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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