Associate - Specialised Finance, Capital Markets Group APAC

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. A leading global financial institution is seeking a Specialised Finance Capital Markets Associate to join their Capital Markets Group in Singapore. This role offers you the opportunity to work at the forefront of capital markets financing, supporting senior team members and engaging with a diverse investor universe including banks, institutional investors, and bond markets. You will be part of a collaborative environment where your expertise in structuring deals, conducting market research, and nurturing client relationships will be highly valued. The organisation is committed to fostering professional growth, providing extensive training opportunities, and encouraging inter-personal connections across regional and global teams. If you are looking for a role that combines analytical rigour with relationship management and offers flexible working opportunities within a supportive network, this is an exceptional chance to advance your career. Work closely with regional and global teams to deliver tailored capital markets solutions for specialised finance clients across the Project Finance, Real Estate, Aviation and Fund Finance sectors, ensuring every transaction meets investor requirements and achieves successful syndication. Engage in high-quality market research and deal structuring activities, contributing to thought leadership and bespoke client presentations while supporting revenue goals through innovative business lines such as ratings advisory and project bonds. Benefit from a collaborative culture that values knowledge sharing, inter-departmental cooperation, and ongoing professional development, all within a dynamic financial hub in Singapore. What you'll do: As a Specialised Finance Associate based in Singapore, you will immerse yourself in the world of capital markets financing by supporting senior team members throughout the lifecycle of complex transactions. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve maintaining deep insight into investor needs while producing detailed market research that informs both internal decision-making and external client presentations. You will play a pivotal role in preparing underwriting applications and facilitating smooth deal execution by collaborating across regional teams. In addition to managing asset distribution post-financial close through direct engagement with clients and investors, you will drive initiatives that expand the team's revenue streams—such as exploring new business lines or distribution channels. Success in this position requires you to build strong inter-personal relationships both internally across departments and externally with industry peers. By leveraging your analytical skills alongside your ability to nurture connections within the financial ecosystem, you will help develop sustainable client-focused solutions that enhance the organisation’s presence within the specialised finance sector. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of investor and sponsor requirements regarding risk appetite, structure, and pricing to assess underwriting risk and ensure successful syndication of all project finance transactions. Develop strong knowledge of specialised finance fundamentals including deal structure, financial modelling, due diligence processes, and documentation standards. Produce and maintain high-quality market research on pricing trends, participations, deal structures, and investor activity for use in client presentations, pitches, underwriting applications, and thought leadership initiatives. Support senior origination team members by identifying new opportunities, conducting financial analysis, providing pricing insights, evaluating liquidity conditions, and assisting with syndication strategies. Oversee the preparation of underwriting applications, deal screening support memos, and other internal documents required for seamless execution of capital markets transactions. Play an active role in 'stretch hold' transactions by managing assets post-financial close through direct interaction with clients and investors during distribution phases including Q&A sessions and settlement procedures. Drive various specialised finance initiatives aimed at achieving team revenue targets by evaluating bespoke deal opportunities, exploring new distribution pathways, and developing emerging business lines such as ratings advisory or project bonds. Collaborate with distribution teams across regions to obtain up-to-date market insights and contribute to the organisation's origination and distribution strategy. Work in partnership with colleagues from multiple departments (including Project Finance, Real Estate Finance, Fund Finance) to broaden relationships with core clients by providing high-quality support for capital markets financing opportunities. Build effective relationships with counterparts at other banking institutions as well as financial sponsors to maximise market profile, origination opportunities, deal efficiency, and collaboration. What you bring: The ideal candidate for the Specialised Finance Associate role brings proven experience from banking or finance environments—preferably specialising in capital markets or syndicated lending. Your academic background should reflect rigorous training from reputable institutions; additional certifications such as CFA or postgraduate degrees further strengthen your profile. You excel at communicating complex concepts clearly while fostering positive relationships among colleagues and clients alike. Your commitment to achieving results is matched by your sense of accountability within communal settings where teamwork is paramount. A pro-active attitude enables you to identify opportunities for growth while structured thinking ensures logical approaches are applied consistently throughout projects. Creative problem-solving skills allow you to adapt quickly when faced with evolving business needs or regulatory changes. Attention to detail is critical as you manage documentation under tight deadlines; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications alongside Bloomberg analytics supports your effectiveness in this fast-moving environment. Minimum four years’ experience within banking or finance covering Singapore Demonstrate 2 years of advanced knowledge of global capital markets products Minimum 2 years of experience in loans or bonds Hold an undergraduate degree from a leading university; candidates holding CFA or Master’s qualifications are positively received. Exhibit excellent communication skills enabling you to convey complex information clearly while building trust-based relationships with stakeholders across regions. Show results-driven commitment paired with accountability for delivering on revenue targets within a collaborative team environment. Display a pro-active approach towards work tasks coupled with motivation to contribute meaningfully to team objectives. Possess strong judgement skills allowing you to make sound decisions under pressure while prioritising workload effectively according to urgency. Apply structured thinking when tackling challenges; demonstrate logical reasoning throughout all aspects of your work. Utilise creative problem-solving abilities when addressing unique deal requirements or implementing process improvements within capital markets operations. Bring excellent attention to detail ensuring accuracy across all documentation; maintain calmness when handling large workloads or tight deadlines; proficiently use Microsoft Office suite and Bloomberg tools. What sets this company apart: This organisation stands out as one of the most respected names in global finance—renowned for its commitment to nurturing talent through continuous learning opportunities and generous support networks. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed around personal wellbeing as well as professional growth. The company fosters an inclusive culture where knowledge sharing is encouraged across regional boundaries; collaboration between departments ensures everyone feels connected regardless of their location or function. With access to cutting-edge resources in Singapore’s vibrant financial district plus regular training sessions led by industry experts, you are empowered not only to develop technical skills but also build lasting inter-personal relationships that underpin long-term success. The firm’s dedication to responsible business practices means your contributions directly impact both local communities and international markets—making this an ideal place for those who value meaningful work within a supportive environment. What's next: If you are ready to take your career forward within a globally recognised financial institution offering unparalleled growth potential in specialised finance—apply now! Apply today by clicking on the link provided. 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.