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We are currently recruiting for an AML & Sanctions Analyst in our Commercial Support Office 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

We are looking for an experienced AML/Sanctions professional to strengthen our team. As the First Line of Defence we deal with all aspects of Transaction screenings for AML and Sanction risks. You will be investigating alerts to identify unusual transactions or unusual client behaviour, deal with potential Sanction hits and the AML & Sanctions investigations for Trade Finance transactions.

You will work closely with the customer-facing teams (Corporate and Financial Institutions) and Trade Finance team and KYC team to ensure that transactions are reviewed on AML and Sanctions risks and deliver high quality assessments about clients, products and country risks and ensure that these assessments are compliant with regulatory standards in a timely manner.

Function positioning

The function forms part of the CSO AML & Sanctions team which is responsible for review, control and independently review clients and transactions on CDD, AML and Sanctions risk.

The role includes the following:

• Serving as part of the reporting line for junior analysts and support of POC & Team Head of AMLS

• Alert handling for Name Screening, CMD, Pre- and Post-Transaction Monitoring / Screening and the AML & Sanctions Investigations for Trade Finance Transactions in first and second Review.

• Training and Onboarding of New Joiner / Refresher Sessions for CSO Colleagues

• Review and Revision of Manuals & Procedures

• Taking over Administrative Tasks for the Team

• Construction of narratives and reports for internal usage / Risk Assessments

• Conduct investigations in different sources /Identification of additional risks of Trade Based Money Laundering

• Analyse Documentation and create Reports for internal and external parties

• Clarification and discount sanction matches against relevant lists and programs.

• Support of development of AML/CTF trainings for Front Office Units

• Take responsibilities for the handling and clearance of certain AML/Sanctions queues

In order to be successful in the role, you will need the following:

• Bachelor or Master Degree (preferably in law or economics)

• Understanding of AML and Sanctions

• Knowledge of relevant legal, regulatory and statutory requirements

• Strong written and oral communication skills in English is required

• Problem solving and analytical skills

• Work experience with other Financial Institution(s) in Europe is a plus

• Establishes and maintains trusting relationships to effectively collaborate and resolve issue

• Identifies opportunities to improve working practices and recommends solutions.

• Independent, self-motivated, with an ability to adapt and be flexible in a team environment

• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently; able to influence internal and external stakeholders

• Risk and controls awareness

• You have the ability to structure and prioritize in a high volume, fast-paced environment and drive a process to completion

• Accuracy

• WWFT is a plus

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 € 0,23 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. External candidates need to be willing to relocate to the Netherlands. Internal MBE 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