Director – Head of Finance GCC

Job title: Director – Head of Finance GCC

Company: MUFG


Job description: About MUFG Global Service (MGS)MUFG Bank, Ltd. is Japan’s premier bank, with a global network spanning in more than 40 markets. Outside of Japan, the bank offers an extensive scope of commercial and investment banking products and services to businesses, governments, and individuals worldwide. MUFG Bank’s parent, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, the Group has about 120,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing.The Group aims to be the world’s most trusted financial group through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges.For more informatJob DescriptionAbout Us:MUFG Bank, Ltd. is Japans premier bank, with a global network spanning in more than 40 markets. Outside of Japan, the bank offers an extensive scope of commercial and investment banking products and services to businesses, governments, and individuals worldwide. MUFG Banks parent, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the worlds leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, the Group has about 120,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing.The Group aims to be the worlds most trusted financial group through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFGs shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges.MUFG Global Service Private Limited:Established in 2020, MUFG Global Service Private Limited (MGS) is 100% subsidiary of MUFG having offices in Bengaluru and Mumbai. MGS India has been set up as a Global Capability Centre / Centre of Excellence to provide support services across various functions such as IT, KYC/ AML, Credit, Operations etc. to MUFG Bank offices globally. MGS India has plans to significantly ramp-up its growth over the next 18-24 months while servicing MUFGs global network across Americas, EMEA and Asia PacificAbout the Role:Position Title: Head of Finance GCCCorporate Title: DirectorReporting to: CEO / Managing DirectorLocation: BengaluruJob ProfilePurpose of Role:We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to build out our Finance delivery team within MUFG Global Service (MGS), our Global Capability Center (GCC).This senior leadership role provides a platform to contribute to the definition of the global Finance GCC operating model, and then to build and lead a high performing team to manage the transition and ongoing delivery of Finance services on behalf of our Global Markets and Corporate and Investment Banking Finance teams across EMEA and the Americas.The initial scope of workstreams covered by Finance includes Financial Control and Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, Product Control, Financial Planning and Analysis, and various Procurement services including accounts payable and third-party risk management.Main Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the strategic vision for the Finance GCC, aligned with the company’s overall goals and objectives and, as a senior leader, contribute to the ongoing build out of MGS.
• Service Delivery: Manage the transition and ongoing delivery of outsourced services for Finance stakeholders across MUFG, to agreed service standards
• Operational Management: Implement best practices and operational frameworks to optimise efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Talent Development: Attract, develop, and retain a high-performing team, providing mentorship, guidance, and development opportunities to ensure the team’s growth and engagement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders across geographies to understand business needs and deliver effective business outcomes.
• Process Optimisation: Drive initiatives to streamline processes, automate workflows, and enhance service delivery through innovation and technology.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure the Finance GCC operates within control and regulatory frameworks and adheres to local and global risk and compliance standards

Candidate ProfileSkills & Knowledge:(e.g., Capability, Traits required for the role)

• Experience of leading a Finance service GCC, including build out of teams, management of service transitions, and ongoing delivery of services within a regulated environment.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to build, inspire and motivate teams.
• Strong understanding of financial services operations and the global regulatory environment, with specific experience of Statutory Financial and Regulatory deliverables in EMEA and US markets
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of managing stakeholder relationships across multiple geographies.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of driving results and achieving operational excellence through process optimization and digital transformation.
• Ability to provide strategic insights and recommendation to senior management.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Education & Professional Qualifications:

• Masters degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is highly desirable.

Length & Type of Experience:

• Minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience in banking industry

Equal Opportunity Employer:The MUFG Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, physical appearance, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives, or any other classification protected by the applicable laws.

Expected salary:

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka

Job date: Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:30:10 GMT

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