Assistant Vice President, Cyber Project Manager

Location: London

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MUFG, one of the world’s leading financial groups with a rich heritage spanning over 360 years, is seeking a Cybersecurity Technical Delivery Manager at Assistant Vice President level to join their London office. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in delivering complex cybersecurity projects within a global organisation renowned for its commitment to integrity, responsibility, and transparency.

You will be part of a supportive team that values professional growth, collaboration, and shared success, while contributing to the ongoing development of robust cyber frameworks across EMEA. MUFG offers a unique environment where your expertise will be nurtured and your achievements recognised, all within a culture that prioritises fairness, honesty, and long-term relationships. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in environments where teamwork and knowledge-sharing are celebrated, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

• Join a globally respected financial institution with over 180,000 employees and a presence in more than 50 markets, offering unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team dedicated to delivering strategic cybersecurity projects that protect critical assets and support sustainable growth across EMEA.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and access to extensive training programmes designed to help you grow your skills and advance your career within MUFG.

What you'll do

As Cybersecurity Technical Delivery Manager at MUFG in London, you will be entrusted with managing the technical delivery of diverse cybersecurity projects that underpin the bank’s commitment to safeguarding its operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve interpreting complex regulatory requirements into actionable programme objectives; overseeing the successful execution of projects from inception through completion; developing essential project artefacts; maintaining rigorous standards in documentation; facilitating clear communication among stakeholders; coaching colleagues; planning work streams; engaging with suppliers; and ensuring compliance with international security frameworks.

Success in this role requires you to be highly organised, detail-oriented, adept at stakeholder management, and committed to fostering an environment where collaboration thrives. You will play a crucial part in supporting MUFG’s vision of being the world’s most trusted financial group by delivering solutions that protect clients’ interests while promoting shared growth.

• Interpret regulatory requirements and industry best practices relevant to cybersecurity, translating them into business-aligned programme deliverables that support organisational goals.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple cybersecurity projects across Bank and Securities entities, ensuring alignment with scope, cost, and timescale commitments.
• Support the creation and execution of key project artefacts including charters, roadmaps, role matrices, status reports, programme schedules, issues and risk logs, communication protocols, escalation plans, scope change assessments, and change requests.
• Develop comprehensive business requirements specifications and maintain requirements traceability matrices to ensure clarity throughout project lifecycles.
• Oversee project hygiene by maintaining high standards in documentation, reporting, finance management, and steering committee engagement.
• Facilitate effective communication between stakeholders at all levels by preparing management reports and providing regular updates on project progress.
• Coach team members through knowledge transfer sessions and constructive feedback to foster skill development and promote best-in-class security architecture adoption.
• Plan and prioritise multiple work streams in response to rapidly evolving portfolios within the Technology domain.
• Engage with suppliers and third parties to assess risks associated with external products or services used in cybersecurity initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with various Cyber/IT Security frameworks such as NIST, ISO-27001, PCI-DSS, EBA-ICT, and FFIECS throughout project delivery.

What you bring

To excel as Cybersecurity Technical Delivery Manager at MUFG you will bring proven experience managing large-scale cybersecurity projects involving ambiguity and complexity. Your background should include hands-on exposure to implementing advanced IT security solutions across multiple domains such as identity management or threat intelligence. You will possess deep familiarity with global programme structures as well as regulatory frameworks governing cyber risk.

Your interpersonal skills will enable you to build trustful relationships at every operational level while communicating technical concepts clearly. You are adept at analysing data needed for measuring progress against objectives; troubleshooting obstacles proactively; coaching teams through knowledge sharing; presenting findings accurately; handling tight deadlines calmly; making sound judgements under pressure; applying logical approaches to problem-solving; innovating when required; paying attention to detail; operating entity-neutrally across MUFG Bank & Securities EMEA plc; resolving conflicts diplomatically; complying with all relevant controls & obligations.

Your passion for cybersecurity combined with professionalism & teamwork will ensure you contribute positively towards MUFG’s client-centric culture.

• Experience managing multiple complex projects within cybersecurity technology domains such as DLP implementation, infrastructure replacement, cloud monitoring tools deployment.
• Demonstrable proficiency across key information IT security technologies including Identity & Access Management, Threat Intelligence, Risk Evaluation, Security Assessment/Testing, Incident Management, Vendor/Cloud product assessment.
• Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity principles and elements relevant to global programme structures.
• Proven track record of senior stakeholder management coupled with strong management reporting capabilities.
• Degree educated or equivalent experience demonstrating analytical ability for solving unusual or difficult problems.
• Mastery of Project Delivery Life Cycle (PDLC) controls alongside structured project management experience deploying security-related initiatives.
• Understanding of current best practice approaches to security assurance as well as application of security frameworks like NIST or ISO-27001.
• Experience in project methodologies covering architecture pattern development, requirements analysis, design review and risk assessment.
• Ability to plan/prioritise multiple work streams amid changing portfolios while turning business problems into optimal technical designs aligned with user needs.
• Broad experience in computer/network systems including IT security plus supplier/third party risk management.

What sets this company apart

MUFG stands out as one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions thanks to its unwavering commitment to integrity, responsibility and transparency. With over 180,000 employees worldwide operating in more than 50 markets—and a legacy stretching back centuries—MUFG offers unmatched stability alongside opportunities for personal growth. The company fosters an inclusive culture where fairness prevails: employees are encouraged to challenge themselves professionally while benefiting from supportive leadership focused on communal success.

Flexible working arrangements allow you to balance life’s demands without compromising career ambitions. Generous pension contributions provide peace of mind for your future while extensive training programmes empower you to expand your skillset continuously. At MUFG you’ll find yourself surrounded by knowledgeable colleagues who value collaboration above all else—making it an ideal place for those who wish not only to advance their own careers but also contribute meaningfully towards building long-term relationships that serve society sustainably.

For more information about MUFG’s values-driven approach visit mufgemea.com.

What's next

If you are ready to take your cybersecurity expertise further within a globally respected organisation that values teamwork and professional development apply now!

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We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.

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