Head Of Operations

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG)

Italy, Italy
End-to-end payment processing
Money market and fx transaction booking
Trade finance operations leadership
The Director – Head of Operations is accountable for the full scope of operational activities within the branch, including payment processing, accounting and booking of money market and FX transactions and the end-to-end trade finance operations

Job Summary

  • The Director – Head of Operations is accountable for the full scope of operational activities within the branch, including payment processing, accounting and booking of money market and FX transactions and the end-to-end trade finance operations.
  • This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, fostering innovation, and aligning with the bank's strategic priorities, including standardization, automation, digitalization, and compliance with evolving regulations such as the Payment Services Regulation (PSR) and PSD3.
  • MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count.

Matching Summary

The Director – Head of Operations is accountable for the full scope of operational activities within the branch, including payment processing, accounting and booking of money market and FX transactions and the end-to-end trade finance operations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • End-to-end payment processing
  • Money market and FX transaction booking
  • Trade finance operations leadership
  • AML and sanctions controls
  • First line of defense controls
  • Italian payment systems knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic vision and leadership
  • Change management expertise
  • Driving innovation and automation
  • Collaborative and inclusive culture
  • Customer-facing approach

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years in banking operations
  • 5+ years in a leadership role
  • Proven experience as a Change Agent
  • University degree in Economics, Finance, or Business
  • Good Italian level
  • Good English level

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