Working Student - Banking (SOX & Internal Control)

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Would you like to work for one of the Worlds largest banks in an exciting dynamic and international environment

We are currently recruiting for a Working Student to join our SOX & Internal Control Team in Amsterdam.

About MUFG

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MUFG) is one of the worlds leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history MUFG has a global network with approximately 2000 locations in more than 40 countries. The Group has about 120000 employees and offers services including commercial banking trust banking securities credit cards consumer finance asset management and leasing. The Group aims to be the worlds most trusted financial group through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all of the financial needs of our customers serving society and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFGs shares trade on the Tokyo Nagoya and New York stock exchanges. For more information visit MUFG in the European Economic Area

Following the decision taken by the UK in 2016 to leave the European Union MUFG has taken all of the necessary steps to ensure the continuation of all services to clients regardless of their location. Clients located in the European Economic Area (EEA) access services through MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V. as well as MUFG Securities (Europe) N.V.

About MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V.

MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V. (MBE) is a fully-owned subsidiary of MUFG Bank headquartered in Amsterdam. With offices throughout Europe our teams provide clients with comprehensive financing solutions spanning Coverage & Structured Finance Capital Markets and Transaction Banking using MUFGs global reach to provide bespoke solutions.

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The Working Student in SOX & Internal Control supports maintenance and development of the SOX / Internal Control framework across MBE and mature process and control documentation within the Finance department. The Working Student brings an in control mindset to improve risk awareness across the Finance division. The following main responsibilities fall into the domain of the role:

• Control testing of controls in SOX scope and Internal controls across the Finance function (Core finance Regulatory reporting Tax Financial planning)
• Maintaining and developing the SOX / Internal control framework for Group / Local purposes ( scope) including related reporting;
• Developing and progressing the maturity of the finance control framework and coordination with responsible business owners on periodic (RSCA/Business process) updates;

The function forms part of MBE Finance Division (residing under the CFO) and is reporting directly into the Head of SOX and Internal Control. MBE has multiple branches in EU countries and is part of the wider MUFG Group. As such there is interaction with colleagues located in other countries. Apart from colleagues within Finance for MBE the student in this role will interact with colleagues of Operational Risk Management IT Internal and External Audit and owners of (SOX) controls.

The role includes the following:

• Support and provide guidance to other colleagues to understand and develop their knowledge and mindset towards proper risk and controls.
• Provide support in relation to SOX / Internal Control matters within MBE finance.
• Control testing of Internal controls across the finance function (Core Finance Regulatory Reporting Tax Financial Planning)
• Maintenance and development of the SOX / Internal control framework for Group purposes (JGAAP/USGAAP scope) including related testing (design and effectiveness) and reporting for Entity Level Business IT and financial controls;
• Performing QA reviews on control testing undertaken by Control Owners/Testers.
• If applicable for new processes in scope build upon the existing RSCA and coordinate with ORM the required update for scope (create an end to end flowchart review completeness of key risks & controls and ensure stakeholder sign-off).
• Development and progress the maturity of the finance control framework and coordinate with responsible business owners the periodic (RSCA/Business process) update;
• Review the results (TOD TOE) of respective controls at outsourced (internal/external) parties within the finance domain
• Assist and support business units in enhancing their process & controls for the SOX/Internal control scope where deficiencies and issues have been identified.
• Facilitate SOX External audit (requests planning meetings planification etc.)
• Support to Head of Sox and Internal Control and Finance Management if and when required.

In order to be successful in the role you will need the following:

Skills and experience:

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student with interest in or affinity with banking financial services or related field.
• There should be affinity with developments and risk and controls in the IT or Finance domain. Knowledge of banking its products and processes is considered a plus.
• Knowledge of SOX and/or control testing (IT/Business controls) is considered a plus.
• Experience with GRC systems and in particular OpenPages is considered a plus.
• Proficient in written and spoken English. Other languages like Dutch German or Japanese would be considered a plus.
• The candidate should be able to work well in an environment which is challenging and requires meeting deadlines and performing stakeholder management for different parts of MBE and the wider MUFG organization.
• Experience with applications for flowcharting would be a plus

Personal requirements:

Integrity and Responsibility

• Balance Risk with Opportunity
• Customer Focus
• Demonstrate Global Perspective

Professionalism and Teamwork

• Drive For Results
• Collaborate and Build Partnerships
• Communicate Effectively and Professionally

Challenge Ourselves To Grow

• Influence and Inspire Others
• Lead Change & Seek Continuous Improvement
• Think Strategically
• Manage and Develop Talent

What do we have to offer:

• We offer you an opportunity to work in one of the largest banks of the world in a growing and international environment. You have various opportunities to develop yourself and we will support you with that by offering various training and development possibilities.
• Monthly team events.
• To work in an ambitious international environment with colleagues from different countries and cultures who strive for the best.

Additional information:

The application window will be closed per 19 September 2025.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

The role is based in the Netherlands.

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.