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…