Director EMEA Compliance Control Room Manager

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MUFG, one of the world’s most respected and established financial groups, is seeking a Director EMEA – Compliance Control Room Manager to lead its EMEA Control Room function from London. This high-profile opportunity places you at the heart of regulatory compliance for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc, offering direct exposure to senior leadership and a pivotal role in shaping the compliance landscape across the region. As part of a global network with over 150,000 employees and a legacy spanning more than three centuries, MUFG offers an environment where your expertise will be valued and your professional growth supported. You will benefit from working within a culture that prizes integrity, transparency, and responsibility, while enjoying the challenge of building out robust frameworks and policies that underpin MUFG’s commitment to being the world’s most trusted financial partner. The role promises not only significant influence but also the chance to collaborate with talented colleagues across multiple jurisdictions, all within an organisation dedicated to long-term relationships and sustainable growth.

• Take on a highly visible leadership position managing compliance control room activities for both banking and securities businesses across EMEA, reporting directly to regional and international heads.

• Join MUFG’s globally renowned team in London, contributing to a culture built on fairness, transparency, and shared success while developing frameworks that support business integrity.

• Enjoy opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment that values teamwork, knowledge sharing, and responsible decision-making at every level.

What you'll do:

As Director EMEA Compliance Control Room Manager at MUFG in London, you will play a central role in safeguarding the integrity of business operations by leading all aspects of control room activity across both banking and securities entities. Your day-to-day work will involve designing holistic frameworks that address conflicts of interest management while serving as an expert advisor on regulatory compliance matters. You will be instrumental in drafting policies that keep pace with changing regulations, delivering training that empowers front office teams to act responsibly, and collaborating with colleagues across regions to ensure consistency in approach. Success in this role means maintaining rigorous oversight of sensitive information flows while nurturing a collaborative team environment where knowledge is shared freely. Your ability to balance operational demands with strategic vision will be key as you help shape MUFG’s reputation as a trusted financial partner.

• Oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive Conflicts of Interest, Insider List, Watch List, MNPI, Wall Crossing, Treeing and Restrict List management framework (CCR related tasks) across all EMEA business lines.

• Act as the primary contact for all CCR related task management and advisory compliance matters within the region, ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures.

• Exercise delegated authority from the EMEA Head of Advisory to make decisions regarding CCR staff management, policy development, GRL oversight, and workflow optimisation.

• Support the EMEA Head of Advisory by providing expert guidance on complex regulatory issues and stepping in as needed to ensure seamless operations.

• Collaborate closely with compliance teams throughout EMEA to educate business units on regulatory requirements and best practices related to CCR activities.

• Assist in formulating international CCR policies and standards while contributing to the evolution of a Global Control Room function.

• Deliver clear advice, guidance, and constructive challenge to business stakeholders on regulatory compliance matters with particular focus on risk identification, escalation protocols, and issue resolution.

• Draft, review, and update internal policies and procedures as required to reflect evolving regulations or organisational needs.

• Provide targeted training sessions for front office staff on regulatory conduct matters relevant to CCR responsibilities.

• Manage a team of four direct reports within the Control Room function, fostering their professional development and ensuring high performance.

What you bring:

To excel as Director EMEA Compliance Control Room Manager at MUFG you will bring substantial experience gained within investment banking compliance settings—ideally having managed or contributed significantly to control room or conflicts office functions. Your technical expertise will span capital markets products alongside deep familiarity with MAR and MiFID II frameworks. Beyond technical proficiency you will demonstrate outstanding communication skills allowing you to build trust-based relationships with colleagues across geographies while providing clear guidance on complex regulatory issues. Your leadership style will be inclusive—valuing collaboration over hierarchy—and your approach methodical yet flexible enough to adapt quickly when priorities shift. A keen eye for detail combined with an unwavering commitment to confidentiality ensures you can manage sensitive information appropriately even under tight deadlines. Above all your passion for supporting others’ growth aligns perfectly with MUFG’s ethos of nurturing talent within a supportive global network.

• Comprehensive understanding of capital markets products including loans, bonds, structured finance instruments as well as sales and trading activities.

• In-depth knowledge of Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), MiFID II compliance requirements, risk management principles, controls frameworks and other key regulations affecting capital markets.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling effective communication with stakeholders at all levels across diverse regions.

• Proven ability to provide independent yet constructive challenge when necessary in order to facilitate engagement and drive positive outcomes.

• Demonstrated capacity for autonomous action balanced by sound judgement regarding escalation points.

• Highly organised approach with strong goal orientation; adept at prioritising workloads under pressure without sacrificing accuracy or attention to detail.

• Strong educational background ideally including a university degree in Law or Financial Regulation or similar discipline relevant to compliance functions.

• Excellent project management capabilities combined with motivational leadership style suited for managing direct reports within high-stakes environments.

• A calm demeanour under pressure coupled with discretion regarding confidential information flows inherent in control room operations.

What sets MUFG apart:

MUFG stands apart as one of the world’s largest financial institutions not only because of its scale but also due to its enduring commitment to ethical conduct and social responsibility. With roots stretching back nearly 350 years MUFG has cultivated a reputation for stability innovation and client-centric service—qualities reflected in its diverse portfolio spanning commercial banking asset management securities services consumer finance leasing solutions among others. Employees benefit from access to extensive resources professional development programmes cross-border collaboration opportunities—and above all—a workplace culture grounded in fairness transparency mutual respect. At MUFG you are encouraged to stretch your abilities knowing your contributions are valued within an organisation that prioritises long-term relationships shared prosperity sustainable growth for clients communities alike. The London office serves as a vibrant hub connecting you with talented professionals from around the globe—all united by common values that place integrity at the heart of everything they do.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in compliance leadership further within one of the world’s most respected financial groups this is your moment—apply now!

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We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.

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