Analyst,Risk Analytics Group

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.MUFG, one of the world’s most respected financial groups with a rich heritage spanning over 350 years, is seeking an Analyst to join its Risk Analytics Group in London. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a global institution renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusive values. As an Analyst within the Risk Analytics Group, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the development and maintenance of market risk models that underpin both internal controls and regulatory capital requirements. You will be joining a highly skilled team that thrives on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. MUFG offers a supportive environment where your analytical expertise will be valued, and your professional growth encouraged through exposure to complex projects and cross-functional teamwork. If you are looking for a role where your quantitative abilities can make a real impact while working alongside some of the brightest minds in finance, this position offers an exceptional platform for your career.Join MUFG’s prestigious London office and contribute to the ongoing success of a globally recognised financial group with deep-rooted values and a collaborative culture.Work closely with experienced professionals in risk analytics, model validation, IT development, and project management teams, ensuring robust market risk models and operational controls.Benefit from an inclusive workplace that values motivation, commitment, and personal development, offering opportunities to participate in high-impact projects across international markets.What you’ll do:As an Analyst within the Risk Analytics Group at MUFG in London, you will immerse yourself in a dynamic environment where your quantitative acumen will be central to developing robust market risk models. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with talented colleagues across multiple departments to enhance existing models, validate new approaches in line with evolving regulations such as FRTB, and implement system improvements that strengthen operational resilience. You will be expected to investigate complex issues as they arise, propose practical solutions grounded in sound analysis, and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders at various levels. By supporting both routine tasks and ad-hoc projects—ranging from technical model enhancements to broader risk function initiatives—you will help ensure that MUFG’s risk management framework remains best-in-class. Success in this role requires not only technical proficiency but also a proactive mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for working together towards shared objectives.Assist with the development and ongoing maintenance of sophisticated market risk models that support Value at Risk (VAR), Incremental Risk Charge (IRC), and related capital metrics.Contribute to the design and execution of model validation tests by evaluating both model assumptions and their implementation to ensure accuracy and compliance.Investigate issues identified during model testing or operation, proposing effective solutions and planning changes to address any weaknesses or gaps.Specify requirements for system enhancements and rigorously test changes to ensure improvements are implemented effectively within existing frameworks.Enhance operational controls around risk models by identifying areas for increased robustness and recommending new control measures as needed.Support business units and the market risk department by conducting thorough investigations into specific issues or requests related to risk analytics.Participate in ad-hoc projects that require close collaboration with colleagues in market risk analytics, model validation, IT development, and project management teams.Proactively contribute to wider initiatives within the Risk function by sharing insights, participating in group discussions, and supporting collective goals.Ensure all activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements while maintaining entity neutrality between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc.Communicate clearly with management regarding progress on model development, validation outcomes, operational improvements, and any emerging risks.What you bring:To excel as an Analyst – Risk Analytics Group at MUFG, you will bring proven experience from within the financial services sector where you have applied your advanced quantitative training—ideally at MSc level or higher—in practical settings. Your background should include exposure to financial instruments such as derivatives along with familiarity in their pricing mechanisms. Technical proficiency is key: you should be comfortable leveraging tools like Excel (including VBA) as well as programming languages such as Python or R for data-driven analysis. Beyond technical skills, your ability to communicate complex concepts clearly across varied audiences will set you apart. You thrive when working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams—valuing open dialogue—and demonstrate resilience when managing competing priorities under tight deadlines. Your keen eye for detail ensures precision in every aspect of your work while your adaptable nature allows you to respond constructively as new challenges emerge. Above all else, your commitment to integrity aligns seamlessly with MUFG’s core values.A postgraduate degree (MSc or above) in computer science, mathematics/statistics, finance or a closely related discipline demonstrating advanced quantitative capabilities.Solid understanding of financial markets and products including derivatives; familiarity with pricing principles is essential for effective model development.Experience working within a financial services firm where you have contributed to risk-related roles or similar analytical functions.Excellent command of Excel coupled with hands-on experience using VBA; proficiency in Python or R is highly desirable for data analysis tasks.Outstanding communication skills enabling you to tailor information appropriately for different audiences including technical teams and senior management.Meticulous attention to detail combined with an analytical mindset ensures accuracy when developing or validating complex models.Ability to manage large workloads efficiently by prioritising urgent tasks alongside longer-term projects without compromising quality or deadlines.Demonstrated capacity for effective time management under pressure while balancing multiple responsibilities across concurrent assignments.A collaborative approach that fosters positive relationships within diverse teams; willingness to share knowledge openly supports collective success.Professional attitude marked by reliability, motivation, adaptability, and commitment to upholding organisational values.What sets MUFG apart:MUFG stands out as one of the world’s leading financial institutions thanks not only to its impressive scale but also its unwavering dedication to ethical conduct, inclusivity, and long-term value creation. With headquarters in Tokyo and operations spanning more than 40 countries—including a significant presence in London—MUFG offers employees access to truly global perspectives while fostering local expertise. The company’s European hub is home to over 600 professionals who benefit from a culture built on mutual respect, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning. At MUFG you are encouraged to grow professionally through challenging assignments supported by knowledgeable colleagues who value collaboration over competition. The organisation’s clear vision unites people from diverse backgrounds around common goals—ensuring everyone feels connected regardless of their role or location. By joining MUFG’s Risk Analytics Group you become part of an institution that invests deeply in its people while empowering them to make meaningful contributions on both local and international stages.What’s next:If you are ready to take the next step in your career with one of the world’s most respected financial groups—and believe your skills align with this exciting opportunity—we encourage you to apply now!Apply today by clicking on the link provided; we look forward to discovering how your expertise can help shape the future of risk analytics at MUFG.We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law….