Avp/ Vp - Communications Specialist / Manager jobs at Bank Of America in Japan, Tokyo

Job Description:

Job Description:

This position is for a Global Financial Crimes Manager to serve as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for Japan. The company’s local and global regulators require that the Firm in the Japan has a central contact point for AML/CTF issues and suspicious activity filing in Japan. The MLRO for Japan, under supervision, is responsible for implementing both the global Financial Crimes Policy and any local requirements.

The MLRO will be responsible for developing and maintaining all jurisdictional and policy requirements for financial crimes in country, in accordance with the requirements of Company’s Global Financial Crimes Policy, to include the maintenance of the inventory of laws, rules and mentorship which form the jurisdiction’s legal framework relating to financial crimes compliance.

Responsibilities:

The Global Financial Crimes Compliance (“GFC”) Manager under supervision, assists Global Financial Crimes Compliance executives and managers in any of the following activities in support of the identification, escalation and timely mitigation of compliance risks in alignment with the Compliance Risk Management (“ CRM”) Program and the Financial Crimes Global Policy:

• Identifying relevant regulatory change, updating the Japan Country Standard, and notifying relevant stakeholders of the change and potential impact
• Conducting financial crimes risk assessments when required by either GFC or local regulatory requirements
• Identifying, building and executing appropriate monitoring and testing activities
• Identifying and reporting any matter relating to the implementation or execution of the Company’s Financial Crimes Compliance Policy and Standards, as applicable, to the Financial Crimes APAC Executive and Country Management Team
• The provision of meaningful management of information, including review and production of Key Risk Indicators and Key Performance Indicators
• Execute governance and management routines
• Leading the completion and timely submission of any regulatory reporting required under the legal framework of the jurisdiction
• Lead or handle, as applicable, any internal Corporate Audit or regulatory examination conducted by a regulator in the jurisdiction for which the MLRO is responsible, in line with the Company’s Regulatory Exam Standards
• Leading and overseeing the GFCC training curriculum for the legal entities in Japan
• Specific Accountabilities relating to Investigations. MLROs are accountable for analysing, investigating and resolving any investigative case assigned to them, as defined by regional or local practices, and making any necessary regulatory reporting

Required Skills:

• At least ten (10) years’ experience in a similar or related role in a financial institution, legal or consultancy firm or with a regulatory authority
• Anti-money laundering/financial crimes experience in a financial institution or government position in a Financial Services institution and/or related government entity is strongly desired
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and solid influencing capability across all levels of management including very senior management and board levels and with regulators in Japanese or elsewhere in Asia
• An established network in the Japanese regulatory and AML community
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Can make decisions in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to self-identify priorities, deliver to deadline and handle challenging demands and partners
• Great teammate, willing to interact and discuss issues in a team environment, and take pride in your work
• Sound risk management skills and an ability to apply discernment, take decisions when required and to raise when necessary
• A flexible and solution driven perspective, able to solve problems and a determination to seek answers to complex issues
• The ability to synthesize laws, rules and regulations into practice

Desired Skills:

• CAMS Certification
• Experience in dealing with regulators
• Genuine interest in the securities markets and banking world, regulation and changing legislation

Responsibilities:

• Actively protect and promote the reputation of the bank, it’s purpose and related businesses in target media
• Proactively identify and execute media outreach opportunities aimed at helping external stakeholders understand the bank’s strengths and businesses
• Actively promote the firm’s research offerings to target media
• Regularly engage with target journalists and act as the media expert to internal stakeholders, advising on narratives and engagement strategies
• Develop and deliver high-quality communications content, including communications plans, talking points, briefing documents, announcements, internal memos, intranet stories, town hall presentations, speeches, and other materials in both English and Japanese
• Plan and execute employee campaigns aimed at promoting employee engagement and the firm’s focus on being a great place to work
• Regularly coordinate with teammates outside Japan to ensure global alignment
• Prepare regular internal reports, while managing external vendors and house-keeping tasks related to media monitoring, subscriptions, PR agency, and other external services employed by the Communications team
• Support marketing programs including managing updates to the Japanese website

Skills:

• Exceptional track record in corporate communications with experience within a multi-national financial services organization or similarly complex organization. Candidates with PR agency or journalism experience are welcome to apply.
• Native Japanese and fluent English language skills
• Demonstrate exceptional writing skills, especially in Japanese, with a willingness to drive perfection and excellence
• Understanding of Japanese and international business media with established media relationships
• An outgoing personality that enjoys developing and managing relationships with key journalists in the financial community and a wide variety of internal partners
• Enjoy creating stories and content, applying critical thinking to all communications deliverables to help advance the firm’s goals and objectives
• Understanding of the banking and investment banking industry is a plus

Critical Competencies:

• Ability to understand complex issues and take a considered, systematic approach when seeking resolution
• Ability to navigate, adapt and thrive in a complex matrixed organization structure and a fast-paced industry
• A team player with a natural desire to strive for excellence and a to-do attitude
• Must be organized and have strong attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task and thrive in a deadline-oriented environment
• Be consultative, enjoy working in a high functioning team
• An enthusiastic self-starter with ambition

• Believes diversity makes us stronger so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world.
• Is committed to building a workplace where every employee is welcomed and given the support and resources to perform their jobs successfully.
• Wants to be a great place for people to work and strives to create an environment where all employees have the opportunity to achieve their goals.
• Provides continuous training and development opportunities to help employees achieve their career goals, whatever their background or experience.
• Is committed to advancing our tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve our clients and their evolving business needs.
• Believes in responsible growth and is dedicated to supporting our communities by connecting them to the lending, investing and giving them what they need to remain vibrant and vital.

Job Description:

With 5+ years of experience, you will assist in managing project portfolios, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and facilitating the successful delivery of projects within the Network Services division. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders and working closely with senior project managers and global teams.

In this role, you will be part of a dynamic IT team working to improve and secure the bank's network infrastructure. Your role will include:

• Collaborative Environment: Working with IT professionals, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver projects that meet the bank’s requirements
• Professional Development: Opportunities for learning and growth in both technical and project management fields
• Resource Coordination: Assisting in the efficient use of resources and optimal allocation to various project tasks
• Dynamic Work: Office-based and availability for after-hours work during critical project phases including some weekend hours

Project Coordination

- Development of project plans, including scope, timeline, and budget.

Stakeholder Management

- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and issues are resolved.

- Preparing and presenting project status reports to senior management and stakeholders.

Financial Management

- Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and ensure financial resources are used efficiently.

- Participate in financial forecasting and reporting, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions.

- Support the management of project costs and financial documentation.

Risk and Issue Management

- Identify potential project risks and issues and assist in developing mitigation strategies.

- Monitor and address project risks and issues as they arise, ensuring timely resolution.

- Support the implementation of risk management plans and contingency measures.

Documentation and Reporting

- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, and meeting notes.

- Prepare regular project status reports and presentations for senior management.

- Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and up-to-date.

Continuous Improvement

- Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and methodologies.

- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in project management.

- Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance project management skills.

Education and Experience

- 5+ years of experience in project management or a related role.

- Experience in portfolio management or within the banking or financial services industry is a plus.

Skills and Competencies

- Proven knowledge of project management principles and methodologies, including both waterfall and Agile methodologies.

- Experience in working with Jira

- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

- Strong effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

- Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.

- Ability to operate with colleagues across different time zones with a flexible approach to working hours (ability to work varied hours) to successfully interact and communicate on a global level.

Desired Skills:

• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 Foundation certification.
• Knowledge of network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPN, and basic network security protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Actively protect and promote the reputation of the bank, it’s purpose and related businesses in target media
• Proactively identify and execute media outreach opportunities aimed at helping external stakeholders understand the bank’s strengths and businesses
• Actively promote the firm’s research offerings to target media
• Regularly engage with target journalists and act as the media expert to internal stakeholders, advising on narratives and engagement strategies
• Develop and deliver high-quality communications content, including communications plans, talking points, briefing documents, announcements, internal memos, intranet stories, town hall presentations, speeches, and other materials in both English and Japanese
• Plan and execute employee campaigns aimed at promoting employee engagement and the firm’s focus on being a great place to work
• Regularly coordinate with teammates outside Japan to ensure global alignment
• Prepare regular internal reports, while managing external vendors and house-keeping tasks related to media monitoring, subscriptions, PR agency, and other external services employed by the Communications team
• Support marketing programs including managing updates to the Japanese website

Skills:

• Exceptional track record in corporate communications with at least 8 years of experience within a multi-national financial services organization or similarly complex organization
• Native Japanese and fluent English language skills
• Demonstrate exceptional writing skills, especially in Japanese, with a willingness to drive perfection and excellence
• Understanding of Japanese and international business media with established media relationships
• An outgoing personality that enjoys developing and managing relationships with key journalists in the financial community and a wide variety of internal partners
• Enjoy creating stories and content, applying critical thinking to all communications deliverables to help advance the firm’s goals and objectives
• Understanding of the banking and investment banking industry is a plus

Critical Competencies:

• Ability to understand complex issues and take a considered, systematic approach when seeking resolution
• Ability to navigate, adapt and thrive in a complex matrixed organization structure and a fast-paced industry
• A team player with a natural desire to strive for excellence and a to-do attitude
• Must be organized and have strong attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task and thrive in a deadline-oriented environment
• Be consultative, enjoy working in a high functioning team
• An enthusiastic self-starter with ambition

・Require knowledge in security industry/market - work experience in financial institution is required
・Business level English with Japanese native level fluency
・Strong team player and ability to work well independently and collaboratively with peers and stakeholders
・Strong quantitative and analytical skills
・Attention to details and the ability to process tasks accurately and in a timely manner
・Control focused with a good understanding of risks and the impacts of errors
・Interest toward regulation/regulatory document is preferable.
・Good adaptability to expanded roles and responsibilities including supervising the team

Job Description:

Job Description:

This position is for a Global Financial Crimes Manager to serve as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for Japan. The company’s local and global regulators require that the Firm in the Japan has a central contact point for AML/CTF issues and suspicious activity filing in Japan. The MLRO for Japan, under supervision, is responsible for implementing both the global Financial Crimes Policy and any local requirements.

The MLRO will be responsible for developing and maintaining all jurisdictional and policy requirements for financial crimes in country, in accordance with the requirements of Company’s Global Financial Crimes Policy, to include the maintenance of the inventory of laws, rules and mentorship which form the jurisdiction’s legal framework relating to financial crimes compliance.

Responsibilities:

The Global Financial Crimes Compliance (“GFC”) Manager under supervision, assists Global Financial Crimes Compliance executives and managers in any of the following activities in support of the identification, escalation and timely mitigation of compliance risks in alignment with the Compliance Risk Management (“ CRM”) Program and the Financial Crimes Global Policy:

• Identifying relevant regulatory change, updating the Japan Country Standard, and notifying relevant stakeholders of the change and potential impact.
• Conducting financial crimes risk assessments when required by either GFC or local regulatory requirements.
• Identifying, building and executing appropriate monitoring and testing activities.
• Identifying and reporting any matter relating to the implementation or execution of the Company’s Financial Crimes Compliance Policy and Standards, as applicable, to the Financial Crimes APAC Executive and Country Management Team.
• The provision of meaningful management of information, including review and production of Key Risk Indicators and Key Performance Indicators.
• Execute governance and management routines.
• Leading the completion and timely submission of any regulatory reporting required under the legal framework of the jurisdiction.
• Lead or handle, as applicable, any internal Corporate Audit or regulatory examination conducted by a regulator in the jurisdiction for which the MLRO is responsible, in line with the Company’s Regulatory Exam Standards.
• Leading and overseeing the GFCC training curriculum for the legal entities in Japan.
• Specific Accountabilities relating to Investigations. MLROs are accountable for analysing, investigating and resolving any investigative case assigned to them, as defined by regional or local practices, and making any necessary regulatory reporting.

Required Skills:

• At least ten (10) years’ experience in a similar or related role in a financial institution, legal or consultancy firm or with a regulatory authority
• Anti-money laundering/financial crimes experience in a financial institution or government position in a Financial Services institution and/or related government entity is strongly desired
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and solid influencing capability across all levels of management including very senior management and board levels and with regulators in Japanese or elsewhere in Asia
• An established network in the Japanese regulatory and AML community
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Can make decisions in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to self-identify priorities, deliver to deadline and handle challenging demands and partners
• Great teammate, willing to interact and discuss issues in a team environment, and take pride in your work
• Sound risk management skills and an ability to apply discernment, take decisions when required and to raise when necessary
• A flexible and solution driven perspective, able to solve problems and a determination to seek answers to complex issues
• The ability to synthesize laws, rules and regulations into practice.

Desired Skills:

• CAMS Certification.
• Experience in dealing with regulators.
• Genuine interest in the securities markets and banking world, regulation and changing legislation.