Would you like to work for one of the World’s largest banks in an exciting, dynamic and international environment?
MUFG is recruiting for a Vice President, Technical Delivery Manager for their Systems Division in Amsterdam.
MUFG Bank Europe N.V. (MBE) is a fully-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the largest ranked Financial Groups in the world in terms of assets. A world-class set of businesses and more than 180,000 employees in 50 markets. MUFG offers stability in an ever-changing market, providing services to high-profile clients worldwide.
For more than 50 years MBE offers corporate and investment banking services to both Japanese and non-Japanese corporate customers in The Netherlands and, through its branches. The goal is to be among the top performing foreign-owned banks operating in The Netherlands, providing value-added banking services and excellent operations, fulfilling both Japanese and Global Multinational Corporate customers’ needs.
MBE is committed to contributing to a more sustainable future. The MBE subsidiary based in The Netherlands is a network of branches (Germany Branch (Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Munich), Spain Branch (Madrid, Barcelona), Belgium Branch (Brussels), Austria Branch (Vienna)), managed from Amsterdam.
Your impact at MUFG
You will be accountable and responsible for coordinating and implementing simple to complex project deliveries involving several business areas across MBE as well as act as a primary contact point for all Head Office and EMEA Tech related projects and initiatives.
Function positioning
Systems Division supports MBE’s IT structures with regard to IT applications, infrastructure and hardware. There are 4 pillars in the division:
- IT Planning
- IT Service Delivery
- IT Security
- Local Branches IT
The VP Technical Delivery Manager reports to the Head of IT Planning who reports to the Head of IT Division.
The role includes the following:
- Support the MBE IT teams in the provision / transition support and change planning, whilst liaising with the project team.
- Responsible for the definition, documentation and safe execution of simple to complex projects or project deliverables, actively participating in all phases of the project. Identify, assess and manage risks to the success of the project.
- Support the cost estimation and any planning activities for the successful delivery of the project(s) to an agreed term of reference.
- Ensure that realistic project and quality plans are prepared and maintained, and track all activities against the plan, providing regular and accurate reports to stakeholders, as appropriate.
- In association with the project manager, monitor costs, timescales and resources used, and take action where these deviate from established tolerances for the agreed deliverables. Ensure that delivered systems are implemented within these criteria.
- Manage the change control procedure and ensure the agreed project deliverables are completed within planned cost, timescale and resource budgets, and are signed off. Gain agreement for revisions to the project(s) from project sponsors.
- Escalate where performance deviates from agreed tolerances. Actively represent the project team, supporting the effective relationships which have been built and maintained with the business.
- Ensure that team’s projects or project deliverables are formally closed and, where appropriate, subsequently reviewed, and that lessons learned are captured and actioned. Produce appropriate documentation to support these processes.
- Take responsibility for the team’s objectives in association with others as necessary. Provide advice, guidance and assistance to less experienced colleagues as required.
In order to be successful in the role, you will need the following:
Technical Knowledge and Skills
The function requires an intellectual and working background at HBO level and experience in a similar function or relevant area. The function requires in depth knowledge of the (intra-) departmental workflows and processes, of the products offered by our Front Office and of the applicable internal and external legislation. The function also requires knowledge and understanding/experience of/with the bank’s business, policies, rules and guidelines. Another important requirement is being able to work under pressure (meet deadlines).
- Has IT project management skills and experience, ideally PRINCE2 qualified.
- Knowledgeable and experienced in Waterfall methodology.
- Demonstrates a good overall knowledge with application development concepts and practice, with a deep knowledge in the software development technologies and delivery methodologies.
- Demonstrates an understanding of current developments in the application of Information Systems and is able to assimilate and interpret advice from specialists – technical or otherwise.
- Takes a logical, analytical approach to problem solving and pays close attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal skills and must be able to document and articulate to others key issues in the infrastructure arena.
- Able to rapidly evaluate and understand new products within the team’s scope.
- Drive the building of a service excellence culture, always putting the customer, our people and our business at the centre of everything undertaken.
- The Technical Delivery Manager keeps his/her knowledge and skills up-to-date by reading internal bulletins regarding his area and by external or internal education.
Language skills
Verbal and written communication skills in English is essential; Dutch is an advantage.
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 does MUFG have to offer:
MUFG offers you a role in one of the largest banks of the world in a growing and international environment. You have various opportunities to develop yourself through offering various training and development possibilities.
Furthermore you will have:
- Monthly team events
- The opportunity to work in an ambitious, international environment with colleagues from different countries and cultures, who strive for the best.
- Gross salary based on experience and consistent with the market.
- 8% holiday allowance and 13th month payment.
- 30 vacation days per year. Optional you can buy 15 additional days.
- Commuting allowance based on annual public transport 2nd class, most economical way, or € 0,23 per km with a max of 75km one way.
- €5,00 net remote working compensation per day, with a maximum of €60,00 per month.
- Possibility to order a mobile phone (up to €800,-)
- Possibility to order Office Equipment’s for the home office, (up to €500,-)
- Remote Working Policy i.e. Working From Home (WFH) and Remote Working in another Country.
- Bicycle plan (fiscal benefit)
- Company fitness (fiscal benefit)
- Mental health workshops and budget for external courses (i.e. Dutch language classes).
- Employee contribution towards Pension insurance (max 5%, currently 2%), our pension scheme is based on a defined contribution scheme.
- Training & development possibilities paid by the bank
MUFG is 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.
Recruitment decisions are made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with MUFG commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and obligations under the law.
