Associate, LAF Asset Management

Job description

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. This position will support the strategy for the newly created Asset Management (“AM”) team within the Leveraged and Acquisition Finance (“LAF”) business for APAC. The AM business is focused on three key areas 1. Managing the Credit Analysis of the existing LAF borrowers across APAC countries 2. Providing a portfolio overlay function for reporting and proactive management of the exposures 3. Managing the distribution of the portfolio. The role will work closely with the broader LAF team across APAC and interface with multiple stakeholders across the organization. The position will require the candidate to exercise credit judgement for sub-investment grade Sponsor-owned Borrowers in a diversity of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, proactive independent thinking, administrative and organisational skills, and the ability to deliver in a high pressure environment whilst balancing competing priorities. Attention to detail will be crucial. At times you will be required to work independently on financial models, data processing and portfolio deep dives. At other times you will need to collaborate with stakeholders and other Deal Team / Working Group members. Existing Credit, Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Loans & Syndications or broader Corporate & Institutional Banking experience will be highly valued. Job Responsibilities: Ongoing monitoring and management of a portfolio and existing borrowers of non-investment grade originated by LAF group To conduct analysis and monitoring of portfolio and proactive management of long-term debt sizing and distribution activities of LAF assets Responsible for timely and well managed reporting of LAF portfolio for the stakeholders including but not limited to senior management and audit, ensuring portfolio adherence to internal and external requirements and procedures To assist refinancing and cross-sell opportunities with portfolio borrowers in conjunction with LAF, Financial Sponsor Coverage, Capital Markets, Transaction Banking, Corporate Relationship Managers and other relevant internal counterparties Job Requirements: Minimum 3 years of experience in the banking or finance sector, with specific experience highly valued as mentioned above Experience working with a range of stakeholders Basic working knowledge of Leveraged and Acquisition Finance, Credit Analysis, Corporate & Institutional Banking, and Capital Markets, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (e.g., pivot tables, financial modelling, data analysis) and PowerPoint (e.g., preparing presentations for stakeholders) Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong relationships and thrive in Deal Teams / Working Groups Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining attention to detail Sound judgment and ability to take responsibility for decisions Eager to get involved and fully participate in the team, “can do“ attitude Able to work independently at times Able to manage through changing and/or high pressure environments We regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.