VP-Specialised Finance

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Job Description
Overview of the Department/Section

• Providing a key role in syndicating structured products and coordinating distribution strategies across EMEA.
• Delivering the MTBP through driving the OTD strategy via primary and secondary asset sell-down – enhancing fee skim and improving ROE.
• Using market appetite and intelligence to drive origination and syndicate discussions with clients.

Main Purpose of the Role

• Providing market expertise and maximizing income opportunities in underwritten and sell down scenarios.
• To obtain analysis of the loan market and investor behavior with a view to its dissemination to internal stakeholders and senior management.
• Working alongside Originators, Structuring and Distribution teams on all aspects relating to the syndicate processes for GCIB Structured Finance assets (Project Finance, Aviation, CSTF and Emerging Markets).
• Responsible in developing and expanding the Specialised Finance O&D /OtD business originated from EMEA with Banks and Institutional Investors.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for building relationship with internal stakeholders - ESFO, CSTF, EM Coverage, Structuring and Private Side Distribution
• Responsible for building relationship with external clients being either sponsors / borrowers or investors / lenders in transactions
• Responsible for delivering on Pitch Books, client briefings/offerings and management reporting to required standard and timetable
• Responsible for delivering analysis and provision of financing structure commentary, pricing and investor appetite relating to potential transaction opportunities extending where appropriate to the provision of underwriting /sell-down support material for credit approval purposes
• Responsible for delivering research, preparation and implementation of syndication / distribution strategies (primary or secondary market) including identification of potential investors and associated appetite / requirements, preparation / collation of transaction launch materials and sell down execution
• Responsible for working and developing with other regions globally the distribution of EMEA originated transactions in order to maximise investor access and improve execution.

Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field is essential.
• (Preferred but not essential): MBA or other postgraduate qualifications (e.g., CFA) are highly valued, especially for candidates transitioning from other sectors.

Skills And Experience
Functional / Technical Competencies:

• Significant experience in Capital Markets and Structured Finance.
• Familiarity and expertise with complex financial instruments.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and risk management in specialised areas.
• Ability to align financial strategy with business goals.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders, including board members and external partners.
• (Preferred but not essential): M&A modeling, capital structure optimization, and scenario analysis.

Education / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field is essential.
• (Preferred but not essential): MBA or other postgraduate qualifications (e.g., CFA) are highly valued, especially for candidates transitioning from other sectors.

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 (Microsoft 365)

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.