulatory compliance, financial reporting, and management decision-making
• Support ongoing framework modernization and simplification efforts
• Data Controls & Control Effectiveness
• Support design, documentation, and assessment of data-related controls
• Challenge control design and operating effectiveness where gaps are identified
• Promote consistent application of data control expectations across the organization
• Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
• Act as a trusted Data Risk partner to senior stakeholders
• Lead cross-functional discussions on data risk and remediation priorities
• Prepare concise, decision-ready materials for senior management and governance forums

Requirements

• Experience in data risk, data controls, governance, operational risk, compliance, or audit
• Strong risk assessment and judgment capabilities
• Executive-level written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Comfort operating in evolving frameworks and transformation environments
• Preferred Skills
• Experience working within a data management or data control frameworks
• Exposure to audit or regulatory data reviews
• Familiarity with data governance or issue management tools (e.g., Collibra)
• MUFG Benefits Summary

Benefits

Additional Information

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (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 serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details. Job Summary: The Data Risk Vice President is responsible for overseeing and strengthening how data risk is identified, assessed, and managed across the organization in alignment with the firm's Data Management Policy. This role ensures data risks are clearly understood, appropriately governed, and effectively controlled to support regulatory obligations, management reporting, and business decision-making. This role requires strong judgment, the ability to operate in ambiguity, and comfort engaging with senior stakeholders across the enterprise. This position is a senior individual-contributor role with enterprise-wide influence. It does not involve software development, coding, or analytics development.

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