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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worldu2019s leading financial groups. Across the globe, weu2019re 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 worldu2019s most trusted financial group, itu2019s 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, a globally respected financial institution, is seeking a Trade Finance Services Analyst to join their London-based EMEA Operation Office. This role offers you the opportunity to become an integral part of a highly collaborative team, where your expertise in trade finance will be valued and nurtured. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of complex trade finance products, while embracing MUFGu2019s commitment to client service and Japanese corporate values. The organisation is renowned for its inclusive culture, supportive leadership, and dedication to professional development, making it an ideal environment for those who thrive in communal settings and are eager to share knowledge. With flexible working opportunities and access to ongoing training, this position promises both personal growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a global network.
**What you’ll do:**
Process all life cycle events of letters of credit including import and export issuance, advising amendments, acceptance, discounting, payment, and document checking with meticulous attention to detail. Handle all stages of collections such as import/export, clean/documentary remittance, presentation, acceptance, and payment by applying thorough knowledge of relevant rules and procedures. Manage various financing products including trade-based loans, promissory note discounts, invoice discounting, letter of credit discounting, and supply chain finance with precision and care. Develop effective working relationships with all trade stakeholders by fostering open communication and sharing knowledge within the team. Support training requirements for team members by providing guidance on technical processes and encouraging communal learning. Promote a customer-first attitude by communicating professionally with clients and embodying MUFGu2019s Japanese culture and corporate values. Operate as a product specialist by providing subject matter expertise when required to support colleagues and clients.
**What you bring:**
Experience working in trade finance operations with proven ability to check shipping documents against UCP600 standards as well as LC terms and ISBP guidelines. Thorough understanding of trade finance products including import/export letters of credit, collections (clean/documentary), and related financing solutions. Comprehensive knowledge of UCP600 along with other relevant ICC publications governing international trade transactions. Awareness of money laundering controls specific to trade finance operations coupled with familiarity with UK, Japan, and OFAC sanction policies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite enabling efficient workflow management and document handling. Ability to format Swift messages accurately for seamless communication between financial institutions. Excellent time management skills allowing you to handle large workloads while meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy.
**What sets this company apart:**
MUFG stands out as one of the worldu2019s leading financial institutions thanks to its unwavering commitment to integrity, inclusivity, and professional development. Employees benefit from supportive leadership that encourages collaboration across departmentsu2014creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to share ideas freely. The companyu2019s embrace of Japanese corporate values brings unique warmth into everyday interactions; respect for tradition blends seamlessly with openness towards new perspectives. Flexible working opportunities allow staff members to balance their professional ambitions with personal wellbeing while generous training programmes ensure continuous growth regardless of career stage. MUFGu2019s dedication to building long-term relationships extends beyond clientsu2014it encompasses every member of its diverse workforce. Here youu2019ll find not just a job but a community where loyalty is celebrated; kindness forms the foundation for success; knowledge is shared generously; achievements are recognised collectively; challenges are met together; solutions are crafted collaboratively; progress is made hand-in-hand. If you value being part of something biggeru2014a network built on trustu2014MUFG offers the perfect platform for your next career step.
**What’s next:**
If youu2019re ready to take your expertise in trade finance operations further within an inclusive global bank committed to teamwork and professional growth, this is your moment!
Apply today by clicking on the link providedu2014join MUFGu2019s London team as their next Trade Finance Services Analyst.
This advert will close 7th April 2026
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.
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