AVP - TPRM Change & Governance

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MUFG is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Third Party Risk Management Change and Governance to join their London office, supporting the Business-Critical Services function. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining the TPRM framework, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations across multiple jurisdictions. You will be part of a highly respected global financial institution renowned for its commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation. The position offers exposure to senior stakeholders, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to influence key risk management strategies. MUFG values inclusivity, professional growth, and provides flexible working opportunities alongside generous pension contributions and ongoing training. If you are passionate about risk management and thrive in environments where your expertise can make a tangible impact, this role is designed for you.

Join a globally recognised financial institution with a strong reputation for integrity, stability, and supportive leadership, offering you the chance to work alongside knowledgeable professionals in a collaborative environment.

Play a central role in developing and enhancing the Third-Party Risk Management framework, ensuring regulatory compliance across UK, EU, US, and APAC regions while partnering with diverse teams including Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk, and Resiliency.

Benefit from flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and continuous training that support your professional development and well-being within an inclusive workplace culture.

What you'll do:

As Assistant Vice President Third Party Risk Management Change and Governance at MUFG, you will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity of the TPRM framework. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating closely with first- and second-line functions such as Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk, Resiliency teams, BCS colleagues, and other key stakeholders. You will take ownership of reporting processes, ensuring timely delivery of critical information to committees and boards and drive continuous improvement through regular reviews of applicable regulations. By developing robust metrics for supplier risk assessment and authoring comprehensive policies, you will help shape how third-party risks are managed across MUFG’s entities. Your consultative approach will foster knowledge sharing throughout the organisation while your project management skills enable successful delivery of change initiatives. Success in this role requires proactive engagement with regulatory developments, effective communication strategies for disseminating expertise internally, and a commitment to upholding high standards of governance.

Maintain and continuously review the Third-Party Risk Management framework to ensure it meets both regulatory requirements and internal standards across multiple jurisdictions.

Support all reporting requirements for the TPRM function including Key Indicator metrics, Risk Appetite metrics, Committee decks, Board reporting, ad-hoc requests, and Head Office submissions.

Manage the function’s Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Issues and Actions programme as well as control testing and delegated controls to uphold robust governance.

Develop appropriate TPRM metrics and thresholds for tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers to ensure effective monitoring of third party risks.

Author and manage TPRM policy documents along with related standards to provide clear guidance for stakeholders throughout the organisation.

Ensure regulatory compliance by keeping abreast of all relevant requirements covering reporting and notifications for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc.

Conduct regulatory horizon scanning to identify emerging risks or new regulations and embed these into the current TPRM framework proactively.

Own projects related to TPRM change initiatives by partnering with other departments such as Procurement & Vendor Management or subject matter experts as needed.

Act in a consultative capacity providing advice and guidance to stakeholders on best practices in third party risk management.

Communicate TPRM knowledge effectively across the business to build a centre of expertise while developing stakeholder management strategies.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for Assistant Vice President Third Party Risk Management Change and Governance at MUFG brings substantial experience in managing third party risks within large financial institutions or similarly regulated sectors. Your background demonstrates deep familiarity with relevant frameworks, particularly those shaped by UK, EU, US or APAC regulations—and showcases your ability to translate complex requirements into practical policies. You excel at building dependable relationships across multiple functions; your communication style is considerate yet persuasive when engaging stakeholders or disseminating knowledge. Project management capabilities are highly valued as you lead change initiatives that strengthen governance structures. Your analytical mindset enables you to develop meaningful metrics while your empathy ensures collaborative success. Above all else, your commitment to continuous learning keeps you updated on best practices so you can nurture others’ understanding within MUFG’s supportive network.

Demonstrable experience in all areas of responsibility stated above with a clear focus on Third Party Risk Management gained at reasonable seniority within previous organisations.

Extensive knowledge of Third Party Risk Management frameworks including practical application within financial services or similar regulated environments.

Significant exposure to regulations impacting TPRM such as PRA SS2/21 or EBA/DORA with proven ability to interpret requirements into actionable frameworks.

Strong relationship-building skills enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders across operational risk functions, enterprise risk teams, resiliency groups, procurement departments, and subject matter experts.

Ability to enhance frameworks that comply with both regulatory mandates and internal requirements through structured analysis and creative problem-solving approaches.

Excellent communication skills allowing you to convey complex concepts clearly while building consensus among diverse audiences.

Project management skills desirable for leading change initiatives within cross-functional teams or managing remediation activities efficiently.

A results-driven mindset paired with accountability for delivering high-quality outcomes aligned with organisational objectives.

Structured analytical approach combined with creativity when addressing challenges or developing new solutions within risk management contexts.

Outstanding interpersonal skills fostering trustful relationships within an inclusive team environment.

What sets this company apart:

MUFG stands out as one of the world’s most respected financial institutions—renowned for its unwavering commitment to integrity, stability, and responsible busin