Overview
Technology is responsible for the operation, development and support of all technology across all areas of the local and international business. We ensure the IT strategy, architecture solutions, and service delivery are firmly aligned to business requirements and long‑term strategy of the group.
Technology comprises the following functions:
* Architecture and Development team - responsible for the provision of shared services including architecture, middleware, new systems development, quality assurance and release management.
* Middle, Risk and Back Office Team - responsible for all the applications used by these areas including the main trading system, Murex.
* Front Office Solutions - provides a business‑oriented focus to all technological developments that affect the trading floor.
* Infrastructure team - supports the operation of all production services, voice and data networks, other voice systems and desktop systems.
* Programme Office and Purchasing - responsible for definition, prioritisation and delivery of the annual investment portfolio as well as procurement and software licence management.
* IT Risk and Control - responsible for implementing and managing all technology related controls over IT and information risk and business continuity, supports the provision of disaster recovery solutions, performs risk assessments, and manages business recovery plans and the business recovery facility. Information Security is also the responsibility of this function.
Main Purpose of the Role
As a Global Red Team Senior Operator at the Vice President level, you will lead and shape advanced adversary simulation exercises that rigorously test and enhance MUFG's global security posture. This role is designed for seasoned offensive security professionals with deep technical expertise and a passion for mentoring and developing junior talent. You will drive complex Red Team operations, collaborate across threat intelligence and detection engineering teams, and influence strategic improvements in detection and response capabilities across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
* To ensure effective management and control of information security, IT and information risk for MUSI and EMEA Bank by ensuring all appropriate Security, IT and common‑sense controls are in place and evidencing them across the whole business and IT department.
* To liaise with other information security functions within the MUS international business and MUFG group to ensure a consistent approach to all controls, standards and policies is adopted across the organisation.
* To ensure all necessary Information Security controls are in place and that an appropriate strategy to protect the firm from all Cyber, external and internal threats is defined and being implemented.
* To develop, implement and manage compliance with appropriate IS and IT Security policies, standards and procedures.
* To support the relationship and reporting requirements between Technology and internal and external bodies such as auditors, management committees, Tokyo head office, regulators (via Compliance), Operational Risk.
* Lead the design, planning, and execution of sophisticated Red Team engagements simulating advanced persistent threats across global enterprise environments.
* Develop and refine Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) aligned with MITRE ATT&CK to challenge and validate detection and response mechanisms.
* Conduct advanced adversary emulation, lateral movement, privilege escalation, and persistence operations in diverse environments.
* Reverse engineer proof‑of‑concept exploits and assess their relevance and impact within MUFG's infrastructure.
* Partner with Blue Team, Detection Engineering, and Threat Intelligence to validate findings and enhance detection logic and response workflows.
* Deliver clear, actionable reporting of findings, attack paths, and remediation strategies to both technical and executive stakeholders.
* Lead the development and maintenance of internal Red Team tools, scripts, and infrastructure to support scalable operations.
* Stay at the forefront of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and offensive security methodologies to inform team strategy and tooling.
* Collaborate with blue team and selected vendor or with Global red team to plan and execute annual purple team testing.
* Implement and maintain governance of any assessment findings, remediation progress and create regular reporting for tech and executives.
* Collaborate with other technology teams (i.e. infra, app and etc) to develop and improve defensive strategies and security measures to prevent real‑world attacks.
* Create executive report from technical assessment report.
* Support Information Security incidents where requested.
* Manage grey and black box testing solution including identified threats and vulnerabilities.
* Availability for out‑of‑hours support when necessary.
Qualifications
* 5-7 years of experience in information security or IT, with at least 3 years focused on Red Team operations or offensive security.
* Demonstrated experience conducting Red Team or advanced penetration testing engagements.
* Familiarity with C2 frameworks (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Mythic, Sliver), evasion techniques, and post‑exploitation tooling.
Technical Skills
* Proficient in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash, C/C++).
* Strong understanding of Windows and Linux internals, Active Directory, and enterprise network architecture.
* Experience with vulnerability research, exploit development, and threat emulation.
* Familiarity with security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST‑CSF, and OWASP.
Professional Skills
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a threat actor mindset.
* Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate technical findings into business impact.
* Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, global environment.
Personal Requirements
* Excellent communication skills.
* Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability.
* A proactive, motivated approach.
* The ability to operate with urgency and prioritize work accordingly.
* Strong decision‑making skills, with the ability to demonstrate sound judgement.
* A structured and logical approach to work.
* Strong problem‑solving skills.
* A creative and innovative approach to work.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurized environment.
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve.
We stand for our values, building long‑term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with approximately 350 years of history, MUFG is a global network with around 2,300 offices in over 50 countries including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia and Oceania, and East Asia. The group has over 150,000 employees, offering services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. As one of the top financial groups globally with a vision to be the world's most trusted, we want to attract, nurture and retain the most talented individuals in the market. The size and range of MUFG's global business creates opportunities for our employees to stretch themselves and reap the rewards, whilst our common values, to behave with integrity and responsibility, and to build a culture which is fair, transparent, and honest, underpin everything that we do. We aim to be the financial partner of choice for our clients, whatever their requirements, building long‑term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: MTU) stock exchanges. The group's operating companies include, but are not limited to, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking (Japan's leading trust bank), Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings (one of Japan's largest securities firms), and MUFG Americas Holdings.
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