Director, Head of Data Analytics (Basé à London)

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Director, Internal Audit, Head of Data Analytics

Pay: Competitive

Location: London/England

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

  • Req#: 10060518-WD

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world. We are 160,000 colleagues striving to make a difference for clients, organizations, and communities. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering sustainable growth.

Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted financial group. We prioritize people, innovation, and collaboration, investing in talent, technologies, and tools to empower your career.

Join MUFG, where inspiration and meaningful impact are valued.

MUFG is headquartered in Tokyo with a history of approximately 350 years. It has a global network of around 2,300 offices in over 50 countries, offering diverse financial services.

We aim to attract and retain talented individuals, offering opportunities for growth and rewards, grounded in our core values of integrity, responsibility, and transparency.

MUFG’s shares are traded on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and NYSE (MTU). Our operating companies include Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking, Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings, and MUFG Americas Holdings.

Visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com.

The EMEA Internal Audit Office (EIA) provides independent assurance on governance, risk management, and internal controls, aligning with IIA Standards.

Number of Direct Reports

Globally: 3 Regional Heads of Data Analytics (Americas, APAC, Tokyo)

Locally: expanding to up to 6 Data Analytics experts

Main Purpose of the Role

The Head of Data Analytics drives Data Analytics development and adoption within the Global Internal Audit and EMEA functions. Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and implementing a Data Analytics strategy across the global internal audit team, including periodic updates to enhance maturity.
  • Overseeing quality analytics delivery in EMEA aligned with the strategy.
  • Collaborating with EMEA Audit Portfolio leaders to utilize analytics for audit testing.
  • Creating reusable tools for thematic testing.
  • Developing a global operating model and establishing a center of excellence supported by teams in India, the Americas, EMEA, and Japan.
  • Implementing continuous improvement training to build analytics capabilities.
  • Building internal networks to leverage analytics and automation for strategic support.
  • Identifying opportunities to automate routine activities, including reporting, monitoring, and risk assessments.

The role also involves working with regional DA Heads to ensure quality work, effective models, and automation initiatives across regions.

Key Responsibilities

People Management:

  • Managing staff locally and globally within the portfolio.
  • Leading performance and talent management.
  • Acting as a role model and leading strategic initiatives.

Product Delivery:

  • Ensuring timely delivery of audit engagements with appropriate risk coverage and quality standards.
  • Leading methodology implementation and global collaboration.

Representation and Leadership:

  • Representing the department globally.
  • Leading relationships with key stakeholders and auditees.

Strategic and Professional Development:

  • Driving global and regional strategic initiatives.
  • Collaborating with senior leadership to achieve departmental goals.

Work Experience & Skills

  • Experience in developing Data Analytics programs, preferably within Financial Services Internal Audit.
  • Technical expertise in SQL, Python, and auditing methods.
  • Strong communication, networking, and leadership skills.
  • Qualifications such as MA in Data Science or Certified Analytics Professional preferred.

Personal Attributes

  • Excellent communication, accountability, and proactive approach.
  • Ability to prioritize, make sound decisions, and work under pressure.
  • Attention to detail, problem-solving, and innovative mindset.
  • Strong interpersonal and Microsoft Office skills.

For managerial roles, leadership, strategic vision, and team motivation are essential.

We support flexible working and are committed to diversity and inclusion, opposing discrimination in all forms.

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