Executive Assistant, EMEA Compliance

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MUFG, one of the world’s leading financial groups with a rich heritage spanning over 350 years, is seeking an Executive Assistant to support its EMEA Compliance function in London. This is a unique opportunity for you to join a globally respected organisation that values integrity, transparency, and responsibility at every level. As part of MUFG’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering shared growth, you will play a pivotal role in supporting senior leaders within the Compliance department, ensuring seamless governance and operational excellence. The position offers exposure to international business operations, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to contribute to a culture built on fairness and honesty. If you are looking for a role where your organisational skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal abilities will be highly valued—and where you can make a meaningful impact—this is the perfect environment for you.

• Join MUFG’s EMEA Compliance team in London and become part of a global network renowned for its commitment to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities and access to training programmes designed to help you grow professionally while supporting senior leaders across multiple jurisdictions. Benefit from working in an inclusive environment where your dependability, collaborative spirit, and knowledge will be recognised as essential assets to the team.

What you’ll do:

As an Executive Assistant EMEA Compliance at MUFG in London you will be instrumental in supporting the daily operations of the Compliance Management team. Your role will involve managing intricate schedules across multiple jurisdictions while coordinating meetings that reflect both business imperatives and regulatory demands. You will prepare comprehensive materials for senior leaders ensuring they are equipped for every engagement. By monitoring correspondence with discretion you will act as a trusted point of contact handling sensitive information responsibly. Maintaining accurate records is crucial as you coordinate governance calendars encompassing Board cycles committee forums town halls and more. You will also collaborate with various teams to ensure timely submission of governance documentation whilst supporting the creation of professional presentations trackers analyses. Your responsibilities extend to tracking action items organising events processing expenses partnering with support functions on operational matters—all while identifying opportunities to streamline processes. Success in this role requires exceptional organisational discipline meticulous attention to detail proactive communication skills adaptability under changing priorities and a collaborative approach that supports both individual leaders and wider team objectives.

• Manage complex diaries for designated members of EMEA Compliance Management, resolving scheduling conflicts and protecting time for priority activities while ensuring meetings align with business and regulatory priorities.

• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, travel arrangements, and itineraries across EMEA and other jurisdictions by liaising with internal offices, visitors, and external stakeholders.

• Prepare leaders for meetings by organising agendas, briefing materials, attendee information, logistics, and ensuring all documents are complete and available ahead of time.

• Monitor designated inboxes and correspondence using agreed protocols to prioritise communications, route messages appropriately, and escalate time-sensitive or confidential matters without assuming decision-making …