Personal Assistant to EMEA Regional Chief Auditor

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MUFG, one of the world’s most respected financial groups, is seeking a Personal Assistant to support the EMEA Regional Chief Auditor in London. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a global organisation with a 350-year legacy of integrity, responsibility, and shared growth. As part of MUFG’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a fair, transparent culture, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the EMEA audit function. You will be at the heart of a collaborative team that values your organisational expertise and interpersonal strengths, while offering you access to flexible working opportunities and ongoing professional development. If you are looking for a position where your attention to detail, reliability, and ability to connect with others will be truly valued—and where you can make a meaningful impact within a supportive network—this could be the perfect next step in your career.

• Join MUFG’s renowned EMEA team and contribute directly to the success of one of the world’s largest financial institutions, benefiting from its inclusive culture and global reach.

• Enjoy flexible working opportunities and continuous training designed to help you grow both personally and professionally within a supportive environment.

• Work closely with senior leaders, including the EMEA Regional Chief Auditor, gaining exposure to high-level decision-making processes and building valuable relationships across international teams.

What you'll do:

As Personal Assistant to the EMEA Regional Chief Auditor at MUFG in London, you will become an indispensable member of a highly regarded audit function. Your day-to-day responsibilities will centre around providing seamless administrative support that enables senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities. You will manage complex schedules across international offices, prepare essential documents for high-level meetings, coordinate travel logistics with precision, and act as a trusted liaison between departments. Your ability to anticipate needs before they arise—combined with your warm approach—will ensure that operations run smoothly even during busy periods. By supporting project management activities and maintaining rigorous confidentiality standards when handling sensitive information, you will help uphold MUFG’s reputation for integrity. Your proactive mindset will also allow you to identify opportunities for process improvement that benefit both your immediate team and the wider business.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the EMEA Regional Chief Auditor, managing complex diaries, scheduling meetings across multiple time zones, and coordinating travel arrangements with meticulous attention to detail.

• Prepare high-quality correspondence, reports, presentations, and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all documentation is accurate and delivered on time.

• Act as a key point of contact between the Chief Auditor’s office and other departments within MUFG, facilitating clear communication and fostering positive relationships throughout the organisation.

• Organise and coordinate events such as board meetings, workshops, conferences, and team offsites, handling logistics from start to finish to ensure seamless execution.

• Monitor incoming communications—including emails, calls, and post—prioritising urgent matters and responding or redirecting queries as appropriate with professionalism and discretion.

• Support project management activities by tracking deadlines, following up on outstanding actions, and maintaining records for ongoing initiatives within the audit function.

• Assist with confidential matters relating to audits or investigations by maintaining strict confidentiality protocols at all times.

• Manage expense claims, invoices, purchase orders, and budget tracking for the Chief Auditor’s office in line with company policies.

• Contribute proactively to process improvements within the team by suggesting new ways of working that enhance efficiency or collaboration.

• Provide ad hoc support on special projects or tasks as required by the Chief Auditor or wider audit leadership team.

What you bring:

To excel as Personal Assistant to the EMEA Regional Chief Auditor at MUFG in London, you will bring significant experience supporting senior leaders within complex organisations—ideally within financial services or another regulated sector. Your background demonstrates not only technical proficiency but also an empathetic approach that fosters trust among colleagues. You thrive in environments where teamwork is valued above hierarchy; your natural ability to connect with others helps create an atmosphere where everyone feels supported. Your calm demeanour under pressure allows you to handle competing demands without sacrificing quality or accuracy. In addition to your core administrative capabilities—including diary management, document preparation, event coordination—you possess strong judgement when handling sensitive matters. Your willingness to share knowledge openly contributes positively to team morale while your attention to process improvement ensures continued operational excellence.

• Demonstrated experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant supporting senior executives in a large corporate or financial services environment is essential for this role.

• Exceptional organisational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy under pressure are required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for preparing professional correspondence and interacting confidently with stakeholders at all levels.

• A high degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information is vital for success in this position.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is expected; familiarity with virtual meeting platforms is advantageous.

• Strong interpersonal skills are needed to build positive relationships across diverse teams within an inclusive workplace culture.

• A collaborative approach combined with dependability ensures you can work effectively both independently and as part of a wider network.

• Proactive problem-solving abilities enable you to anticipate challenges before they arise and suggest practical solutions that improve efficiency or service quality.

• Experience organising events or large meetings—including logistics planning—is highly desirable for this position.

• A keen eye for detail ensures all documentation meets exacting standards; previous experience managing expenses or budgets would be beneficial.

What sets MUFG apart:

MUFG stands out as one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions—a reputation built over centuries through unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. With more than 150,000 employees worldwide operating across 50 countries, MUFG offers unparalleled opportunities for personal growth within an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. The organisation invests heavily in training opportunities so every employee can develop their skills at every stage of their career journey. Flexible working options reflect MUFG’s understanding that work-life balance is crucial for wellbeing; generous pension contributions further demonstrate their commitment to long-term security for staff. Above all else, MUFG fosters a culture where collaboration thrives: employees are encouraged not just to achieve their own goals but also contribute meaningfully towards shared success—for clients, communities, and society at large.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge supporting senior leadership at one of the world’s leading financial groups—and want your talents recognised within an inclusive global network—now is the time to apply.

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; we look forward to learning how your unique skills can help shape MUFG’s future success.

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.