Strategy & Planning, Analyst
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups, striving to make a difference for every client and community served. The Analyst role is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring cross-functional initiatives and projects while collaborating with various business partners to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver regular and ad‑hoc reports to senior management, regional offices (Canada, Mexico, Brazil), and Tokyo HO
- Lead or support initiatives and projects, partnering closely with Tokyo HO, GCIB/JCIB front teams, and other stakeholders to align with HO strategies and policies while improving operational efficiency and accuracy
- Lead or assist in Nostro account management and related implementation activities
- Respond to inquiries from Tokyo HO and other regions, including complex or irregular cases
- Track and report initiative and project progress, proactively escalating risks and issues
- Support project planning activities, including resource estimation, work breakdown structures, and scheduling
- Prepare and maintain executive‑level reports and presentation materials for complex initiatives and projects
- Collaborate with team members and management to prioritize work and achieve team objectives
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Skills
- 1.5+ years of experience in the financial services industry
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and related tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power Automate, Power BI Desktop, Visio, and Outlook
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse, cross‑cultural environment
- Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to contribute effectively to team‑oriented projects and initiatives
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders
- Deadline‑driven, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Business Analytics, Technology or equivalent
- Japanese language proficiency is a plus
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Retirement plans
- Educational assistance and training programs
- Income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities
- Paid maternity and parental bonding leave
- Paid vacation
- Sick days
- Holidays
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