Global Markets Onboarding Specialist (APAC)

About the role

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is looking for a Global Markets Onboarding Specialist to join its Singapore office. The role provides onboarding support for corporate clients engaging in global markets products across the APAC region, acting as the central coordinator for onboarding cases across APAC locations so that onboarding is faster, compliance is efficient and product enablement is effective.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate end-to-end client onboarding and track progress through the onboarding pipeline with each APAC location
• Coordinate with front office, KYC and operations to deliver timely onboarding, and escalate delays and issues promptly
• Serve as the primary point of contact for multi-country onboarding
• Drive process optimization and standardization, including automation and digitization, to reduce turnaround time and improve first-time-right delivery
• Advise on regulatory frameworks such as the Dodd-Frank Act, EMIR and the Japanese Securities Act, and work with the Global Markets compliance team on requirements such as US Persons onboarding
• Track onboarding progress, keep accurate records and give status updates to stakeholders

Required profile

• At least 5 years of experience in client onboarding, regulatory onboarding, middle office or operations within financial markets or institutional banking, including at least 2 years handling global markets products
• Direct experience and knowledge of global markets business, preferably in middle office operations and risk
• Knowledge of bonds, equities, FX and derivatives is preferred
• Experience coordinating with front office, KYC and operations teams onshore and offshore

Required skills

• Good knowledge of KYC/AML regulations and corporate client onboarding, especially for global markets products and funds clients
• Clear understanding of the regulatory frameworks mentioned above
• Ability to manage complex onboarding requirements and documentation under tight deadlines
• Stakeholder management, clear communication of regulatory requirements, analytical thinking and attention to detail