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The Global Financial Crimes Division (GFCD) is MUFG Bank’s independent risk management and oversight function for financial crimes compliance globally. The GFCD defines and oversees the implementation of the MUFG Bank’s global financial crimes compliance framework across businesses, functions, and geographies. GFCD Summer Analysts will help detect, deter, and prevent financial crimes and mitigate risks by promoting a consistent approach to anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) compliance across MUFG’s global operations.

Our 10-week GFCD Summer Analyst Program offers rising seniors the chance to gain practical experience and business exposure in the world of financial crimes compliance. The Program goes beyond providing a glimpse into our firm; it presents a unique opportunity to lay the groundwork for a fulfilling career in financial crimes compliance.

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What will you gain from the GFCD Summer Analyst Program?

The GFCD offers a chance for you to immerse yourself in our global firm. Our diverse colleagues are connected by a common ambition to create change for the better – from forging more dynamic career paths, to driving progress in our communities, to continually reshaping the standards of global financial crimes compliance.

Career Progression: Top-performing Summer Analysts may receive a full-time offer and will be eligible to join the GFCD Compliance Analyst Program post-graduation.
Work Experience: You will be assigned to support a specific financial crimes compliance function, concentrating and quickly developing the skills and knowledge required to become an integral part of the team.
Support and Guidance: GFCD professionals at all levels will serve as your instructors and mentors. At the end of the Program, you will leave with a better understanding of the world of financial crimes compliance.
Structured Learning Plan: The GFCD will provide continued financial crimes compliance learning opportunities that align to the objectives of hosting teams. This includes a one week Financial Crimes Bootcamp at the start of our Program, offering a background and insight on MUFG GFCD and current industry topics.
Networking Opportunities: Participate in activities that foster networking with peers, managers, colleagues, and senior leaders across MUFG.

Global Financial Crimes Division (GFCD) Summer Analyst Placement Groups*

*Note: Group availability and allocations will change year by year. Please refer to the job posting for specific details regarding group participation for each cohort.

Global Anti-Money Laundering (GAML)

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) is a core component of Financial Crimes Compliance focused on preventing criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income. Banks play a key role in identifying and reporting suspicious activity that could be linked to crimes like corruption, drug trafficking, or terrorism.

Summer Analysts assigned to AML may assist with:

Reviewing customer profiles as part of Know Your Customer (KYC) processes to ensure we understand who we’re doing business with;
Reviewing in-fight documentation to confirm inclusion of global exceptions and guidance documents and identify recent regulatory developments and guidance on the topic through open research;
Supporting review of project plans and associated initiatives as related to the Project Raijin 1C1K strategy;
Performing open research on anti-money laundering public policy initiatives to aid the department’s focus on emerging risks to the bank, including topics such as payments, digital assets, and casinos/gaming;
Involvement with ongoing Global AML Advisory reviews of complex questions raised within the bank; and,
Supporting Global KYC Team strategy initiatives, including review of KYC operating manuals to aid Global optimization efforts, working in partnership between the Global AML Advisory supervisory function and Global KYC Team.

AML work is fast-paced, detail-oriented, and essential to protecting the financial system from abuse. It offers Summer Analysts a first-hand look at the intersection of finance, law, and global security.

Global Sanctions Compliance

Sanctions Compliance is a critical function within Financial Crimes Compliance that ensures the organization adheres to international laws and regulations that restrict business dealings with certain countries, entities, and individuals. These restrictions—known as economic sanctions—are typically imposed by governments and international bodies like the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the United Nations, or the European Union.

Summer Analysts supporting Sanctions Compliance may help with:

Creating Global Sanctions Advisory newsletter;
Assisting in streamlining and re-organizing of the Global Sanctions Advisory SharePoint site; and
Assisting in the standardization of Global Sanctions training & new hire materials.

Working in Sanctions Compliance gives Summer Analysts valuable exposure to how banks manage global risk and maintain trust with regulators and international partners.

Global Financial Crimes Design, Tuning & Optimization

The Global Transaction Monitoring (TM) – Data Tuning & Optimization (DTO) team plays a specialized role in ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the bank’s AML detection systems. These systems generate alerts when potentially suspicious activity is detected in customer transactions. However, to be truly effective, the system’s logic, thresholds, and rules must be carefully calibrated—and that’s where this team comes in.

Summer Analysts supporting DTO may help with:

Analyzing alert data to identify patterns, false positives, and opportunities to improve detection.
Supporting model tuning exercises to adjust system parameters so that the right risks are being captured.
Reviewing rule performance metrics to help the team ensure that monitoring is both accurate and efficient.
Collaborating with data scientists and investigators to evaluate system changes and their impact on AML outcomes.

This area is ideal for Summer Analysts with an interest in data analysis, financial crime, and technology. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at how banks use data to strengthen compliance programs and manage risk intelligently.

QUALIFICATIONS

Rising senior, preferably having earned a GPA of 3.0 or above.
An interest in banking law and regulation, financial crimes compliance, or risk management.
Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and individual initiative, self-discipline, and integrity, who exhibits strong leadership qualities and the ability to develop creative solutions.
You work well independently as well as in teams, with the ability to collaborate with groups across the organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and engaging presentation skills.
Strong time management, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Technologically savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio). Having strong SharePoint skills is also preferred.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis and not require visa sponsorship now, or in the future.

ANALYST SPOTLIGHT

Ryan A.

University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Risk & Control Office

“The Summer Analyst Program was an incredible experience with opportunities to learn around every corner. I was truly blessed to able to start my career with MUFG as a result of this program.”

Alejandra A.

Arizona State University
Enterprise Technology Services

"My Summer with MUFG was extremely insightful. Not only did I get to learn about the banking system and work on several projects, but I was surrounded by a great team who pushed me to grow and explore."

Danielle J.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Enterprise Information Security (Global Incident Response Team)

"The Summer Analyst internship focused heavily on my personal career development. I was able to network with individuals from different departments, access free training to strengthen my skills and do meaningful work."

Donna S.

University of Texas at Arlington,
Enterprise Technology Services

"It was great to intern with a professional, friendly team and take part in producing high-quality coding work. A few days into my internship at MUFG, I saw my future self working at this great bank."