MUFG Operations Apprentice – Operations Control

About this opportunity

If you’re looking to work in Investment Banking, why not get started right now? If you are enthusiastic and eager to begin your career immediately, there could be a place for you on our Apprenticeship Programme.

Who We Are
We are MUFG. With over 350 years of heritage and more than 150,000 employees in 50 countries, this is your opportunity to join one of the top five banks in the world.

Combining our global network and financial strength with a dedication to becoming the world's most trusted financial group, we pride ourselves on exceeding client expectations and building long-term relationships.

Our Apprenticeship Programme
The Apprenticeship Programme is designed to help those with no experience of working in finance and provide the opportunity to embark on a structured learning journey resulting in a professional qualification. If you have a strong work ethic, are intellectually curious, and work well in a team, you will love working for us.

We are looking to hire apprentices into our Operations Departments

Operations - Our Operations department is at the core of our business. It’s a great place to see how investment banking works from start to finish. The Operations Team are responsible for ensuring all our trades settle accurately and on time across the world, 24 hours a day. As a part of our Apprenticeship programme you will be studying towards a Level 3 Investment Operations Certificate.

Overview of the Operations Control Team:

The Operations Control team is a segregated independent control function that ensures that Transaction Processing and Clearing & Settlement Services execute appropriate control to mitigate all regulatory and operational risks. It has overall responsibility for building level 1 controls that are fit for purposes and relevant for the processes they support. An integral part of the Control function is the Regulatory control team that was formed in September 2015 to establish the processes and controls required for the bank to meet its regulatory reporting and trader surveillance responsibilities. The department is staffed with experienced personnel, who have performed several roles in Operations and who have extensive product and operational process knowledge. The team members are encouraged to challenge processes and to work in partnership with other functions to enable the execution of a robust control framework across Operations

Your responsibilities will include a combination of day to day control responsibilities and involvement in one or more of the department’s key change projects. In addition, you will be required to critically review and challenge existing process and design and implement enhancements which will increase our levels of control resilience. Part of your role will require you to review and update the various documentation and supporting documents within the control function.

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by our expert training and assessment staff at The Skills Company.
A detailed training programme which will be reviewed on a regular basis and updated accordingly, regular 1-2-1’s with ongoing feedback

What will happen next

Applicants who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within ten working days to be invited to participate in a pre-screening telephone call. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Tell us more about yourself and why you are interested
• What the next steps will be

What you should have to apply

Minimum of 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English at A-C grade
A-levels or equivalent

Personal Qualities

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

Skills

We look for talented, motivated and ambitious people who will help drive our business forward.
Successful candidates will have:
•minimum of 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English at A-C grade
•solid knowledge of Microsoft Office.
•strong team-working skills
•excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, problem solving ability
•a flexible, adaptable and professional approach to your work
•passion, drive and commitment to complete an Apprenticeship in Financial Services