Vice President, Credit Analysis, Energy team (12m fixed term contract) Vice President, Credit Analysis, Energy team (12m fixed term contract) Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 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. Overview of the Department/Section The Credit Analysis team is the Bank's first line of defence, sitting alongside CIB bankers to promote an optimal risk / return on the banks' lending opportunities. Credit Analysis is a 50+ team organised into 5 sector corporate teams. Each credit analyst is responsible for managing risk exposure across an EMEA wide portfolio. Analysts work with Front Office teams on live transactions & risk monitoring to identify and mitigate risks associated with the structure, documentation, counterparty, industry and macroeconomics. Main Purpose of the Role We are looking for a senior credit analyst on a short-term (12 month) contract to cover a varied portfolio of largely non IG/private company/complex IG corporate credits across the Energy space. The credit analyst will perform forward looking fundamental credit calls on live transactions, limit renewals and annual reviews. Along with client meetings the analyst completes a credit opinion including cash flow forecast, recommending approval, a neutral stance, or non-approval of the proposed transaction. Updating financial analysis for quarterly and year end results. Actively monitoring assigned portfolio of IG and NIG corporates for potential changes in credit risk. Assign or update internal ratings. Coach junior team members and assist team manager to review their papers. Assist team manager in the management of the team workflow and other day to day operations/projects/initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead complex client credit due diligence following key risk events or for on-boarding of new clients. Quickly assess key credit issues, raise salient points to the correct stakeholders and to assess the risk-reward trade off. Ability to multi-task and manage ever changing and often conflicting priorities; Ability to work with a high level of motivation and initiative; Work diligently to develop technical skills and industry knowledge related to the role. Work towards becoming an expert in a sector and/or geography. Ensure accurate and timely compliance with internal rules and reporting procedures. Undertake specific country and industrial sector research as well as leading other team or departmental project work as appropriate. As directed, support the development of junior staff members through coaching and review of work. Work Experience Extensive experience in fundamental credit analysis, preferably gained in a corporate or investment bank. There should be an emphasis on credit analysis in the context of a transaction or event. Skills and Experience Functional / Technical Competencies: Experience of covering Investment Grade, Non-Investment Grade and private company credits. Preference for prior experience in the Energy sector across EMEA, albeit not mandatory. Experience in structured lending transactions in the context of the Energy sector would be advantageous. Ability to take a forward looking view using cash flow modelling and stressing testing. Existing experience in coaching, mentoring and reviewing junior credit analysts work. Strong understanding of complex loan/bond documentation and key credit protections. Good understanding of market risk and ISDA's. Languages desirable and ability to work across regions with locally based coverage teams. Education / Qualifications: Degree level. Other financial professional qualifications (e.g. CFA, ACCA, ACA etc.) will be seen as highly beneficial. Personal Requirements A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly. Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement. A structured and logical approach to work. Strong problem solving skills. The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong numerical skills. 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.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Vice President, Credit Analysis, Energy team (12m fixed term contract) Vice President, Credit Analysis, Energy team (12m fixed term contract) Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 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. Overview of the Department/Section The Credit Analysis team is the Bank's first line of defence, sitting alongside CIB bankers to promote an optimal risk / return on the banks' lending opportunities. Credit Analysis is a 50+ team organised into 5 sector corporate teams. Each credit analyst is responsible for managing risk exposure across an EMEA wide portfolio. Analysts work with Front Office teams on live transactions & risk monitoring to identify and mitigate risks associated with the structure, documentation, counterparty, industry and macroeconomics. Main Purpose of the Role We are looking for a senior credit analyst on a short-term (12 month) contract to cover a varied portfolio of largely non IG/private company/complex IG corporate credits across the Energy space. The credit analyst will perform forward looking fundamental credit calls on live transactions, limit renewals and annual reviews. Along with client meetings the analyst completes a credit opinion including cash flow forecast, recommending approval, a neutral stance, or non-approval of the proposed transaction. Updating financial analysis for quarterly and year end results. Actively monitoring assigned portfolio of IG and NIG corporates for potential changes in credit risk. Assign or update internal ratings. Coach junior team members and assist team manager to review their papers. Assist team manager in the management of the team workflow and other day to day operations/projects/initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead complex client credit due diligence following key risk events or for on-boarding of new clients. Quickly assess key credit issues, raise salient points to the correct stakeholders and to assess the risk-reward trade off. Ability to multi-task and manage ever changing and often conflicting priorities; Ability to work with a high level of motivation and initiative; Work diligently to develop technical skills and industry knowledge related to the role. Work towards becoming an expert in a sector and/or geography. Ensure accurate and timely compliance with internal rules and reporting procedures. Undertake specific country and industrial sector research as well as leading other team or departmental project work as appropriate. As directed, support the development of junior staff members through coaching and review of work. Work Experience Extensive experience in fundamental credit analysis, preferably gained in a corporate or investment bank. There should be an emphasis on credit analysis in the context of a transaction or event. Skills and Experience Functional / Technical Competencies: Experience of covering Investment Grade, Non-Investment Grade and private company credits. Preference for prior experience in the Energy sector across EMEA, albeit not mandatory. Experience in structured lending transactions in the context of the Energy sector would be advantageous. Ability to take a forward looking view using cash flow modelling and stressing testing. Existing experience in coaching, mentoring and reviewing junior credit analysts work. Strong understanding of complex loan/bond documentation and key credit protections. Good understanding of market risk and ISDA's. Languages desirable and ability to work across regions with locally based coverage teams. Education / Qualifications: Degree level. Other financial professional qualifications (e.g. CFA, ACCA, ACA etc.) will be seen as highly beneficial. Personal Requirements A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly. Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement. A structured and logical approach to work. Strong problem solving skills. The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong numerical skills. 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.
Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 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. eFX Trader - Vice President Overall Purpose of Job: Responsible for eFX book running during London hours, monitoring and analysing client trading behaviour, driving enhancements to eFX pricing and hedging strategy and working with eSales to optimise client experience and performance. Essential Functions: Maximize E-Markets PnL across products, through regular performance review and client optimization. Trade Monitoring - eg. atypical flows, unusual client behavior - Position Breaks, eg. Falcon STP issues, Technology Issues & collaborate closely with Morgan Stanley trading. Collaborate closely with FXDTD and Sales to grow MSMS PnL and Sales Margin. Work with E-Sales & Voice Sales to optimize client pricing in electronic products to achieve PnL and market share goals. Work with global sales force to enhance client engagement and improve client service. Drive requirements & provide guidance to SMEs and quant team to develop performance alerting & client valuation models. Communicate with internal sales and trading Matrix users at MUFG on pricing and trade behavior. Own review and execution of suggested pricing changes, provide feedback to further improve signals. Education: Advanced degree in quantitative areas from Top universities. Work Experience: At least 3 years book running experience. At least 3 years client analysis experience. Deep understanding of FX products including pricing and risk management. Familiarity with clients' product needs and trading behaviour. Familiarity with electronic trading platforms. Functional/Technical Skills and Knowledge requirements: Ability to concentrate and perform in fast paced trading environment. Ability to follow the guidance to avoid operation errors. Coding skills in any modern language (e.g. Python, Kdb/Q). Ability to use software prototyping and developing client analysis tool sets. Ability to communicate efficiently with colleagues and clients. 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. At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 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. eFX Trader - Vice President Overall Purpose of Job: Responsible for eFX book running during London hours, monitoring and analysing client trading behaviour, driving enhancements to eFX pricing and hedging strategy and working with eSales to optimise client experience and performance. Essential Functions: Maximize E-Markets PnL across products, through regular performance review and client optimization. Trade Monitoring - eg. atypical flows, unusual client behavior - Position Breaks, eg. Falcon STP issues, Technology Issues & collaborate closely with Morgan Stanley trading. Collaborate closely with FXDTD and Sales to grow MSMS PnL and Sales Margin. Work with E-Sales & Voice Sales to optimize client pricing in electronic products to achieve PnL and market share goals. Work with global sales force to enhance client engagement and improve client service. Drive requirements & provide guidance to SMEs and quant team to develop performance alerting & client valuation models. Communicate with internal sales and trading Matrix users at MUFG on pricing and trade behavior. Own review and execution of suggested pricing changes, provide feedback to further improve signals. Education: Advanced degree in quantitative areas from Top universities. Work Experience: At least 3 years book running experience. At least 3 years client analysis experience. Deep understanding of FX products including pricing and risk management. Familiarity with clients' product needs and trading behaviour. Familiarity with electronic trading platforms. Functional/Technical Skills and Knowledge requirements: Ability to concentrate and perform in fast paced trading environment. Ability to follow the guidance to avoid operation errors. Coding skills in any modern language (e.g. Python, Kdb/Q). Ability to use software prototyping and developing client analysis tool sets. Ability to communicate efficiently with colleagues and clients. 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. At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
Associate, Relationship Management - Growth & Middle Market Technology Associate, Relationship Management - Growth & Middle Market Technology Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id -WD Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 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. OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION Growth & Middle Market Technology Banking is a specialised team dedicated to building lead relationships through delivering sound, strategic, and balanced advice to early stage, growth stage, mature, and public companies. The mission for this team is to: Deliver in-depth technology industry knowledge, with a focus on industry trends, dynamics, and the competitive landscape. Accelerate the strategic dialogue between the client and MUFG. Provide access to an industry specialised credit organisation, delivering faster decisions to the client. Align relationships within GMTT and all product partners. Leverage MUFG's advanced technology partnerships, innovation, strategic & commercial capital teams. Engage with venture capital firms and access partnerships with venture debt lenders. NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS None MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Primary support for originating, evaluating and underwriting loans and other credit exposures to Growth and Middle Market Technology Companies. Supporting Growth and Middle Market transaction origination and execution efforts. Critical functions include assessing client profitability, risk factors associated with each credit and determining origination efforts based on established policies and guidelines. Responsibilities will also include pitching, marketing support for all origination activities plus credit management and monitoring the portfolio with the goal of maximising the bank's net income while minimising credit costs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Work within a deal team environment to support the origination efforts and management of the Growth and Middle Market Credit Solutions business unit. Perform due diligence on new transactions as well as regularly scheduled evaluation of the existing loan portfolio. Provide support for execution, evaluating, structuring and negotiating terms and credit agreements with clients. Support the preparation of detailed business rationales and credit analyses including required credit applications in accordance with internal policies and regulatory guidance, including the evaluation of company-specific, industry, and regulatory risks; and company historical operating performance, projected operating performance and capital structure. Modelling skills required for both the capital and credit application process and quarterly review presentations. Provide support for the syndication strategy, including lender presentations and liaison with participant lenders, and participate in client and bank meetings as necessary. Understand and maintain knowledge of industries represented in portfolio, including technical aspects and regulatory issues utilizing internal and external sources. Oversight of facility closing and booking procedures including both operations and documentation. Policy and Transaction Responsibilities: Support the communication with all internal product partners and the credit approval division including final hold level strategies to ensure alignment. Evaluate and establish appropriate profitability for transactions and correlate appropriate exposure level with regard to exposure on both a transaction and group level. Ensure compliance with policy and regulatory requirements. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Annual recurring revenue or emerging cash flow lending experience with growth tech companies. WORK EXPERIENCE Experience of working in financial institutions or equivalent origination and credit related functions, analysing corporate borrowers. Knowledge of accounting and corporate finance. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Strong time management and organisational skills. Attention to detail. Strong financial modelling skills required. Good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel. 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.
Feb 09, 2025
Full time
Associate, Relationship Management - Growth & Middle Market Technology Associate, Relationship Management - Growth & Middle Market Technology Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id -WD Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 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. OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION Growth & Middle Market Technology Banking is a specialised team dedicated to building lead relationships through delivering sound, strategic, and balanced advice to early stage, growth stage, mature, and public companies. The mission for this team is to: Deliver in-depth technology industry knowledge, with a focus on industry trends, dynamics, and the competitive landscape. Accelerate the strategic dialogue between the client and MUFG. Provide access to an industry specialised credit organisation, delivering faster decisions to the client. Align relationships within GMTT and all product partners. Leverage MUFG's advanced technology partnerships, innovation, strategic & commercial capital teams. Engage with venture capital firms and access partnerships with venture debt lenders. NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS None MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Primary support for originating, evaluating and underwriting loans and other credit exposures to Growth and Middle Market Technology Companies. Supporting Growth and Middle Market transaction origination and execution efforts. Critical functions include assessing client profitability, risk factors associated with each credit and determining origination efforts based on established policies and guidelines. Responsibilities will also include pitching, marketing support for all origination activities plus credit management and monitoring the portfolio with the goal of maximising the bank's net income while minimising credit costs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Work within a deal team environment to support the origination efforts and management of the Growth and Middle Market Credit Solutions business unit. Perform due diligence on new transactions as well as regularly scheduled evaluation of the existing loan portfolio. Provide support for execution, evaluating, structuring and negotiating terms and credit agreements with clients. Support the preparation of detailed business rationales and credit analyses including required credit applications in accordance with internal policies and regulatory guidance, including the evaluation of company-specific, industry, and regulatory risks; and company historical operating performance, projected operating performance and capital structure. Modelling skills required for both the capital and credit application process and quarterly review presentations. Provide support for the syndication strategy, including lender presentations and liaison with participant lenders, and participate in client and bank meetings as necessary. Understand and maintain knowledge of industries represented in portfolio, including technical aspects and regulatory issues utilizing internal and external sources. Oversight of facility closing and booking procedures including both operations and documentation. Policy and Transaction Responsibilities: Support the communication with all internal product partners and the credit approval division including final hold level strategies to ensure alignment. Evaluate and establish appropriate profitability for transactions and correlate appropriate exposure level with regard to exposure on both a transaction and group level. Ensure compliance with policy and regulatory requirements. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Annual recurring revenue or emerging cash flow lending experience with growth tech companies. WORK EXPERIENCE Experience of working in financial institutions or equivalent origination and credit related functions, analysing corporate borrowers. Knowledge of accounting and corporate finance. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Strong time management and organisational skills. Attention to detail. Strong financial modelling skills required. Good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel. 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.
Vice President, Growth Markets Origination - Central Asia Coverage (Fluent Russian) Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 15 Days Ago job requisition id -WD Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 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. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Vice President for Growth Markets is responsible, with a high degree of independence, for origination, maintenance and development of multi-product relationships with sovereign, financial institutions and corporate clients in Central Asia. As a member of the Growth Markets team, the Vice President will be responsible for ensuring that MUFG corporate clients receive exceptional service throughout the life of financing transactions, in accord with all relevant internal and regulatory processes, guidelines and standards. Within the Growth Markets desk, this position will be primarily dedicated to the Central Asian customer base but may, from time to time, include tasks related to supporting the Head of the Department in various initiatives relating to development of Growth Markets business line. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Origination & Marketing: with a high degree of independence and supporting senior banker(s) to originate MUFG banking products and services to Central Asian clients. Work jointly with the product teams including DCM Loans, Structured Finance, Transaction Banking, Derivatives, etc. Establish, develop and maintain multi-product banking relationships with sovereign, financial institutions and corporate clients in Central Asia. Commercial relationships imply direct access to and communication with the client's Treasury, Corporate Finance and Commercial Operations functions. Overall relationship management comprises day-to-day coverage as well as strategic planning and forward-looking development of all commercial opportunities with designated clients. Marketing and coordination of all banking products proposed by MUFG and appropriate MUSI product teams- and participation in or leadership of all associated commercial discussions. Execution and operational oversight of all process relating to the origination of new transactions and maintenance of existing transactions for clients in Central Asia. Origination of new transactions encompasses the preparation, in coordination with appropriate colleagues, of all associated internal processes related to the application for and gaining of Credit approval. Accountability includes ensuring the delivery of all transaction management tasks associated with clients under the individual's responsibility including, for example, amendments and waivers associated with syndicated facilities. Independently prepare deal screening proposals, account plans, return calculations, client proposals, call memos and presentations. Support Relationship Managers in gathering market intelligence and target client research. Independently prepare credit applications. Execution and Negotiation: Take lead in negotiating with internal / external legal teams, borrowers, other bank syndicate members to ensure negotiation and timely execution of documentation to a consistently high standard, reflecting MUFG's preferred position as much as possible. Pre- and post-signing administration to ensure the smooth execution of Mandate and credit facility documentation. Provide general support to the wider team as may be required, including follow up with the different departments and divisions within the Bank (e.g. compliance, middle and back office planning related tasks, process waivers as appropriate, liaise with other business units). Provide general support to the Department Head, Team Heads as required from time to time, including the preparation/ update of strategy proposals and initiatives, financial data and business planning related activities. WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: Relevant industry exposure and corporate banking experience of at least 3-5 years. Preferred: Experience in Central Asia and similar markets. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential Fluency in spoken and written Russian. Good understanding of and familiarity with corporate and investment banking products, with a focus on Syndicated Lending, Transaction Banking, Debt Capital Markets, Rate & Commodity Derivatives, Export/Trade and Project Finance, and Blended Finance. Strong credit analysis skills. Adequate legal documentation experience. Experience with preparing client pitches and presentations. A can-do attitude and strong interpersonal skills are absolutely critical. Demonstrate commercial acumen, be results-oriented. Computer literacy, including core Microsoft modules e.g. Excel / PowerPoint. Able to communicate effectively with external and internal clients Knowledge of current affairs and strong interest in emerging markets developments, with particular focus on Central Asian geopolitical and economic landscape. Knowledge industry drivers and dynamics of any of the following industries: oil & gas, mining, renewable energy, petrochemicals, electricity generation and distribution, financial institutions, transport and infrastructure. Preferred: Knowledge of Uzbek, Kazakh or other Turkic languages would be an asset. Prior experience of living, working or travelling in Central Asia would be a strong plus. Understanding of principles of sustainable finance and ESG frameworks. Education / Qualifications: Essential Degree level educated or equivalent qualifications PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Excellent communication skills Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly Strong decision making skills, 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 pressurised environment Strong numerical skills Excellent Microsoft Office skills 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.
Feb 07, 2025
Full time
Vice President, Growth Markets Origination - Central Asia Coverage (Fluent Russian) Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 15 Days Ago job requisition id -WD Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 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. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Vice President for Growth Markets is responsible, with a high degree of independence, for origination, maintenance and development of multi-product relationships with sovereign, financial institutions and corporate clients in Central Asia. As a member of the Growth Markets team, the Vice President will be responsible for ensuring that MUFG corporate clients receive exceptional service throughout the life of financing transactions, in accord with all relevant internal and regulatory processes, guidelines and standards. Within the Growth Markets desk, this position will be primarily dedicated to the Central Asian customer base but may, from time to time, include tasks related to supporting the Head of the Department in various initiatives relating to development of Growth Markets business line. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Origination & Marketing: with a high degree of independence and supporting senior banker(s) to originate MUFG banking products and services to Central Asian clients. Work jointly with the product teams including DCM Loans, Structured Finance, Transaction Banking, Derivatives, etc. Establish, develop and maintain multi-product banking relationships with sovereign, financial institutions and corporate clients in Central Asia. Commercial relationships imply direct access to and communication with the client's Treasury, Corporate Finance and Commercial Operations functions. Overall relationship management comprises day-to-day coverage as well as strategic planning and forward-looking development of all commercial opportunities with designated clients. Marketing and coordination of all banking products proposed by MUFG and appropriate MUSI product teams- and participation in or leadership of all associated commercial discussions. Execution and operational oversight of all process relating to the origination of new transactions and maintenance of existing transactions for clients in Central Asia. Origination of new transactions encompasses the preparation, in coordination with appropriate colleagues, of all associated internal processes related to the application for and gaining of Credit approval. Accountability includes ensuring the delivery of all transaction management tasks associated with clients under the individual's responsibility including, for example, amendments and waivers associated with syndicated facilities. Independently prepare deal screening proposals, account plans, return calculations, client proposals, call memos and presentations. Support Relationship Managers in gathering market intelligence and target client research. Independently prepare credit applications. Execution and Negotiation: Take lead in negotiating with internal / external legal teams, borrowers, other bank syndicate members to ensure negotiation and timely execution of documentation to a consistently high standard, reflecting MUFG's preferred position as much as possible. Pre- and post-signing administration to ensure the smooth execution of Mandate and credit facility documentation. Provide general support to the wider team as may be required, including follow up with the different departments and divisions within the Bank (e.g. compliance, middle and back office planning related tasks, process waivers as appropriate, liaise with other business units). Provide general support to the Department Head, Team Heads as required from time to time, including the preparation/ update of strategy proposals and initiatives, financial data and business planning related activities. WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: Relevant industry exposure and corporate banking experience of at least 3-5 years. Preferred: Experience in Central Asia and similar markets. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential Fluency in spoken and written Russian. Good understanding of and familiarity with corporate and investment banking products, with a focus on Syndicated Lending, Transaction Banking, Debt Capital Markets, Rate & Commodity Derivatives, Export/Trade and Project Finance, and Blended Finance. Strong credit analysis skills. Adequate legal documentation experience. Experience with preparing client pitches and presentations. A can-do attitude and strong interpersonal skills are absolutely critical. Demonstrate commercial acumen, be results-oriented. Computer literacy, including core Microsoft modules e.g. Excel / PowerPoint. Able to communicate effectively with external and internal clients Knowledge of current affairs and strong interest in emerging markets developments, with particular focus on Central Asian geopolitical and economic landscape. Knowledge industry drivers and dynamics of any of the following industries: oil & gas, mining, renewable energy, petrochemicals, electricity generation and distribution, financial institutions, transport and infrastructure. Preferred: Knowledge of Uzbek, Kazakh or other Turkic languages would be an asset. Prior experience of living, working or travelling in Central Asia would be a strong plus. Understanding of principles of sustainable finance and ESG frameworks. Education / Qualifications: Essential Degree level educated or equivalent qualifications PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Excellent communication skills Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly Strong decision making skills, 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 pressurised environment Strong numerical skills Excellent Microsoft Office skills 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.
Assistant Vice President, Loans Agency Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id -WD Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 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. Loan Agency are part of the Transaction Processing Unit, within the Operations Division for EMEA. Transaction Processing provides efficient and accurate processing, ranging from single-touch, single entry to multi-touch, complex transaction processing. The Facility Agent is responsible for managing a portfolio of Syndicated Loans, and for managing events on each Facility in accordance with Facility Agreements and Market Practice. Acting on behalf of a syndicate of lenders, the Facility Agent must deal with scheduled and unscheduled events, issues and queries, these must be dealt with quickly and efficiently, and these must be administered in accordance with the relevant Facility Agreement. Main Purpose of the Role The Loan Agency AVP will monitor and control daily work flows including assigning tasks to the Analysts to ensure completion of daily obligations. The AVP will manage the on-boarding of new/refinanced deals in accordance with Head Office Rules, Regulations, Contracts/Agency Agreements and Compliance policy, including supporting the Loan Agency analysts with their daily tasks and acting as a first point of escalation. Key Responsibilities Provide support and guidance to junior team members to facilitate the completion of daily obligations and new deal capture in accordance with head office rules and regulation. Responsible for the accurate verification of junior team member's work. Provide assistance, as requested, to line management in the control of daily work flows to ensure timely completion of daily obligations. Provide first line escalation to junior members of the team for issue resolution and using knowledge, solve routine issue and queries, escalating where necessary for decision making. Assist line management in the creation, review and maintenance of policies and procedures to ensure accuracy. Provide general support to facilitate the implementation of projects as and when necessary. Communicate and negotiate with a variety of Stakeholders, including Front Office, Lenders, external legal counsel and Borrowers in order to administer events on a portfolio of loans. Act as first point of contact for issue resolution and escalation. Using specialised knowledge to solve routine issues and answer queries. Escalating any issues as required. Build relationships throughout MUFG to establish a peer network, gather relevant information and help to ensure effective inter-departmental collaboration. Operate as product specialist providing subject matter expertise where required. Work Experience Essential: Previous experience of working in a manual operations environment. Experience of working in a fast moving environment under time pressure whilst retaining strong attention to detail. Previous experience of Syndicated or Agency Loan Operations. Experience with facilitating calls and meetings with external legal counsel, Borrower and Lenders. Excellent Client Service. Skills and Experience Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential: Strong computer literacy skills, Microsoft office etc. Preferred: Knowledge of Debtdomain. Education / Qualifications: Essential: A level or equivalent education is essential. Preferred: Bachelor's degree is preferable. Personal Requirements Excellent communication skills. Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability. A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly. Strong decision making skills, 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 pressurised environment. Strong numerical skills. Excellent Microsoft Office skills. 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.
Feb 07, 2025
Full time
Assistant Vice President, Loans Agency Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id -WD Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 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. Loan Agency are part of the Transaction Processing Unit, within the Operations Division for EMEA. Transaction Processing provides efficient and accurate processing, ranging from single-touch, single entry to multi-touch, complex transaction processing. The Facility Agent is responsible for managing a portfolio of Syndicated Loans, and for managing events on each Facility in accordance with Facility Agreements and Market Practice. Acting on behalf of a syndicate of lenders, the Facility Agent must deal with scheduled and unscheduled events, issues and queries, these must be dealt with quickly and efficiently, and these must be administered in accordance with the relevant Facility Agreement. Main Purpose of the Role The Loan Agency AVP will monitor and control daily work flows including assigning tasks to the Analysts to ensure completion of daily obligations. The AVP will manage the on-boarding of new/refinanced deals in accordance with Head Office Rules, Regulations, Contracts/Agency Agreements and Compliance policy, including supporting the Loan Agency analysts with their daily tasks and acting as a first point of escalation. Key Responsibilities Provide support and guidance to junior team members to facilitate the completion of daily obligations and new deal capture in accordance with head office rules and regulation. Responsible for the accurate verification of junior team member's work. Provide assistance, as requested, to line management in the control of daily work flows to ensure timely completion of daily obligations. Provide first line escalation to junior members of the team for issue resolution and using knowledge, solve routine issue and queries, escalating where necessary for decision making. Assist line management in the creation, review and maintenance of policies and procedures to ensure accuracy. Provide general support to facilitate the implementation of projects as and when necessary. Communicate and negotiate with a variety of Stakeholders, including Front Office, Lenders, external legal counsel and Borrowers in order to administer events on a portfolio of loans. Act as first point of contact for issue resolution and escalation. Using specialised knowledge to solve routine issues and answer queries. Escalating any issues as required. Build relationships throughout MUFG to establish a peer network, gather relevant information and help to ensure effective inter-departmental collaboration. Operate as product specialist providing subject matter expertise where required. Work Experience Essential: Previous experience of working in a manual operations environment. Experience of working in a fast moving environment under time pressure whilst retaining strong attention to detail. Previous experience of Syndicated or Agency Loan Operations. Experience with facilitating calls and meetings with external legal counsel, Borrower and Lenders. Excellent Client Service. Skills and Experience Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential: Strong computer literacy skills, Microsoft office etc. Preferred: Knowledge of Debtdomain. Education / Qualifications: Essential: A level or equivalent education is essential. Preferred: Bachelor's degree is preferable. Personal Requirements Excellent communication skills. Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability. A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly. Strong decision making skills, 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 pressurised environment. Strong numerical skills. Excellent Microsoft Office skills. 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.
Director, Head Global Markets KYC Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id -WD Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 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. Global Corporate & Investment Banking ("GCIB") is the division responsible for managing the Bank's key international client relationships and main financing products (Syndication, Structured & Project Finance, Securitisation, Working Capital Solutions, ECA financing, etc.). The GCIB Business Management function is responsible for supporting the management and business units within GCIB from, inter alia, a strategic, operational and governance perspective ensuring the business maintains its 'license to operate'. The position is also supposed to assist GCIB management to develop and implement GCIB strategy across EMEA entities. FLoD KYC is set up to support MUFG Bank and Securities business to manage the client KYC for New Business and Periodic assessments thereby enhancing client experience and generating efficiencies. FLoD KYC function for EMEA covers Onboarding, Periodic assessments, Quality Controls, Quality Assurance, Policy & Training along with AML and Shared services functions including BoW management, Screening etc. This individual will work closely with the Head of FLoD KYC, deputising as required. The role will hold a high level of responsibility and exposure to senior management within MUFG Bank, as well as key stakeholders globally. As such strong strategic planning, effective stakeholder management, and the ability to influence at all levels are key. The individual will also be required to support the wider team, as required, on complex issues, volume/capacity management as well as being a key decision maker on KYC procedural/process aspects. This individual will be a key representative and focal point within FLoD KYC team working closely with stakeholders to ensure MUFG understands all associated risks and maintaining the highest standards, whilst managing business needs. In-depth understanding of related regulatory guidance is therefore essential, in addition to comprehension of business processes. A key aspect to this role is the effective resource and capacity management, stakeholder management, and a drive to improve the onboarding service and turnaround times provided to the prospect clients and the business. ROLES, SCOPE and REPORTING STRUCTURE The Head Global Markets (GM) KYC reports into: Head FLoD KYC Head Global Markets (GM) KYC has oversight of approximately 3+ employees. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for Team's delivery: Ensure that all client onboardings and Periodic assessments for Global Markets covering all Primary and Secondary relationships are managed effectively and within the targeted turnaround times. Make sure applicable "Know your Customer" requirements have been met and ensure that the business remained fully compliant with the AML policy and all applicable regulatory requirements. End to End KYC: Role involves managing end to end process for both New Business and periodic assessments including Client Outreach, partnering with second line AML functions, SLA Management, MI, Restrictions/exits etc. Liaison for end to end onboarding: Work closely with end to end onboarding teams and support teams within Tax, Credit, Legal, FCoE and Data to ensure overall TAT is adhered to and enhance client onboarding experience within Securities across MUSE, MUSEU and MUS Asia. Time criticality and Data sensitivity: Able to manage highly time-sensitive new business deals (Incl. Capital Markets, Sales & Trading) and deal effectively with MNPI data for potential new transactions. Audit & Issues Management: Role will be responsible to maintain a strong KYC control environment for the firm with responsibility to resolve all issues within timelines managing the process effectively. As the head of GM KYC, the role is also responsible to ensure audit RFIs are responded to within the agreed timelines and the FLoD KYC function secures a satisfactory audit rating. Capacity planning, Pipeline management and forecasting of volumes: Ensure capacity planning is undertaken and forecasting of volumes is conducted periodically to proactively manage capacity for volume spikes, triggers and expected business growth. Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME): Act as a senior SME within the KYC team in relation to all KYC aspects from processing to specific policy-related queries management. Escalation point for Business: Ensure all escalations from internal and external stakeholders are addressed promptly with response within the agreed TAT, ensuring compliance with AML policy and regulations. Representing KYC Team & Stakeholder engagement: Represent the FLoD KYC Team on KYC matters to key stakeholders including management, compliance, regulators, and auditors where needed. Expectation for this role will be to establish strong stakeholder engagement across all Securities Primary and Secondary Desks and to present clear and concise information confidently at all levels. Ownership of MI preparation for Onboarding: Responsible, alongside the Head of KYC and Lead Data/MI to create, develop, and publish a suite of Management information reports - both regular MI reporting and ad-hoc analysis as and when required. It is essential that the reports published are clear and are produced to a qualitative standard. Training, Development & people management: Carry out people and performance management for Global Markets KYC Teams. Coach and mentor them onshore and offshore. Provide support to the Head of KYC and share responsibility for Training & Development including career pathing across KYC. May also be required to provide training to their respective business lines. Owning Team Procedures and Processes: Responsible for ensuring that team procedures and processes are up to date, accurate and reflect all policy and regulatory change and kept UpToDate with standards. Liaison with Compliance: Act as a Compliance Liaison function for related matter, meeting with Financial Crime on a regular basis, ensuring queries are resolved, ad-hoc analysis and reporting is completed. Active involvement in driving procedural and policy improvements: Actively seek out opportunities to improve the KYC process; including the strengthening & implementation of controls and improving efficiency. Budget & Cost: Manage costs for the Global Markets KYC team in collaboration with BM, Head FLoD KYC and in line with the offshoring strategy to be within the budget. Plan for effective cost control environment while creating process and productivity efficiencies. When there is a business requirement the role will also have to be flexible to provide support to the periodic reviews and remediation function for Bank and Securities. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Skills and experience: Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential Awareness of UK & European Anti-Money Laundering regulations. KYC SME with hands-on experience in end to end KYC. Knowledge of various corporate structures Financial Institutions, Banks and NBFIs, Fund Managers, Hedge Funds and Insurance entities. Strong understanding and experience in managing teams involved in or supporting Trade Lifecycle activities and profound understanding of various asset classes. Awareness of Markets Regulations (FATCA/CRS, MIFID II, emir, SBSD, Volcker). Able to communicate effectively to key stakeholders at all levels and drive positive outcomes. Experienced people manager running teams onsite and virtually. Face to face connects with Front Office, Clients, Compliance and other stakeholders as needed. Self-motivated to find solutions. Attention to detail is essential. Ability to effectively utilise Microsoft Office (particularly excel and power point). Experience of preparing MI and presentations. Education / Qualifications: Essential Degree Level or relevant industry experience. Preferred: Relevant qualifications in Anti Money Laundering, fraud and bribery or Financial Crime roles would be highly desirable. Languages skills are not mandatory but would be beneficial as this role covers EMEA. 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, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement. . click apply for full job details
Jan 27, 2025
Full time
Director, Head Global Markets KYC Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id -WD Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 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. Global Corporate & Investment Banking ("GCIB") is the division responsible for managing the Bank's key international client relationships and main financing products (Syndication, Structured & Project Finance, Securitisation, Working Capital Solutions, ECA financing, etc.). The GCIB Business Management function is responsible for supporting the management and business units within GCIB from, inter alia, a strategic, operational and governance perspective ensuring the business maintains its 'license to operate'. The position is also supposed to assist GCIB management to develop and implement GCIB strategy across EMEA entities. FLoD KYC is set up to support MUFG Bank and Securities business to manage the client KYC for New Business and Periodic assessments thereby enhancing client experience and generating efficiencies. FLoD KYC function for EMEA covers Onboarding, Periodic assessments, Quality Controls, Quality Assurance, Policy & Training along with AML and Shared services functions including BoW management, Screening etc. This individual will work closely with the Head of FLoD KYC, deputising as required. The role will hold a high level of responsibility and exposure to senior management within MUFG Bank, as well as key stakeholders globally. As such strong strategic planning, effective stakeholder management, and the ability to influence at all levels are key. The individual will also be required to support the wider team, as required, on complex issues, volume/capacity management as well as being a key decision maker on KYC procedural/process aspects. This individual will be a key representative and focal point within FLoD KYC team working closely with stakeholders to ensure MUFG understands all associated risks and maintaining the highest standards, whilst managing business needs. In-depth understanding of related regulatory guidance is therefore essential, in addition to comprehension of business processes. A key aspect to this role is the effective resource and capacity management, stakeholder management, and a drive to improve the onboarding service and turnaround times provided to the prospect clients and the business. ROLES, SCOPE and REPORTING STRUCTURE The Head Global Markets (GM) KYC reports into: Head FLoD KYC Head Global Markets (GM) KYC has oversight of approximately 3+ employees. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for Team's delivery: Ensure that all client onboardings and Periodic assessments for Global Markets covering all Primary and Secondary relationships are managed effectively and within the targeted turnaround times. Make sure applicable "Know your Customer" requirements have been met and ensure that the business remained fully compliant with the AML policy and all applicable regulatory requirements. End to End KYC: Role involves managing end to end process for both New Business and periodic assessments including Client Outreach, partnering with second line AML functions, SLA Management, MI, Restrictions/exits etc. Liaison for end to end onboarding: Work closely with end to end onboarding teams and support teams within Tax, Credit, Legal, FCoE and Data to ensure overall TAT is adhered to and enhance client onboarding experience within Securities across MUSE, MUSEU and MUS Asia. Time criticality and Data sensitivity: Able to manage highly time-sensitive new business deals (Incl. Capital Markets, Sales & Trading) and deal effectively with MNPI data for potential new transactions. Audit & Issues Management: Role will be responsible to maintain a strong KYC control environment for the firm with responsibility to resolve all issues within timelines managing the process effectively. As the head of GM KYC, the role is also responsible to ensure audit RFIs are responded to within the agreed timelines and the FLoD KYC function secures a satisfactory audit rating. Capacity planning, Pipeline management and forecasting of volumes: Ensure capacity planning is undertaken and forecasting of volumes is conducted periodically to proactively manage capacity for volume spikes, triggers and expected business growth. Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME): Act as a senior SME within the KYC team in relation to all KYC aspects from processing to specific policy-related queries management. Escalation point for Business: Ensure all escalations from internal and external stakeholders are addressed promptly with response within the agreed TAT, ensuring compliance with AML policy and regulations. Representing KYC Team & Stakeholder engagement: Represent the FLoD KYC Team on KYC matters to key stakeholders including management, compliance, regulators, and auditors where needed. Expectation for this role will be to establish strong stakeholder engagement across all Securities Primary and Secondary Desks and to present clear and concise information confidently at all levels. Ownership of MI preparation for Onboarding: Responsible, alongside the Head of KYC and Lead Data/MI to create, develop, and publish a suite of Management information reports - both regular MI reporting and ad-hoc analysis as and when required. It is essential that the reports published are clear and are produced to a qualitative standard. Training, Development & people management: Carry out people and performance management for Global Markets KYC Teams. Coach and mentor them onshore and offshore. Provide support to the Head of KYC and share responsibility for Training & Development including career pathing across KYC. May also be required to provide training to their respective business lines. Owning Team Procedures and Processes: Responsible for ensuring that team procedures and processes are up to date, accurate and reflect all policy and regulatory change and kept UpToDate with standards. Liaison with Compliance: Act as a Compliance Liaison function for related matter, meeting with Financial Crime on a regular basis, ensuring queries are resolved, ad-hoc analysis and reporting is completed. Active involvement in driving procedural and policy improvements: Actively seek out opportunities to improve the KYC process; including the strengthening & implementation of controls and improving efficiency. Budget & Cost: Manage costs for the Global Markets KYC team in collaboration with BM, Head FLoD KYC and in line with the offshoring strategy to be within the budget. Plan for effective cost control environment while creating process and productivity efficiencies. When there is a business requirement the role will also have to be flexible to provide support to the periodic reviews and remediation function for Bank and Securities. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Skills and experience: Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential Awareness of UK & European Anti-Money Laundering regulations. KYC SME with hands-on experience in end to end KYC. Knowledge of various corporate structures Financial Institutions, Banks and NBFIs, Fund Managers, Hedge Funds and Insurance entities. Strong understanding and experience in managing teams involved in or supporting Trade Lifecycle activities and profound understanding of various asset classes. Awareness of Markets Regulations (FATCA/CRS, MIFID II, emir, SBSD, Volcker). Able to communicate effectively to key stakeholders at all levels and drive positive outcomes. Experienced people manager running teams onsite and virtually. Face to face connects with Front Office, Clients, Compliance and other stakeholders as needed. Self-motivated to find solutions. Attention to detail is essential. Ability to effectively utilise Microsoft Office (particularly excel and power point). Experience of preparing MI and presentations. Education / Qualifications: Essential Degree Level or relevant industry experience. Preferred: Relevant qualifications in Anti Money Laundering, fraud and bribery or Financial Crime roles would be highly desirable. Languages skills are not mandatory but would be beneficial as this role covers EMEA. 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, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement. . click apply for full job details
Information and Data Management (IDM) is responsible for preparing all management information and selected regulatory information across Finance and Risk. IDM forms best practices to ensure data is understandable, trusted, accessible and optimised for use. IDM includes processes for strategy, planning, validation and data analytics. Some of your responsibilities may include the delivery of daily reporting, working closely with other teams to assist with the adjustment of raw data and producing work that is used to make key strategic business decisions. Applications close on 9 January 2022. To learn more about our programmes and how to apply, please visit our website. Who We Are We are MUFG. With over 360 years of heritage and more than 180,000 employees in 50 countries, we've grown to become one of the top five banks in the world. Combining our global network and financial strength with a dedication to becoming the world's most trusted financial group, we pride ourselves on exceeding client expectations and building long-term relationships. We support our clients and protect their interests with the highest levels of professionalism and expertise, while also serving society and fostering a sustainable vision for growth. Our Business Areas Our securities business offer a comprehensive product suite to clients around the world through five key business lines in the primary and secondary markets: capital markets, credit, rates, equities, and structured products. Our commercial banking arm is a leading corporate lending bank offering an intensive range of services from Project Finance & Syndicated Loans through to Transaction Banking & Asset Finance. By joining MUFG, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your financial expertise and become part of a truly international organisation. Global possibilities with an approachable and inclusive culture: it truly is a better balance in banking What to Expect Our ten week Summer Internship programme is designed to provide you with a unique insight into investment banking. Starting off with technical training, you'll gain a deep understanding of our products and markets. Then armed with this knowledge, you will have the opportunity to complete rotations in two different business areas which will allow you to quickly develop the skills and knowledge required to become an integral part of the team straightaway. You will be involved in real projects and be given tasks that allow you to make a valuable contribution to the team and the overall success of our business. You will gain exposure to different parts of the organisation while developing key analytical and communication skills. As part of a select intake, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best professionals in the industry and will be allocated a buddy to make sure you have all the support to get the most out of the summer internship. The interactive ten week summer internship program, will allow you to Gain in-depth understanding of different financial products and markets by attending a bespoke technical training. Supplemental training will be provided throughout the 10 weeks Experience what it's really like to work in global investment banking markets by gaining hands-on work experience Build your networks both internally and externally by gaining exposure to employees from all levels of the organisation Our Summer Internship Programme acts as a pipeline for our full time Analyst programme and a successful summer intern may receive an offer to join our full time Analyst Programme the following year. Join Our Team We look for talented, motivated and ambitious people who will be able to help drive our business forward. Successful candidates will: have a strong interest in financial markets have excellent communication & interpersonal skills have high levels of motivation and integrity have strong analytical and problem-solving skills have excellent attention to detail and accuracy be innovative and have the ability to generate new and creative ideas be in their penultimate year of study have obtained a minimum 2:1, or be in line for a minimum 2:1 (or equivalent) at undergraduate level
Dec 05, 2021
Full time
Information and Data Management (IDM) is responsible for preparing all management information and selected regulatory information across Finance and Risk. IDM forms best practices to ensure data is understandable, trusted, accessible and optimised for use. IDM includes processes for strategy, planning, validation and data analytics. Some of your responsibilities may include the delivery of daily reporting, working closely with other teams to assist with the adjustment of raw data and producing work that is used to make key strategic business decisions. Applications close on 9 January 2022. To learn more about our programmes and how to apply, please visit our website. Who We Are We are MUFG. With over 360 years of heritage and more than 180,000 employees in 50 countries, we've grown to become one of the top five banks in the world. Combining our global network and financial strength with a dedication to becoming the world's most trusted financial group, we pride ourselves on exceeding client expectations and building long-term relationships. We support our clients and protect their interests with the highest levels of professionalism and expertise, while also serving society and fostering a sustainable vision for growth. Our Business Areas Our securities business offer a comprehensive product suite to clients around the world through five key business lines in the primary and secondary markets: capital markets, credit, rates, equities, and structured products. Our commercial banking arm is a leading corporate lending bank offering an intensive range of services from Project Finance & Syndicated Loans through to Transaction Banking & Asset Finance. By joining MUFG, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your financial expertise and become part of a truly international organisation. Global possibilities with an approachable and inclusive culture: it truly is a better balance in banking What to Expect Our ten week Summer Internship programme is designed to provide you with a unique insight into investment banking. Starting off with technical training, you'll gain a deep understanding of our products and markets. Then armed with this knowledge, you will have the opportunity to complete rotations in two different business areas which will allow you to quickly develop the skills and knowledge required to become an integral part of the team straightaway. You will be involved in real projects and be given tasks that allow you to make a valuable contribution to the team and the overall success of our business. You will gain exposure to different parts of the organisation while developing key analytical and communication skills. As part of a select intake, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best professionals in the industry and will be allocated a buddy to make sure you have all the support to get the most out of the summer internship. The interactive ten week summer internship program, will allow you to Gain in-depth understanding of different financial products and markets by attending a bespoke technical training. Supplemental training will be provided throughout the 10 weeks Experience what it's really like to work in global investment banking markets by gaining hands-on work experience Build your networks both internally and externally by gaining exposure to employees from all levels of the organisation Our Summer Internship Programme acts as a pipeline for our full time Analyst programme and a successful summer intern may receive an offer to join our full time Analyst Programme the following year. Join Our Team We look for talented, motivated and ambitious people who will be able to help drive our business forward. Successful candidates will: have a strong interest in financial markets have excellent communication & interpersonal skills have high levels of motivation and integrity have strong analytical and problem-solving skills have excellent attention to detail and accuracy be innovative and have the ability to generate new and creative ideas be in their penultimate year of study have obtained a minimum 2:1, or be in line for a minimum 2:1 (or equivalent) at undergraduate level
Discover a better balance in banking Get hands-on experience within an organisation that understands the importance of balance. We're global but close-knit. Ambitious yet inclusive. Competitive yet welcoming. Our 10-week rotational summer internship offers fascinating insights into global finance and our organisation. You will experience two different business areas, helping you pinpoint where you want to develop in the future. You'll learn from industry experts and make valuable contributions to the team as you get involved in real tasks and projects. What's more, our summer internship programme acts as a pipeline for our full-time analyst programme. So if you complete a successful summer internship, you may receive an offer to join our full-time Analyst Programme the following year. You'll be joining one of the world's leading financial groups. MUFG has 1,800 locations in over 50 countries and over 360 years of industry experience. We offer stability in an ever-changing market and provide services to high-profile clients on a global scale. We're looking for ambitious, driven individuals to join our team and help us to become the world's most trusted financial group. You'll need to be a second-year student (or a third-year student if you're on a four-year course) with a predicted 2:1. We look for potential, so you won't need a financial background. No matter what you're studying, you'll fit in well here as long as you have a keen interest in the financial markets and are eager to grow. This is your chance to become part of an international firm and develop a deep insight into the world of banking through individualised training. Join us and you'll find our balance of opportunity and support will give you the ideal platform to build a lasting and rewarding career. Find out more and apply by 9th January 2022.
Dec 02, 2021
Full time
Discover a better balance in banking Get hands-on experience within an organisation that understands the importance of balance. We're global but close-knit. Ambitious yet inclusive. Competitive yet welcoming. Our 10-week rotational summer internship offers fascinating insights into global finance and our organisation. You will experience two different business areas, helping you pinpoint where you want to develop in the future. You'll learn from industry experts and make valuable contributions to the team as you get involved in real tasks and projects. What's more, our summer internship programme acts as a pipeline for our full-time analyst programme. So if you complete a successful summer internship, you may receive an offer to join our full-time Analyst Programme the following year. You'll be joining one of the world's leading financial groups. MUFG has 1,800 locations in over 50 countries and over 360 years of industry experience. We offer stability in an ever-changing market and provide services to high-profile clients on a global scale. We're looking for ambitious, driven individuals to join our team and help us to become the world's most trusted financial group. You'll need to be a second-year student (or a third-year student if you're on a four-year course) with a predicted 2:1. We look for potential, so you won't need a financial background. No matter what you're studying, you'll fit in well here as long as you have a keen interest in the financial markets and are eager to grow. This is your chance to become part of an international firm and develop a deep insight into the world of banking through individualised training. Join us and you'll find our balance of opportunity and support will give you the ideal platform to build a lasting and rewarding career. Find out more and apply by 9th January 2022.
Product Control is responsible for delivering the daily performance data, P&L reporting & commentary and monitoring of trade activity in the front office. As a product controller, you will work with the front office, traders and risk & valuation teams to develop in-depth product knowledge covering a wide range of products including Interest Rates, FX, Credit, Equity and Hybrids, including vanilla and exotics portfolios. Applications close on 9 January 2022. To learn more about our programmes and how to apply, please visit our website. Who We Are We are MUFG. With over 360 years of heritage and more than 180,000 employees in 50 countries, we've grown to become one of the top five banks in the world. Combining our global network and financial strength with a dedication to becoming the world's most trusted financial group, we pride ourselves on exceeding client expectations and building long-term relationships. We support our clients and protect their interests with the highest levels of professionalism and expertise, while also serving society and fostering a sustainable vision for growth. Our Business Areas Our securities business offer a comprehensive product suite to clients around the world through five key business lines in the primary and secondary markets: capital markets, credit, rates, equities, and structured products. Our commercial banking arm is a leading corporate lending bank offering an intensive range of services from Project Finance & Syndicated Loans through to Transaction Banking & Asset Finance. By joining MUFG, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your financial expertise and become part of a truly international organisation. Global possibilities with an approachable and inclusive culture: it truly is a better balance in banking What to Expect Our ten week Summer Internship programme is designed to provide you with a unique insight into investment banking. Starting off with a week of technical training, you'll gain a deep understanding of our products and markets. Then armed with this knowledge, you will have the opportunity to complete rotations in two different business areas which will allow you to quickly develop the skills and knowledge required to become an integral part of the team straightaway. You will be involved in real projects and be given tasks that allow you to make a valuable contribution to the team and the overall success of our business. You will gain exposure to different parts of the organisation while developing key analytical and communication skills. As part of a select intake, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best professionals in the industry and will be allocated a buddy to make sure you have all the support to get the most out of the summer internship. The interactive ten week summer internship program, will allow you to Gain in-depth understanding of different financial products and markets by attending a bespoke one week technical training. Supplemental training will be provided throughout the 10 weeks Experience what it's really like to work in global investment banking markets by gaining hands-on work experience Build your networks both internally and externally by gaining exposure to employees from all levels of the organisation Our Summer Internship Programme acts as a pipeline for our full time Analyst programme and a successful summer intern may receive an offer to join our full time Analyst Programme the following year. Join Our Team We look for talented, motivated and ambitious people who will be able to help drive our business forward. Successful candidates will: have a strong interest in financial markets have excellent communication & interpersonal skills have high levels of motivation and integrity have strong analytical and problem-solving skills have excellent attention to detail and accuracy be innovative and have the ability to generate new and creative ideas be in their penultimate year of study have obtained a minimum 2:1, or be in line for a minimum 2:1 (or equivalent) at undergraduate level
Dec 02, 2021
Full time
Product Control is responsible for delivering the daily performance data, P&L reporting & commentary and monitoring of trade activity in the front office. As a product controller, you will work with the front office, traders and risk & valuation teams to develop in-depth product knowledge covering a wide range of products including Interest Rates, FX, Credit, Equity and Hybrids, including vanilla and exotics portfolios. Applications close on 9 January 2022. To learn more about our programmes and how to apply, please visit our website. Who We Are We are MUFG. With over 360 years of heritage and more than 180,000 employees in 50 countries, we've grown to become one of the top five banks in the world. Combining our global network and financial strength with a dedication to becoming the world's most trusted financial group, we pride ourselves on exceeding client expectations and building long-term relationships. We support our clients and protect their interests with the highest levels of professionalism and expertise, while also serving society and fostering a sustainable vision for growth. Our Business Areas Our securities business offer a comprehensive product suite to clients around the world through five key business lines in the primary and secondary markets: capital markets, credit, rates, equities, and structured products. Our commercial banking arm is a leading corporate lending bank offering an intensive range of services from Project Finance & Syndicated Loans through to Transaction Banking & Asset Finance. By joining MUFG, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your financial expertise and become part of a truly international organisation. Global possibilities with an approachable and inclusive culture: it truly is a better balance in banking What to Expect Our ten week Summer Internship programme is designed to provide you with a unique insight into investment banking. Starting off with a week of technical training, you'll gain a deep understanding of our products and markets. Then armed with this knowledge, you will have the opportunity to complete rotations in two different business areas which will allow you to quickly develop the skills and knowledge required to become an integral part of the team straightaway. You will be involved in real projects and be given tasks that allow you to make a valuable contribution to the team and the overall success of our business. You will gain exposure to different parts of the organisation while developing key analytical and communication skills. As part of a select intake, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best professionals in the industry and will be allocated a buddy to make sure you have all the support to get the most out of the summer internship. The interactive ten week summer internship program, will allow you to Gain in-depth understanding of different financial products and markets by attending a bespoke one week technical training. Supplemental training will be provided throughout the 10 weeks Experience what it's really like to work in global investment banking markets by gaining hands-on work experience Build your networks both internally and externally by gaining exposure to employees from all levels of the organisation Our Summer Internship Programme acts as a pipeline for our full time Analyst programme and a successful summer intern may receive an offer to join our full time Analyst Programme the following year. Join Our Team We look for talented, motivated and ambitious people who will be able to help drive our business forward. Successful candidates will: have a strong interest in financial markets have excellent communication & interpersonal skills have high levels of motivation and integrity have strong analytical and problem-solving skills have excellent attention to detail and accuracy be innovative and have the ability to generate new and creative ideas be in their penultimate year of study have obtained a minimum 2:1, or be in line for a minimum 2:1 (or equivalent) at undergraduate level
Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com. The Legal department provides legal services to and manages the legal risk for MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities (EMEA) and the MUSHD international business (collectively the "Firm"). Members of Legal are dual-hatted across MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities. Dual-hat employees will be expected to be entity neutral across all responsibilities to ensure that services are provided to both entities effective and without favour or detriment to the other entity. The Legal department's principal functions are to: Provide legal services and legal advice to each international securities business and banking businesses Draft, review and negotiate contractual documentation, whether transactional or non-transactional Draft notes and other product documentation and arrange for issuance of such notes and products Draft, review and negotiate loan agreements (syndicated or bilateral, ECA financings, LMA based or bespoke contractual arrangements) Draft, review and negotiate trade finance credit lines and products, as well as trade finance instruments Provide legal and execution advice in relation to transactions and new business Provide transaction management support for securities issues and financing transactions arranged or underwritten by an international securities business Provide support for internal projects (internal restructurings and/or regulatory driven) Evaluate legal risk to ensure business is conducted in a lawful and professional manner Identify and advise on the implementation of new laws and regulations Provide legal oversight of regulatory matters and government affairs Manage all disputes, litigation, regulatory proceedings and other contentious matters Manage and approve all use of law firms NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS 0 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE We have an exciting opportunity for a 5+ years qualified lawyer with capital markets experience lawyer, with some banking/lending/trade finance experience to join our team as a permanent member. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In this role, the successful candidate will, as a member of the Legal - Primary Markets team, providing services which cover MUFG's banking arm and securities business under a dual-hat arrangement. Under this arrangement, the employee will act and make decisions on behalf of both the bank and the securities business, subject to the same remit and level of authority, and irrespective of the entity which employs them. Advise on, participate in and implement Firm and International Business transactions, proceedings, actions, projects and initiatives. Provide (a) legal advice, review draft and negotiate documentation and (b) all related and essential transaction management in relation to: Capital Markets transactions: Reg S/ 144A offerings : MTN Programmes, standalone bond offerings, syndicated and non-syndicated issuances under EMTN Programmes (including flow MTN trades), tender and exchange offers, consent solicitations, SEC registered bond offerings, Review, draft and negotiate transaction documents, including but not limited to, mandate letters, term-sheets, subscription/underwriting agreements, dealer managers agreement, comfort letters, legal opinions and provide all related and essential transaction management. Lending transactions: Syndicated loans, LMA investment grade based, along with ECA backed financings Bilateral loans - in form of standard templates or bespoken credit arrangements Trade finance lines - structured deals (such as Borrowing Based Facility, PXF lines) as well as commodities trade finance products _(such as RDAs, invoice discounting) and trade finance instruments (LCs, LGs, payment/performance bonds) Security package part of the financings Cash management services. Advise and assist business units in the new business process and initiatives. Coordinate the establishment, updates and administration of note/loan issuance programmes. Provide legal advice and support with respect to strategic, legal and documentation matters and initiatives in relation to capital markets and banking transactions. Advise on the legal, regulatory and reputational issues arising in transactions and in the non-transactional aspects of the operation and business activities of the Firm and the International Business. Participate in industry forums and working groups. Participate in working groups and committees of the Firm and the International Business. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: A minimum of 5+ years PQE in UK or equivalent jurisdiction, preferably at an in-house legal department or leading law firm with primary experience in capital markets. Some experience and familiarity with the corporate lending, trade finance and transaction banking - beneficial. Demonstrate commercial awareness of the latest market issues and regulatory changes. Capital markets experience with a solid foundation and sound knowledge in the execution of international capital markets transactions, together with the related regulatory background (including working knowledge of United States securities law). Ability to build effective and positive client relationships (internal and external) quickly and fully embrace the importance of client service. Ability to explain complex legal concepts to a non-technical audience. PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written & verbal Team player Keen to learn new area of practice Proactive and enthusiastic, with a motivated approach Pragmatic, curious and commercially minded Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly A structured and logical approach to work Strong problem solving skills A creative and innovative approach to work The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Ability to speak/read another language is desirable although not essential A diverse and inclusive cultural vision. 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.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com. The Legal department provides legal services to and manages the legal risk for MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities (EMEA) and the MUSHD international business (collectively the "Firm"). Members of Legal are dual-hatted across MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities. Dual-hat employees will be expected to be entity neutral across all responsibilities to ensure that services are provided to both entities effective and without favour or detriment to the other entity. The Legal department's principal functions are to: Provide legal services and legal advice to each international securities business and banking businesses Draft, review and negotiate contractual documentation, whether transactional or non-transactional Draft notes and other product documentation and arrange for issuance of such notes and products Draft, review and negotiate loan agreements (syndicated or bilateral, ECA financings, LMA based or bespoke contractual arrangements) Draft, review and negotiate trade finance credit lines and products, as well as trade finance instruments Provide legal and execution advice in relation to transactions and new business Provide transaction management support for securities issues and financing transactions arranged or underwritten by an international securities business Provide support for internal projects (internal restructurings and/or regulatory driven) Evaluate legal risk to ensure business is conducted in a lawful and professional manner Identify and advise on the implementation of new laws and regulations Provide legal oversight of regulatory matters and government affairs Manage all disputes, litigation, regulatory proceedings and other contentious matters Manage and approve all use of law firms NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS 0 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE We have an exciting opportunity for a 5+ years qualified lawyer with capital markets experience lawyer, with some banking/lending/trade finance experience to join our team as a permanent member. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In this role, the successful candidate will, as a member of the Legal - Primary Markets team, providing services which cover MUFG's banking arm and securities business under a dual-hat arrangement. Under this arrangement, the employee will act and make decisions on behalf of both the bank and the securities business, subject to the same remit and level of authority, and irrespective of the entity which employs them. Advise on, participate in and implement Firm and International Business transactions, proceedings, actions, projects and initiatives. Provide (a) legal advice, review draft and negotiate documentation and (b) all related and essential transaction management in relation to: Capital Markets transactions: Reg S/ 144A offerings : MTN Programmes, standalone bond offerings, syndicated and non-syndicated issuances under EMTN Programmes (including flow MTN trades), tender and exchange offers, consent solicitations, SEC registered bond offerings, Review, draft and negotiate transaction documents, including but not limited to, mandate letters, term-sheets, subscription/underwriting agreements, dealer managers agreement, comfort letters, legal opinions and provide all related and essential transaction management. Lending transactions: Syndicated loans, LMA investment grade based, along with ECA backed financings Bilateral loans - in form of standard templates or bespoken credit arrangements Trade finance lines - structured deals (such as Borrowing Based Facility, PXF lines) as well as commodities trade finance products _(such as RDAs, invoice discounting) and trade finance instruments (LCs, LGs, payment/performance bonds) Security package part of the financings Cash management services. Advise and assist business units in the new business process and initiatives. Coordinate the establishment, updates and administration of note/loan issuance programmes. Provide legal advice and support with respect to strategic, legal and documentation matters and initiatives in relation to capital markets and banking transactions. Advise on the legal, regulatory and reputational issues arising in transactions and in the non-transactional aspects of the operation and business activities of the Firm and the International Business. Participate in industry forums and working groups. Participate in working groups and committees of the Firm and the International Business. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: A minimum of 5+ years PQE in UK or equivalent jurisdiction, preferably at an in-house legal department or leading law firm with primary experience in capital markets. Some experience and familiarity with the corporate lending, trade finance and transaction banking - beneficial. Demonstrate commercial awareness of the latest market issues and regulatory changes. Capital markets experience with a solid foundation and sound knowledge in the execution of international capital markets transactions, together with the related regulatory background (including working knowledge of United States securities law). Ability to build effective and positive client relationships (internal and external) quickly and fully embrace the importance of client service. Ability to explain complex legal concepts to a non-technical audience. PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written & verbal Team player Keen to learn new area of practice Proactive and enthusiastic, with a motivated approach Pragmatic, curious and commercially minded Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly A structured and logical approach to work Strong problem solving skills A creative and innovative approach to work The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Ability to speak/read another language is desirable although not essential A diverse and inclusive cultural vision. 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.
Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com. Operations Markets & Securities Services is part of the Operations Office for EMEA that supports MUFG's core products and services including Banking (commercial/retail based payments, loans, derivatives, trade finance) and Securities (Derivatives, FX, Fixed Income, Equity etc.). The role of Operations Markets & Securities Services is to service the requirements of the firm's internal clients (Front Office, Trading Desks etc.) as well as manage external relationships (Brokers, Custodians etc.) and also has close ties with other support areas such as Legal, Compliance, and Risk. NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS 0 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The opportunity is for an enthusiastic and intelligent individual to join the Middle Office Derivatives Trade Support team within Operations, responsible for providing control and support for multiple trading desks. The desks are engaged in pricing and trading of vanilla and structured derivative products across multiple assets classes including rates, equity, commodity, credit and FX. The team provides trader support to facilitate the accurate and timely booking and post execution care of all trades executed. Acting as a vital intermediary between Trading, Sales, Structuring and various back office areas, the Derivatives Trade Support team has a pivotal role in BAU whilst contributing to the planning and development of new product offerings on a regular basis. The successful candidate will spend time learning the day-to-day processes, interactions and many relationships managed by the team, helping to provide continuous development ideas and driving through required improvements. The role will focus on supporting flow derivative products, therefore a very strong understanding of the trading infrastructure, pricing inputs and lifecycle management mechanics of these products is critical. The position will require daily face off to the business, performing real time validation control routines across the platform, and running daily reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensuring they are fully understood, explained and communicated to relevant stakeholders. A detailed understanding of the front to back process is essential since daily interaction with internal and external stakeholders is required to ensure relevant updates are processed in a timely manner. This is a demanding role which requires the candidate to undertake a multitude of disciplines, and has existing multi-asset derivatives experience in flow products. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In this role, you will be responsible for Derivatives Trade Support across MUFG's banking arm and securities business under a dual-hat arrangement. Under this arrangement, you will act and make decisions on behalf of both the bank and the securities business, Responsibilities will include: Day to day accurate execution of processes, being a direct contributor to re-engineering or building of controls Liaising closely with Trading, Sales and Structuring to ensure accurate and timely bookings of trades Act as a key liaison between trading, other support functions and the counterparty Trade lifecycle management including T0 validation, fixings, coupon calculations, trigger monitoring, break clause and expiry monitoring Reconciliation of Derivatives transactions economics and processing Brokerage reconciliations/payments, ownership of relative accounts and production of MI reports. Completing Monthly and Quarterly attestations on the Brokerage accounts. Ensure accuracy of all components of new and existing trade bookings across multiple systems Fully understand the controls required to support the business through inter-system reconciliations Strict adherence to internal control and escalation protocol Maintain a consistent and robust control environment Contribute to continuous process improvements Development and testing of in-house systems Participate in strategic projects across multiple infrastructures Compose and maintain process manuals to ensure accurate and efficient trade support WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: Middle Office, Trading Assistant , Product Control and/or Brokerage SME experience in flow or exotic derivatives Beneficial: Experience in an Operations role (e.g. Settlements, Collateral, Trade Support, Ops Project Management) would also be beneficial SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential: A strong understanding of different asset classes particularly rates, credit and FX derivatives and complex booking methodologies Strong understanding of derivative products and payoff features including risk profile analysis. Strong understanding of the various lifecycle events and associated risks on these products Infrastructure knowledge of electronic trading platforms including MarkitWire, TradeWeb, Bloomberg TOMS, ICE Link, etc. Understanding and experience in clearing mechanics and compression optimization Understand the key elements of the front to back process flow including other infrastructure groups i.e. Market Risk, Credit Risk, Finance, Product Control, Legal, Compliance, etc. Financial Math knowledge Fundamentals of P&L substantiation Basic understanding of the term structure of projection/discount curves and swap pricing Appreciation of the Greeks Understanding of the ISDA swap definitions Good understanding of the regulatory reporting requirements in various jurisdictions Familiar with running robust reconciliations and controls Understanding of the lifecycle event management on both vanilla and structured products Understand the cash flows and dynamics of a banking business such as funding requirements and their importance Knowledge of collateral processes, Initial Margin, Variation Margin, general CSA familiarity Accounting knowledge, ability to identify impacts to P&L and Balance Sheet from trade bookings Education / Qualifications: Essential: Bachelor or Master's Degree in a technical or appropriate field of study (Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, etc.) PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Strong technical ability - marrying exemplary product knowledge with meticulous attention to detail and analytical skills Creates a culture of creativity and innovation - identify ways to improve processes and develop creative solutions Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate complex issues in clear and concise terms to a broad audience Responsible - highly motivated self-starter who takes ownership of a given process, executes it with due diligence and efficiency Problem solving and judgement - proactive, thinks ahead, plans for contingencies, anticipates questions from different perspectives, seeks alternative solutions and delineates clear objectives Excellent interpersonal skills - team focus, gives evidence of a strong collaborative working ethic Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement A creative and innovative approach to work together with structured and logical reasoning The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, VBA, Access) A confident approach, with the ability to provide clear direction to the team A strategic approach, with the ability to lead and motivate a team PERFORMANCE AND DUTIES The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entity's performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and emended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head. MANAGING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The role holder will have responsibilities for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. The role holder will be required to perform their duties and responsibilities on an entity neutral basis, without favour. The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS. Working terms are dictated by functional mandates, the terms of the Dual-Hat Arrangement Agreement in place between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc and any other relevant agreements entered into between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. The role holder will have responsibility for identifying and resolving where there may be a difference or conflict in needs between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc, escalating to their manager where required. ..... click apply for full job details
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com. Operations Markets & Securities Services is part of the Operations Office for EMEA that supports MUFG's core products and services including Banking (commercial/retail based payments, loans, derivatives, trade finance) and Securities (Derivatives, FX, Fixed Income, Equity etc.). The role of Operations Markets & Securities Services is to service the requirements of the firm's internal clients (Front Office, Trading Desks etc.) as well as manage external relationships (Brokers, Custodians etc.) and also has close ties with other support areas such as Legal, Compliance, and Risk. NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS 0 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The opportunity is for an enthusiastic and intelligent individual to join the Middle Office Derivatives Trade Support team within Operations, responsible for providing control and support for multiple trading desks. The desks are engaged in pricing and trading of vanilla and structured derivative products across multiple assets classes including rates, equity, commodity, credit and FX. The team provides trader support to facilitate the accurate and timely booking and post execution care of all trades executed. Acting as a vital intermediary between Trading, Sales, Structuring and various back office areas, the Derivatives Trade Support team has a pivotal role in BAU whilst contributing to the planning and development of new product offerings on a regular basis. The successful candidate will spend time learning the day-to-day processes, interactions and many relationships managed by the team, helping to provide continuous development ideas and driving through required improvements. The role will focus on supporting flow derivative products, therefore a very strong understanding of the trading infrastructure, pricing inputs and lifecycle management mechanics of these products is critical. The position will require daily face off to the business, performing real time validation control routines across the platform, and running daily reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensuring they are fully understood, explained and communicated to relevant stakeholders. A detailed understanding of the front to back process is essential since daily interaction with internal and external stakeholders is required to ensure relevant updates are processed in a timely manner. This is a demanding role which requires the candidate to undertake a multitude of disciplines, and has existing multi-asset derivatives experience in flow products. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In this role, you will be responsible for Derivatives Trade Support across MUFG's banking arm and securities business under a dual-hat arrangement. Under this arrangement, you will act and make decisions on behalf of both the bank and the securities business, Responsibilities will include: Day to day accurate execution of processes, being a direct contributor to re-engineering or building of controls Liaising closely with Trading, Sales and Structuring to ensure accurate and timely bookings of trades Act as a key liaison between trading, other support functions and the counterparty Trade lifecycle management including T0 validation, fixings, coupon calculations, trigger monitoring, break clause and expiry monitoring Reconciliation of Derivatives transactions economics and processing Brokerage reconciliations/payments, ownership of relative accounts and production of MI reports. Completing Monthly and Quarterly attestations on the Brokerage accounts. Ensure accuracy of all components of new and existing trade bookings across multiple systems Fully understand the controls required to support the business through inter-system reconciliations Strict adherence to internal control and escalation protocol Maintain a consistent and robust control environment Contribute to continuous process improvements Development and testing of in-house systems Participate in strategic projects across multiple infrastructures Compose and maintain process manuals to ensure accurate and efficient trade support WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: Middle Office, Trading Assistant , Product Control and/or Brokerage SME experience in flow or exotic derivatives Beneficial: Experience in an Operations role (e.g. Settlements, Collateral, Trade Support, Ops Project Management) would also be beneficial SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential: A strong understanding of different asset classes particularly rates, credit and FX derivatives and complex booking methodologies Strong understanding of derivative products and payoff features including risk profile analysis. Strong understanding of the various lifecycle events and associated risks on these products Infrastructure knowledge of electronic trading platforms including MarkitWire, TradeWeb, Bloomberg TOMS, ICE Link, etc. Understanding and experience in clearing mechanics and compression optimization Understand the key elements of the front to back process flow including other infrastructure groups i.e. Market Risk, Credit Risk, Finance, Product Control, Legal, Compliance, etc. Financial Math knowledge Fundamentals of P&L substantiation Basic understanding of the term structure of projection/discount curves and swap pricing Appreciation of the Greeks Understanding of the ISDA swap definitions Good understanding of the regulatory reporting requirements in various jurisdictions Familiar with running robust reconciliations and controls Understanding of the lifecycle event management on both vanilla and structured products Understand the cash flows and dynamics of a banking business such as funding requirements and their importance Knowledge of collateral processes, Initial Margin, Variation Margin, general CSA familiarity Accounting knowledge, ability to identify impacts to P&L and Balance Sheet from trade bookings Education / Qualifications: Essential: Bachelor or Master's Degree in a technical or appropriate field of study (Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, etc.) PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Strong technical ability - marrying exemplary product knowledge with meticulous attention to detail and analytical skills Creates a culture of creativity and innovation - identify ways to improve processes and develop creative solutions Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate complex issues in clear and concise terms to a broad audience Responsible - highly motivated self-starter who takes ownership of a given process, executes it with due diligence and efficiency Problem solving and judgement - proactive, thinks ahead, plans for contingencies, anticipates questions from different perspectives, seeks alternative solutions and delineates clear objectives Excellent interpersonal skills - team focus, gives evidence of a strong collaborative working ethic Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement A creative and innovative approach to work together with structured and logical reasoning The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, VBA, Access) A confident approach, with the ability to provide clear direction to the team A strategic approach, with the ability to lead and motivate a team PERFORMANCE AND DUTIES The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entity's performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and emended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head. MANAGING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The role holder will have responsibilities for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. The role holder will be required to perform their duties and responsibilities on an entity neutral basis, without favour. The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS. Working terms are dictated by functional mandates, the terms of the Dual-Hat Arrangement Agreement in place between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc and any other relevant agreements entered into between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. The role holder will have responsibility for identifying and resolving where there may be a difference or conflict in needs between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc, escalating to their manager where required. ..... click apply for full job details
Description Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with around 3,000 offices in more than 50 markets. The Group has over 180,000 employees and offers 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 create 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 that 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. Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Commodity Finance ("CF") Team primarily provides working capital solutions to commodity traders and commodity corporates based in EMEA (Producers, processors, marketers, distributors, etc) to meet their financing needs in all phases of commodity trading activities; · Risk/Credit: Play an independent and centralized role for the management and monitoring of the risk taken in the CF portfolio; · Risk/Credit: As a sector expert from a risk and structuring perspective ensure a consistently high-quality standard across the credit analysis, risk assessment, and monitoring process for the CF portfolio and further ensure the CF Business is complaint with internal risk framework; · Portfolio Management (PM): Co-ordinate various related PM functions including a) MIS & Reporting b) Streamlining team's interaction with support functions c) Running/Co-ordination of various projects, which are credit (e.g. ratings) or non-credit related (e.g. IBOR, Cross Border) · Management: Support Head of CF and contribute with regards to general management, the strategy of CF Team, and related miscellaneous tasks and represent the team in various internal and external platforms. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Ensure a consistent, high quality and balanced approach across the entire credit process for the completion of the credit application and monitoring process within challenging time frames; · Write up/submit credit papers by leading by example when needed and in some more sensitive cases; · Manage and monitor the overall risk of the CF portfolio and ensure it is in line with MUFG credit appetite and in compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements; · Manage the CF portfolio from an independent and centralized point of view to provide consistent advice and guidance to relationship managers and analysts on the consideration and implementation of consistent credit approach, procedures, risks, and mitigants, and other elements for appropriate and balanced decision making; · Support Head of CF with the management of CF portfolio and team and actively contribute towards team's strategies. · Take leadership in the credit/risk initiatives to enhance the credit process, management of CF portfolio as well as collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and represent the team accordingly; · Liaise with other credit/risk teams to ensure credit consistency across EMEA and globally; · Act as sector expert from credit perspective for all commodities handled by CF team; · Keep CF Credit Manual updated · Contribute to the development, adaptation, and application of policy, procedures, and analysis to ensure a relevant, compliant and rigorous approach to the management of any risk which can negatively affect the portfolio; · Manage team member's performance, coach, and guide as required to ensure appropriate development in order to achieve high performance from team members; · Attend client meetings, risk reviews, external forums, and events to keep abreast of the relevant market, regulatory, economic, political, and other developments. · Attend credit watch forums, collaborate with internal counterparts to develop compromise solutions, for challenging credit cases; · Collaborate closely with Team Head - Energy and Team Head - Metal and Agri to ensure consistent and efficient management of the credit & execution resources. Invite & involve credit analysts (and sometimes RMs) from these deal teams to various projects/working groups. · Lead the interaction with the internal/external auditor to ensure a smooth and efficient auditing process; · Co-ordinate various related PM functions including : · MIS & Reporting such as profit, exposure, returns & related management presentations etc · Streamlining team's interaction with support functions and related workflows, by closely interacting/co-operating with Business Support & Business Management · Running/Co-ordination of various projects/working groups, which are credit (e.g. Audit, Rating methodologies, DD enhancement) or non-credit related (e.g. IBOR, Cross Border) WORK EXPERIENCE · Approximately 10-15 years commodity trade finance or banking experience; · Extensive background in Credit Risk Analysis and/or Credit Sanctioning · Experience at managing a direct report or a team · Background in commodity finance or natural resources sector. · Background in portfolio management SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE · Specialist knowledge within credit and strong understanding of commodity finance products/procedures; · Computer literacy, including core Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint) · Strong quantitative/numerical skills · Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients · Preferably specialized in energy commodities or metals or Agri commodities Education / Qualifications: · Preference for a Master's degree with Specific training in credit risk management and portfolio management. PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS · Strong analytical and numeracy skills based on relevant systems and models · Interpersonal skills and networking skills · Coaching and development skills · 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, the ability to demonstrate sound judgment · A structured and logical approach to work · Strong problem-solving skills · A creative and innovative approach to work · 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 · Lead by example We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organizational 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.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Description Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with around 3,000 offices in more than 50 markets. The Group has over 180,000 employees and offers 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 create 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 that 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. Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Commodity Finance ("CF") Team primarily provides working capital solutions to commodity traders and commodity corporates based in EMEA (Producers, processors, marketers, distributors, etc) to meet their financing needs in all phases of commodity trading activities; · Risk/Credit: Play an independent and centralized role for the management and monitoring of the risk taken in the CF portfolio; · Risk/Credit: As a sector expert from a risk and structuring perspective ensure a consistently high-quality standard across the credit analysis, risk assessment, and monitoring process for the CF portfolio and further ensure the CF Business is complaint with internal risk framework; · Portfolio Management (PM): Co-ordinate various related PM functions including a) MIS & Reporting b) Streamlining team's interaction with support functions c) Running/Co-ordination of various projects, which are credit (e.g. ratings) or non-credit related (e.g. IBOR, Cross Border) · Management: Support Head of CF and contribute with regards to general management, the strategy of CF Team, and related miscellaneous tasks and represent the team in various internal and external platforms. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Ensure a consistent, high quality and balanced approach across the entire credit process for the completion of the credit application and monitoring process within challenging time frames; · Write up/submit credit papers by leading by example when needed and in some more sensitive cases; · Manage and monitor the overall risk of the CF portfolio and ensure it is in line with MUFG credit appetite and in compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements; · Manage the CF portfolio from an independent and centralized point of view to provide consistent advice and guidance to relationship managers and analysts on the consideration and implementation of consistent credit approach, procedures, risks, and mitigants, and other elements for appropriate and balanced decision making; · Support Head of CF with the management of CF portfolio and team and actively contribute towards team's strategies. · Take leadership in the credit/risk initiatives to enhance the credit process, management of CF portfolio as well as collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and represent the team accordingly; · Liaise with other credit/risk teams to ensure credit consistency across EMEA and globally; · Act as sector expert from credit perspective for all commodities handled by CF team; · Keep CF Credit Manual updated · Contribute to the development, adaptation, and application of policy, procedures, and analysis to ensure a relevant, compliant and rigorous approach to the management of any risk which can negatively affect the portfolio; · Manage team member's performance, coach, and guide as required to ensure appropriate development in order to achieve high performance from team members; · Attend client meetings, risk reviews, external forums, and events to keep abreast of the relevant market, regulatory, economic, political, and other developments. · Attend credit watch forums, collaborate with internal counterparts to develop compromise solutions, for challenging credit cases; · Collaborate closely with Team Head - Energy and Team Head - Metal and Agri to ensure consistent and efficient management of the credit & execution resources. Invite & involve credit analysts (and sometimes RMs) from these deal teams to various projects/working groups. · Lead the interaction with the internal/external auditor to ensure a smooth and efficient auditing process; · Co-ordinate various related PM functions including : · MIS & Reporting such as profit, exposure, returns & related management presentations etc · Streamlining team's interaction with support functions and related workflows, by closely interacting/co-operating with Business Support & Business Management · Running/Co-ordination of various projects/working groups, which are credit (e.g. Audit, Rating methodologies, DD enhancement) or non-credit related (e.g. IBOR, Cross Border) WORK EXPERIENCE · Approximately 10-15 years commodity trade finance or banking experience; · Extensive background in Credit Risk Analysis and/or Credit Sanctioning · Experience at managing a direct report or a team · Background in commodity finance or natural resources sector. · Background in portfolio management SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE · Specialist knowledge within credit and strong understanding of commodity finance products/procedures; · Computer literacy, including core Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint) · Strong quantitative/numerical skills · Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients · Preferably specialized in energy commodities or metals or Agri commodities Education / Qualifications: · Preference for a Master's degree with Specific training in credit risk management and portfolio management. PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS · Strong analytical and numeracy skills based on relevant systems and models · Interpersonal skills and networking skills · Coaching and development skills · 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, the ability to demonstrate sound judgment · A structured and logical approach to work · Strong problem-solving skills · A creative and innovative approach to work · 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 · Lead by example We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organizational 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.
Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com. Optimisation Office "Optimisation Office" is a newly created team within our Operations Office for EMEA (EOO) focusing on optimising our network through digital innovation and standardisation. The team will review processing and offering to propose an efficient business model to seek opportunity to utilize digital technology such as robotics process automation (RPA) and standardization. NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS 0 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE This position is a Senior Business Analyst role for RPA implementation promotion in EMEA. You will be required to specify detailed requirements and specify RFP opportunities in EMEA, evaluate the effectiveness and prioritize specified RPA opportunities. You will be required strong business knowledge in banking business. In addition to contributing to planning as a Business Analyst, you will be required to execute business analysis for the internal RPA development, analyse and produce business analysis related documents for RPA development such as 'AS-IS flow' and 'TO-BE use case'. You will liaise with RPA developers and RPA team members in IT, business users, specify business requirements and processes to automate by RPA solutions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In this role, you will be responsible for conducting business analysis of Robotics Process Automation (RPA) across MUFG's banking arm and securities business under a dual-hat arrangement. Under this arrangement, you will act and make decisions on behalf of both the bank and the securities business, subject to the same remit and level of authority, and irrespective of the entity which employs you. Interact daily with all areas of the MUFG business Running workshops with business SMEs to understand the end to end process and specify the processes to automate by RPA solutions Analyse effectiveness and prioritize the specified RPA opportunities Presenting summary of findings to the business and educate through the 'TO-BE' use case diagram of the automated process Work closely with Technology development team to ensure requirements are accurately mapped and suitable for development. WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: Significant work experience in RPA implementation projects as a BA Significant work experience of banking business Work experience in business analysis Preferred: Previous experience as a Lead Business Analyst Experience working on system implementation projects Experience of using robotic tools such as Kapow, A.A. Blue Prism and Pega SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential: Extensive business analysis skills for RPA development Excellent business knowledge in banking business Excellent knowledge in our source systems and environment Experience in scrum master Preferred: Project management skills RPA development skills s Education / Qualifications: Essential: Bachelor degree educated in computer science Preferred: Master's degree educated in computer science PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Strong IT skills Communication skills Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement A structured and logical approach to work Strong problem solving skills A creative and innovative approach to work 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 pressurised environment Strong numerical skills PERFORMANCE AND DUTIES The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entity's performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and emended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head. MANAGING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The role holder will have responsibilities for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. The role holder will be required to perform their duties and responsibilities on an entity neutral basis, without favour. The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS. Working terms are dictated by functional mandates, the terms of the Dual-Hat Arrangement Agreement in place between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc and any other relevant agreements entered into between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. The role holder will have responsibility for identifying and resolving where there may be a difference or conflict in needs between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc, escalating to their manager where required. 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.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com. Optimisation Office "Optimisation Office" is a newly created team within our Operations Office for EMEA (EOO) focusing on optimising our network through digital innovation and standardisation. The team will review processing and offering to propose an efficient business model to seek opportunity to utilize digital technology such as robotics process automation (RPA) and standardization. NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS 0 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE This position is a Senior Business Analyst role for RPA implementation promotion in EMEA. You will be required to specify detailed requirements and specify RFP opportunities in EMEA, evaluate the effectiveness and prioritize specified RPA opportunities. You will be required strong business knowledge in banking business. In addition to contributing to planning as a Business Analyst, you will be required to execute business analysis for the internal RPA development, analyse and produce business analysis related documents for RPA development such as 'AS-IS flow' and 'TO-BE use case'. You will liaise with RPA developers and RPA team members in IT, business users, specify business requirements and processes to automate by RPA solutions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In this role, you will be responsible for conducting business analysis of Robotics Process Automation (RPA) across MUFG's banking arm and securities business under a dual-hat arrangement. Under this arrangement, you will act and make decisions on behalf of both the bank and the securities business, subject to the same remit and level of authority, and irrespective of the entity which employs you. Interact daily with all areas of the MUFG business Running workshops with business SMEs to understand the end to end process and specify the processes to automate by RPA solutions Analyse effectiveness and prioritize the specified RPA opportunities Presenting summary of findings to the business and educate through the 'TO-BE' use case diagram of the automated process Work closely with Technology development team to ensure requirements are accurately mapped and suitable for development. WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: Significant work experience in RPA implementation projects as a BA Significant work experience of banking business Work experience in business analysis Preferred: Previous experience as a Lead Business Analyst Experience working on system implementation projects Experience of using robotic tools such as Kapow, A.A. Blue Prism and Pega SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential: Extensive business analysis skills for RPA development Excellent business knowledge in banking business Excellent knowledge in our source systems and environment Experience in scrum master Preferred: Project management skills RPA development skills s Education / Qualifications: Essential: Bachelor degree educated in computer science Preferred: Master's degree educated in computer science PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Strong IT skills Communication skills Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement A structured and logical approach to work Strong problem solving skills A creative and innovative approach to work 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 pressurised environment Strong numerical skills PERFORMANCE AND DUTIES The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entity's performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and emended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head. MANAGING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The role holder will have responsibilities for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. The role holder will be required to perform their duties and responsibilities on an entity neutral basis, without favour. The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS. Working terms are dictated by functional mandates, the terms of the Dual-Hat Arrangement Agreement in place between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc and any other relevant agreements entered into between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. The role holder will have responsibility for identifying and resolving where there may be a difference or conflict in needs between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc, escalating to their manager where required. 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.
Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com. The Operations division is core to all of MUFG's business activities. With employees based in London, New York and Hong Kong, the function consists of five pillars Middle Office, Business Management, Transaction Processing, Clearing and Settlement, and Operational Control. A diverse product range is covered including Equities, FX, Fixed Income, and Derivatives. The division has a wide range of responsibilities including oversight of the business and our ability to achieve strategic goals via our change program; interface to the business, customer, branch and agent network; managing the processing lifecycle for trades and transactions from the single touch, single entry items through to the complex, multi-entry trades; providing a shared service/utility function by receiving the output of Transaction Processing and executing the cash and/or clearing of processed transactions; independent control function ensuring Transaction Processing and Clearing & Settlement Services execute appropriate controls to mitigate regulatory and operational risks. Operations NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS 0 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The opportunity is for an enthusiastic and intelligent individual to join the Middle Office Derivatives Trade Support team within Operations, responsible for providing control and support for multiple trading desks. The desks are engaged in pricing and trading of vanilla and structured derivative products across multiple assets classes including rates, equity, commodity, credit and FX. The team provides trader support to facilitate the accurate and timely booking and post execution care of all trades executed. Acting as a vital intermediary between Trading, Sales, Structuring and various back office areas, the Derivatives Trade Support team has a pivotal role in BAU whilst contributing to the planning and development of new product offerings on a regular basis. The successful candidate will spend time learning the day-to-day processes, interactions and many relationships managed by the team, helping to provide continuous development ideas and driving through required improvements. The role will focus on supporting flow derivative products, therefore a very strong understanding of the trading infrastructure, pricing inputs and lifecycle management mechanics of these products is critical. The position will require daily face off to the business, performing real time validation control routines across the platform, and running daily reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensuring they are fully understood, explained and communicated to relevant stakeholders. A detailed understanding of the front to back process is essential since daily interaction with internal and external stakeholders is required to ensure relevant updates are processed in a timely manner. This is a demanding role which requires the candidate to undertake a multitude of disciplines, and has existing multi-asset derivatives experience in flow products. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In this role, you will be responsible for Derivatives Trade Support across MUFG's banking arm and securities business under a dual-hat arrangement. Under this arrangement, you will act and make decisions on behalf of both the bank and the securities business, Responsibilities will include: Review of complex bookings, structures and bespoke transactions Ensure accuracy of all components of new and existing trade bookings across multiple systems and exception management of approximate bookings Development and testing of in-house systems Day to day accurate execution of processes, being a direct contributor to re-engineering or building of controls Liaising closely with Trading, Sales and Structuring to ensure accurate and timely bookings of trades Act as a key liaison between trading, other support functions and the counterparty Trade lifecycle management including T0 validation, fixings, coupon calculations, trigger monitoring, break clause and expiry monitoring Fully understand the controls required to support the business through inter-system reconciliations Strict adherence to internal control and escalation protocol Maintain a consistent and robust control environment Contribute to continuous process improvements Participate in strategic projects across multiple infrastructures Compose and maintain process manuals to ensure accurate and efficient trade support WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: Middle Office, Trading Assistant or Product Control experience in flow or exotic derivatives SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential: A strong understanding of different asset classes particularly rates, credit and FX derivatives and complex booking methodologies Strong understanding of derivative products and payoff features including risk profile analysis. Strong understanding of the various lifecycle events and associated risks on these products Infrastructure knowledge of electronic trading platforms including MarkitWire, TradeWeb, Bloomberg TOMS, ICE Link, etc. Working knowledge of Confirmations, ISDA documentation and ISDA swap definitions Understanding and experience in clearing mechanics and compression optimization Understand the key elements of the front to back process flow including other infrastructure groups i.e. Market Risk, Credit Risk, Finance, Product Control, Legal, Compliance, etc. Financial Math knowledge Fundamentals of P&L substantiation Basic understanding of the term structure of projection/discount curves and swap pricing Appreciation of the Greeks Understanding of the Good understanding of the regulatory reporting requirements in various jurisdictions Familiar with running robust reconciliations and controls and implementing relative controls Familiar with implementing VBA solutions / End User Applications Understanding of the lifecycle event management on both vanilla and structured products Understand the cash flows and dynamics of a banking business such as funding requirements and their importance Knowledge of collateral processes, Initial Margin, Variation Margin, general CSA familiarity Accounting knowledge, ability to identify impacts to P&L and Balance Sheet from trade bookings Education / Qualifications: Essential: Bachelor or Master's Degree in a technical or appropriate field of study (Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, etc.) PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Strong technical ability - marrying exemplary product knowledge with meticulous attention to detail and analytical skills Creates a culture of creativity and innovation - identify ways to improve processes and develop creative solutions Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate complex issues in clear and concise terms to a broad audience Stakeholder management - ability to communicate with senior stakeholders, constructively managing feedback and prioritise accordingly BoW Responsible - highly motivated self-starter who takes ownership of a given process, executes it with due diligence and efficiency Problem solving and judgement - proactive, thinks ahead, plans for contingencies, anticipates questions from different perspectives, seeks alternative solutions and delineates clear objectives Excellent interpersonal skills - team focus, gives evidence of a strong collaborative working ethic Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement A creative and innovative approach to work together with structured and logical reasoning The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, VBA) A confident approach, with the ability to provide clear direction to the team A strategic approach, with the ability to lead and motivate a team PERFORMANCE AND DUTIES The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entity's performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and emended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head. MANAGING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The role holder will have responsibilities for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. The role holder will be required to perform their duties and responsibilities on an entity neutral basis, without favour. The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS. Working terms are dictated by functional mandates..... click apply for full job details
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com. The Operations division is core to all of MUFG's business activities. With employees based in London, New York and Hong Kong, the function consists of five pillars Middle Office, Business Management, Transaction Processing, Clearing and Settlement, and Operational Control. A diverse product range is covered including Equities, FX, Fixed Income, and Derivatives. The division has a wide range of responsibilities including oversight of the business and our ability to achieve strategic goals via our change program; interface to the business, customer, branch and agent network; managing the processing lifecycle for trades and transactions from the single touch, single entry items through to the complex, multi-entry trades; providing a shared service/utility function by receiving the output of Transaction Processing and executing the cash and/or clearing of processed transactions; independent control function ensuring Transaction Processing and Clearing & Settlement Services execute appropriate controls to mitigate regulatory and operational risks. Operations NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS 0 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The opportunity is for an enthusiastic and intelligent individual to join the Middle Office Derivatives Trade Support team within Operations, responsible for providing control and support for multiple trading desks. The desks are engaged in pricing and trading of vanilla and structured derivative products across multiple assets classes including rates, equity, commodity, credit and FX. The team provides trader support to facilitate the accurate and timely booking and post execution care of all trades executed. Acting as a vital intermediary between Trading, Sales, Structuring and various back office areas, the Derivatives Trade Support team has a pivotal role in BAU whilst contributing to the planning and development of new product offerings on a regular basis. The successful candidate will spend time learning the day-to-day processes, interactions and many relationships managed by the team, helping to provide continuous development ideas and driving through required improvements. The role will focus on supporting flow derivative products, therefore a very strong understanding of the trading infrastructure, pricing inputs and lifecycle management mechanics of these products is critical. The position will require daily face off to the business, performing real time validation control routines across the platform, and running daily reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensuring they are fully understood, explained and communicated to relevant stakeholders. A detailed understanding of the front to back process is essential since daily interaction with internal and external stakeholders is required to ensure relevant updates are processed in a timely manner. This is a demanding role which requires the candidate to undertake a multitude of disciplines, and has existing multi-asset derivatives experience in flow products. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In this role, you will be responsible for Derivatives Trade Support across MUFG's banking arm and securities business under a dual-hat arrangement. Under this arrangement, you will act and make decisions on behalf of both the bank and the securities business, Responsibilities will include: Review of complex bookings, structures and bespoke transactions Ensure accuracy of all components of new and existing trade bookings across multiple systems and exception management of approximate bookings Development and testing of in-house systems Day to day accurate execution of processes, being a direct contributor to re-engineering or building of controls Liaising closely with Trading, Sales and Structuring to ensure accurate and timely bookings of trades Act as a key liaison between trading, other support functions and the counterparty Trade lifecycle management including T0 validation, fixings, coupon calculations, trigger monitoring, break clause and expiry monitoring Fully understand the controls required to support the business through inter-system reconciliations Strict adherence to internal control and escalation protocol Maintain a consistent and robust control environment Contribute to continuous process improvements Participate in strategic projects across multiple infrastructures Compose and maintain process manuals to ensure accurate and efficient trade support WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: Middle Office, Trading Assistant or Product Control experience in flow or exotic derivatives SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Essential: A strong understanding of different asset classes particularly rates, credit and FX derivatives and complex booking methodologies Strong understanding of derivative products and payoff features including risk profile analysis. Strong understanding of the various lifecycle events and associated risks on these products Infrastructure knowledge of electronic trading platforms including MarkitWire, TradeWeb, Bloomberg TOMS, ICE Link, etc. Working knowledge of Confirmations, ISDA documentation and ISDA swap definitions Understanding and experience in clearing mechanics and compression optimization Understand the key elements of the front to back process flow including other infrastructure groups i.e. Market Risk, Credit Risk, Finance, Product Control, Legal, Compliance, etc. Financial Math knowledge Fundamentals of P&L substantiation Basic understanding of the term structure of projection/discount curves and swap pricing Appreciation of the Greeks Understanding of the Good understanding of the regulatory reporting requirements in various jurisdictions Familiar with running robust reconciliations and controls and implementing relative controls Familiar with implementing VBA solutions / End User Applications Understanding of the lifecycle event management on both vanilla and structured products Understand the cash flows and dynamics of a banking business such as funding requirements and their importance Knowledge of collateral processes, Initial Margin, Variation Margin, general CSA familiarity Accounting knowledge, ability to identify impacts to P&L and Balance Sheet from trade bookings Education / Qualifications: Essential: Bachelor or Master's Degree in a technical or appropriate field of study (Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, etc.) PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Strong technical ability - marrying exemplary product knowledge with meticulous attention to detail and analytical skills Creates a culture of creativity and innovation - identify ways to improve processes and develop creative solutions Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate complex issues in clear and concise terms to a broad audience Stakeholder management - ability to communicate with senior stakeholders, constructively managing feedback and prioritise accordingly BoW Responsible - highly motivated self-starter who takes ownership of a given process, executes it with due diligence and efficiency Problem solving and judgement - proactive, thinks ahead, plans for contingencies, anticipates questions from different perspectives, seeks alternative solutions and delineates clear objectives Excellent interpersonal skills - team focus, gives evidence of a strong collaborative working ethic Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement A creative and innovative approach to work together with structured and logical reasoning The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, VBA) A confident approach, with the ability to provide clear direction to the team A strategic approach, with the ability to lead and motivate a team PERFORMANCE AND DUTIES The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entity's performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and emended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head. MANAGING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The role holder will have responsibilities for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. The role holder will be required to perform their duties and responsibilities on an entity neutral basis, without favour. The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS. Working terms are dictated by functional mandates..... click apply for full job details
Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com. Markets and Securities is part of the Operations Office for EMEA that supports MUFG's core products and services including Banking (commercial/retail based payments, loans, derivatives, trade finance) and Securities (Derivatives, FX, Fixed Income, Equity etc.). The role of Operations Network Management is to manage the interaction between Operations, MUFG's internal clients (Front Office, Trading Desks etc.) and MUFG external Agent network (cash, custodian etc.) and also has close ties with other support areas such as Finance, Legal, Compliance and Risk. NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS 0 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Network Management team is in a pivotal position within MUFG Securities and MUFG Bank as it is responsible for managing all Cash, Custody, Clearing and Execution relationships such as Nostro agents, Custodians, Clearing Houses, Brokers, E-platforms and Exchanges. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Network Management team across MUFG's banking arm and securities business under a dual-hat arrangement. Under this arrangement, you will act and make decisions on behalf of both the bank and the securities business, subject to the same remit and level of authority, and irrespective of the entity which employs you. The main purpose of the role is to support the Network Management team in on/off boarding new Agent relationships, assisting on all relationship management aspects including issue management, escalations, fee reviews and due diligence reviews, whilst also supporting Management with adhoc requests. The role will be relationship focused and will also involve a large degree of analysis, monitoring and change work in order to ensure MUFG makes the most of all our external relationships. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The role will include the following primary responsibilities: Co-ordination of new relationship documentation - including legal agreements and account opening documentation Ongoing reviews of agent bank providers as directed from your Line Manager. This will include various due diligence procedures such as annual due diligence questionnaires, contract reviews and arranging periodical service review meetings Proactively assist with incoming queries whilst ensuring all issues are resolved in a timely manner Assisting in the creation and production of Network Management MIS Understand process flows to be to be able to identify workflow and operational efficiencies Assisting on regulatory and change projects such as UMR and CSDR Assisting with the day to day management of the Cash and Custody Invoicing and Recharging process Build relationships throughout MUFG to establish a peer network, gather relevant information and help to ensure effective inter-departmental collaboration Adherence to global standards of information storage and dissemination WORK EXPERIENCE The role will include the following primary responsibilities: Previous Network Management experience is essential Good understanding of Operations Front to Back Experience in another Operational role such as Settlements, Collateral, Trade Support, Ops Project Management would be beneficial Experience in helping on projects and initiatives Experience in managing Cash and Custody relationships Experience in Derivatives clearing would be advantageous Previous experience within a top tier Broker-Dealer preferable but not essential SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Ability to independently manage multiple deliverables at any one time Strong Microsoft skills i.e. Word and Excel (intermediate level and above) Excellent communication skills, written, oral and listening Quick learner and able translate complex matters to all areas of the firm Ability to represent the firm with external counterparts Ability to liaise with business stakeholders at all levels of the organisation Strong analytical skills A good understanding of Financial Markets in general Education / Qualifications: Degree or equivalent preferred PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Excellent Microsoft Office skills Excellent communication skills Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach 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 pressurised environment Confident manner when dealing with senior stakeholders. 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.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Please visit our website for more information - mufgemea.com. Markets and Securities is part of the Operations Office for EMEA that supports MUFG's core products and services including Banking (commercial/retail based payments, loans, derivatives, trade finance) and Securities (Derivatives, FX, Fixed Income, Equity etc.). The role of Operations Network Management is to manage the interaction between Operations, MUFG's internal clients (Front Office, Trading Desks etc.) and MUFG external Agent network (cash, custodian etc.) and also has close ties with other support areas such as Finance, Legal, Compliance and Risk. NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS 0 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Network Management team is in a pivotal position within MUFG Securities and MUFG Bank as it is responsible for managing all Cash, Custody, Clearing and Execution relationships such as Nostro agents, Custodians, Clearing Houses, Brokers, E-platforms and Exchanges. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Network Management team across MUFG's banking arm and securities business under a dual-hat arrangement. Under this arrangement, you will act and make decisions on behalf of both the bank and the securities business, subject to the same remit and level of authority, and irrespective of the entity which employs you. The main purpose of the role is to support the Network Management team in on/off boarding new Agent relationships, assisting on all relationship management aspects including issue management, escalations, fee reviews and due diligence reviews, whilst also supporting Management with adhoc requests. The role will be relationship focused and will also involve a large degree of analysis, monitoring and change work in order to ensure MUFG makes the most of all our external relationships. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The role will include the following primary responsibilities: Co-ordination of new relationship documentation - including legal agreements and account opening documentation Ongoing reviews of agent bank providers as directed from your Line Manager. This will include various due diligence procedures such as annual due diligence questionnaires, contract reviews and arranging periodical service review meetings Proactively assist with incoming queries whilst ensuring all issues are resolved in a timely manner Assisting in the creation and production of Network Management MIS Understand process flows to be to be able to identify workflow and operational efficiencies Assisting on regulatory and change projects such as UMR and CSDR Assisting with the day to day management of the Cash and Custody Invoicing and Recharging process Build relationships throughout MUFG to establish a peer network, gather relevant information and help to ensure effective inter-departmental collaboration Adherence to global standards of information storage and dissemination WORK EXPERIENCE The role will include the following primary responsibilities: Previous Network Management experience is essential Good understanding of Operations Front to Back Experience in another Operational role such as Settlements, Collateral, Trade Support, Ops Project Management would be beneficial Experience in helping on projects and initiatives Experience in managing Cash and Custody relationships Experience in Derivatives clearing would be advantageous Previous experience within a top tier Broker-Dealer preferable but not essential SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: Ability to independently manage multiple deliverables at any one time Strong Microsoft skills i.e. Word and Excel (intermediate level and above) Excellent communication skills, written, oral and listening Quick learner and able translate complex matters to all areas of the firm Ability to represent the firm with external counterparts Ability to liaise with business stakeholders at all levels of the organisation Strong analytical skills A good understanding of Financial Markets in general Education / Qualifications: Degree or equivalent preferred PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Excellent Microsoft Office skills Excellent communication skills Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach 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 pressurised environment Confident manner when dealing with senior stakeholders. 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.
Who We Are We are MUFG. With over 360 years of heritage and more than 180,000 employees in 50 markets, we've grown to become one of the top five banks in the world. Combining our global network and financial strength with a dedication to becoming the world's most trusted financial group, we pride ourselves on exceeding client expectations and building long-term relationships. We support our clients and protect their interests with the highest levels of professionalism and expertise, while also serving society and fostering a sustainable vision for growth. We're looking for ambitious, driven individuals to join our team, and help us to become the world's most trusted financial group. With graduate schemes and internships available around the world, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best experts in the industry. Our Business Areas Our securities business offer a comprehensive product suite to clients around the world through five key business lines in the primary and secondary markets: capital markets, credit, rates, equities, and structured products. Our commercial banking arm is a leading corporate lending bank offering an intensive range of services from Project Finance & Syndicated Loans through to Transaction Banking & Asset Finance. By joining MUFG, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your financial expertise and become part of a truly international organisation. Global possibilities with an approachable and inclusive culture: it truly is a better balance in banking What To Expect Our 18 month Analyst Programme starts with a comprehensive training programme designed to develop a sound understanding of our product lines, our clients & our business strategies. Equipped with newfound knowledge, you'll start with the desk where you'll experience what it's like work within Debt Capital Markets and gain hands-on work experience. Our Debt Capital Markets Team advises clients on capital raising activities and connects them with our global investor base. This opportunity offers the possibility to observe and experience the whole bond origination process, from market analysis to client marketing as well as interaction with syndicate and our sales and trading platform. Right from day one, you'll become an integral member of the team and will be given meaningful work to complete, allowing you to start building your experience and expertise within your chosen field. As a part of a select intake, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best professionals in the industry. We're highly team-driven, but you'll still find plenty of opportunity to shine as an individual. In our open and inclusive environment, senior colleagues will know who you are and will see the work you do. In addition, your buddy and mentor will make sure you have all the support you need to succeed. And you'll enjoy an ongoing commitment to your development as you build a lasting and rewarding career with us. Join our Team We look for talented, motivated and ambitious people who will be able to help drive our business forward. Successful candidates will: have a strong interest in financial markets have excellent communication & interpersonal skills be fluent in English and a second European language, ideally French, German, Spanish have high levels of motivation and integrity have strong analytical and problem-solving skills have excellent attention to detail and accuracy be innovative and have the ability to generate new and creative ideas be in their final year of study or have graduated in the last 12 months have obtained a minimum 2:1 within the last 12 months, or be in line for a minimum 2:1 (or equivalent) at undergraduate level
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Who We Are We are MUFG. With over 360 years of heritage and more than 180,000 employees in 50 markets, we've grown to become one of the top five banks in the world. Combining our global network and financial strength with a dedication to becoming the world's most trusted financial group, we pride ourselves on exceeding client expectations and building long-term relationships. We support our clients and protect their interests with the highest levels of professionalism and expertise, while also serving society and fostering a sustainable vision for growth. We're looking for ambitious, driven individuals to join our team, and help us to become the world's most trusted financial group. With graduate schemes and internships available around the world, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best experts in the industry. Our Business Areas Our securities business offer a comprehensive product suite to clients around the world through five key business lines in the primary and secondary markets: capital markets, credit, rates, equities, and structured products. Our commercial banking arm is a leading corporate lending bank offering an intensive range of services from Project Finance & Syndicated Loans through to Transaction Banking & Asset Finance. By joining MUFG, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your financial expertise and become part of a truly international organisation. Global possibilities with an approachable and inclusive culture: it truly is a better balance in banking What To Expect Our 18 month Analyst Programme starts with a comprehensive training programme designed to develop a sound understanding of our product lines, our clients & our business strategies. Equipped with newfound knowledge, you'll start with the desk where you'll experience what it's like work within Debt Capital Markets and gain hands-on work experience. Our Debt Capital Markets Team advises clients on capital raising activities and connects them with our global investor base. This opportunity offers the possibility to observe and experience the whole bond origination process, from market analysis to client marketing as well as interaction with syndicate and our sales and trading platform. Right from day one, you'll become an integral member of the team and will be given meaningful work to complete, allowing you to start building your experience and expertise within your chosen field. As a part of a select intake, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best professionals in the industry. We're highly team-driven, but you'll still find plenty of opportunity to shine as an individual. In our open and inclusive environment, senior colleagues will know who you are and will see the work you do. In addition, your buddy and mentor will make sure you have all the support you need to succeed. And you'll enjoy an ongoing commitment to your development as you build a lasting and rewarding career with us. Join our Team We look for talented, motivated and ambitious people who will be able to help drive our business forward. Successful candidates will: have a strong interest in financial markets have excellent communication & interpersonal skills be fluent in English and a second European language, ideally French, German, Spanish have high levels of motivation and integrity have strong analytical and problem-solving skills have excellent attention to detail and accuracy be innovative and have the ability to generate new and creative ideas be in their final year of study or have graduated in the last 12 months have obtained a minimum 2:1 within the last 12 months, or be in line for a minimum 2:1 (or equivalent) at undergraduate level
Who We Are We are MUFG. With over 360 years of heritage and more than 180,000 employees in 50 countries, we've grown to become one of the top five banks in the world. Our securities business offer a comprehensive product suite to clients around the world through five key business lines in the primary and secondary markets: capital markets, credit, rates, equities, and structured products. Our commercial banking arm is a leading corporate lending bank offering an intensive range of services from Project Finance & Syndicated Loans through to Transaction Banking & Asset Finance. By joining MUFG, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your financial expertise and become part of a truly international organisation. Global possibilities with an approachable and inclusive culture: it truly is a better balance in banking Opportunities Available: We have opportunities in our Rates Sales Team and our Structured Sales Team. Our Rates Sales Team provides coverage to a variety of accounts ranging from institutional asset managers to leveraged funds, pensions, and central banks. The team works closely with the Rates trading desk which covers a vast range of interest rate products including swaps, bonds, options, and repo The Structured Financing and Solutions Sales EMEA team covers a range of EMEA-based institutional clients, including pension funds, insurance companies, asset managers, banks, sponsors and hedge funds. Its product suite includes structured financing of illiquid collateral and the placement of private debt, particularly corporate, infrastructure, aviation and emerging markets. By joining one of our Sales team, you role within the team will be to actively support with: • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of clients • Analysing and developing solutions to meet clients' needs • Understanding and analysing the markets and industries our clients operate in to formulate trade ideas • Liaising between clients and traders to price trades • Preparing marketing materials for clients What to expect Our 18 month Analyst Programme which starts with a comprehensive training programme designed to develop a sound understanding of our product lines, our clients & our business strategies. Equipped with newfound knowledge, you'll start with the desk where you'll experience how international finance works in practice and gain hands-on work experience. Right from day one, you'll become an integral member of the team and will be given meaningful work to complete, allowing you to start building your experience and expertise within your chosen field. As a part of a select intake, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best professionals in the industry. We're highly team-driven, but you'll still find plenty of opportunity to shine as an individual. In our open and inclusive environment, senior colleagues will know who you are and will see the work you do. In addition, your buddy and mentor will make sure you have all the support you need to succeed. And you'll enjoy an ongoing commitment to your development as you build a lasting and rewarding career with us. Join our Team We look for talented, motivated and ambitious people who will be able to help drive our business forward. Successful candidates will: have a strong interest in financial markets have excellent communication & interpersonal skills have high levels of motivation and integrity have strong analytical and problem-solving skills Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy be innovative and have the ability to generate new and creative ideas be in their final year of study or have graduated in the last 12 months have obtained a minimum 2:1 within the last 12 months, or be in line for a minimum 2:1 (or equivalent) at undergraduate level
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Who We Are We are MUFG. With over 360 years of heritage and more than 180,000 employees in 50 countries, we've grown to become one of the top five banks in the world. Our securities business offer a comprehensive product suite to clients around the world through five key business lines in the primary and secondary markets: capital markets, credit, rates, equities, and structured products. Our commercial banking arm is a leading corporate lending bank offering an intensive range of services from Project Finance & Syndicated Loans through to Transaction Banking & Asset Finance. By joining MUFG, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your financial expertise and become part of a truly international organisation. Global possibilities with an approachable and inclusive culture: it truly is a better balance in banking Opportunities Available: We have opportunities in our Rates Sales Team and our Structured Sales Team. Our Rates Sales Team provides coverage to a variety of accounts ranging from institutional asset managers to leveraged funds, pensions, and central banks. The team works closely with the Rates trading desk which covers a vast range of interest rate products including swaps, bonds, options, and repo The Structured Financing and Solutions Sales EMEA team covers a range of EMEA-based institutional clients, including pension funds, insurance companies, asset managers, banks, sponsors and hedge funds. Its product suite includes structured financing of illiquid collateral and the placement of private debt, particularly corporate, infrastructure, aviation and emerging markets. By joining one of our Sales team, you role within the team will be to actively support with: • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of clients • Analysing and developing solutions to meet clients' needs • Understanding and analysing the markets and industries our clients operate in to formulate trade ideas • Liaising between clients and traders to price trades • Preparing marketing materials for clients What to expect Our 18 month Analyst Programme which starts with a comprehensive training programme designed to develop a sound understanding of our product lines, our clients & our business strategies. Equipped with newfound knowledge, you'll start with the desk where you'll experience how international finance works in practice and gain hands-on work experience. Right from day one, you'll become an integral member of the team and will be given meaningful work to complete, allowing you to start building your experience and expertise within your chosen field. As a part of a select intake, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best professionals in the industry. We're highly team-driven, but you'll still find plenty of opportunity to shine as an individual. In our open and inclusive environment, senior colleagues will know who you are and will see the work you do. In addition, your buddy and mentor will make sure you have all the support you need to succeed. And you'll enjoy an ongoing commitment to your development as you build a lasting and rewarding career with us. Join our Team We look for talented, motivated and ambitious people who will be able to help drive our business forward. Successful candidates will: have a strong interest in financial markets have excellent communication & interpersonal skills have high levels of motivation and integrity have strong analytical and problem-solving skills Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy be innovative and have the ability to generate new and creative ideas be in their final year of study or have graduated in the last 12 months have obtained a minimum 2:1 within the last 12 months, or be in line for a minimum 2:1 (or equivalent) at undergraduate level