VP Leveraged Finance & MMDL

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 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long‑term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. MUFG, one of the world’s top five banks with over 360 years of heritage and a global presence spanning 50 markets, is seeking a Vice President Leveraged Finance Credit Manager to join their London‑based Structured Finance Credit Office for EMEA. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a renowned financial institution that values stability, trust, and professional growth.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the credit risk framework for Mid‑Market and Large Cap Leveraged Finance transactions, working alongside a knowledgeable team within a supportive leadership environment. MUFG offers you the chance to connect with colleagues across Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore, and London, ensuring your expertise is shared and valued on a global scale. The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture where your interpersonal skills and commitment to excellence are recognised and rewarded.

What you’ll do

• Conduct comprehensive credit analysis of Mid‑Market Leveraged Finance transactions by engaging in due diligence calls, drafting detailed credit papers, applying rating methodologies, and preparing comparative statistics under senior management guidance.
• Monitor and review existing portfolio transactions, making well‑considered recommendations regarding credit decisions and ratings based on current market trends and developments.
• Work collaboratively on ad‑hoc projects as directed by Group Head or senior management to set up or adjust risk criteria and policies, enhancing portfolio quality.
• Stay informed about sector‑specific trends, market developments, financial structures, and legal frameworks within allocated sectors or products across EMEA countries, sharing insights with the team.
• Support the development of junior colleagues by sharing technical knowledge related to allocated sectors or products, nurturing talent within the team.
• Prepare clear reports for Tokyo Head Office and European Headquarters as required, including materials for credit committees that reflect accurate portfolio assessments.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory procedures and internal policy requirements by maintaining meticulous records and adhering to established guidelines.
• Actively participate in portfolio monitoring activities by identifying early warning signs and recommending appropriate actions in line with internal policies.
• Assist Group Heads in exercising delegated credit approval authority or making recommendations to senior management on transaction‑specific files.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of CIB Credit for EMEA’s risk appetite portfolio monitoring frameworks through thoughtful collaboration.

What you bring

• Extensive experience working within a financial institution’s credit division covering Leveraged Finance or direct involvement in a Leveraged Finance front line team across Large Cap or Mid‑Market segments.
• Proven track record in investment banking roles focused on credit assessment or front office functions related to structured finance.
• Deep understanding of credit assessment principles, risk management practices, derivatives products, and regulatory audit processes associated with credit divisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective communication with both senior management and junior staff members within diverse teams.
• Bachelor’s degree as an essential qualification; advanced degrees such as Master’s or CFA qualification are highly desirable along with recognised accountancy credentials.
• Excellent communication abilities paired with results‑driven mindset and accountability for delivering high‑quality outcomes under pressure.
• Proactive approach to prioritising workloads efficiently while demonstrating sound judgement in decision‑making scenarios.
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with accuracy when managing large volumes of data or tight deadlines.
• Calm demeanour allowing you to perform optimally even in high‑pressure environments where numerical skills are crucial.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications coupled with the ability to articulate strategic visions for CIB Credit operations.

Equality and Diversity Statement

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.

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