Position Overview
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is seeking an Assistant Vice President Agency Transaction Manager to join its London-based Transaction Processing Unit. The role focuses on agency loan operations and managing complex syndicated loan portfolios, acting as a trusted point of contact for stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive support and guidance to facilitate the accurate completion of daily transaction processing activities in accordance with head office rules and regulatory requirements.
- Verify the work of team members to ensure outputs meet stringent quality standards and regulatory obligations.
- Assist line management by controlling daily workflows, ensuring timely completion of all operational responsibilities within the department.
- Contribute to the creation, review, and maintenance of policies and procedures, ensuring they remain up‑to‑date and effective for agency transaction management.
- Offer general support for project implementation as required, collaborating with colleagues to deliver successful outcomes on time.
- Communicate effectively with Front Office teams, lenders, external legal counsel, and borrowers to administer loan portfolio events efficiently.
- Act as the primary point of contact for resolving issues and escalating concerns when necessary.
- Build strong working relationships across MUFG by establishing a peer network that supports information gathering and effective inter‑departmental collaboration.
- Operate as a product specialist, providing subject‑matter expertise on agency loan transactions as required.
- Maintain front‑to‑back oversight of amendments, waivers, covenant tracking (including ESG), security trustee responsibilities, collateral monitoring, and borrowing base maintenance.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in manual operations environments where attention to detail is paramount under time‑sensitive conditions.
- Proven background in syndicated or agency loan operations with hands‑on exposure to complex transaction processing requirements.
- Track record of facilitating calls and meetings with external legal counsel, borrowers, and lenders while delivering excellent client service.
- Strong computer literacy skills, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with LMA and LSTA loan documentation standards is essential.
- Level or equivalent education required; bachelor’s degree is viewed favorably.
- Working knowledge of Debtdomain and LoanIQ platforms is advantageous.
- Exceptional communication skills combined with an empathetic approach that fosters trust among colleagues and clients.
- Ability to operate calmly under pressure and manage large workloads without compromising accuracy.
- Proactive mindset with sound judgement skills enabling effective risk identification and escalation when necessary.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 role and our obligations under the law.
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