Associate/Vice President, Global Corporate Banking

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. MUFG is seeking a Vice President, Global Corporate Banking to join their Malaysia-based team. This role offers you the opportunity to play a pivotal part in shaping client relationships and driving business growth across international markets. You will be empowered to work closely with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery of tailored banking solutions. If you are passionate about building meaningful connections, thrive in a supportive environment, and are eager to contribute ideas for continuous improvement, this is the perfect platform for you. What you'll do: As Associate/Vice President, Global Corporate Banking based in Malaysia, you will be entrusted with overseeing a portfolio of GLC clients. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve nurturing long-term relationships through thoughtful deal origination and execution. You will collaborate extensively with internal teams—credit analysts, credit approvers, product partners—to ensure every aspect of client engagement is handled smoothly. By leading cross-sell initiatives and annual account planning processes, you will drive business growth while maintaining high standards of compliance. Your role also includes preparing impactful marketing materials for meetings with clients and prospects, liaising across multiple departments to guarantee operational excellence. Providing outstanding customer service is central; you’ll assist clients in opening new accounts or facilities while keeping documentation up-to-date. Success in this position requires meticulous attention to detail when administering work processes and monitoring account plans. Your ability to analyse client requirements and communicate effectively will be key as you help track covenants, financial statements submissions, AML monitoring, KYC reviews, and fulfilment of approval conditions. Staying informed about bank products and industry trends ensures you can offer efficient service while contributing valuable ideas for continuous improvement. Lead client coverage activities by originating and executing deals as the Global Relationship Manager for an assigned portfolio, ensuring all client needs are met with care and precision. Coordinate proactively with internal stakeholders such as credit analysts, credit approvers, and client services teams to manage credit risk effectively while attending to clients’ operational requirements. Drive cross-sell discussions alongside product partners in Transaction Banking, Global Markets, Capital Markets Group, and Sector teams to deliver optimal solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. Oversee the annual account planning process by designing relationship plans that generate new business through marketing calls, promotions, and presentations. Ensure timely submission of credit proposals and deal presentation slides while managing the credit process efficiently to meet turnaround expectations. Lead client meetings by preparing marketing materials for both existing and prospective clients, assessing impact on risk/return at both transaction and relationship levels. Liaise seamlessly with departments including Product Office, Credit Administration, Operations at branch level, regional offices, and head office to facilitate smooth operations. Provide excellent customer service by assisting in opening new accounts—including new credit or market facilities—and maintaining necessary documentation for all operations. Administer all work processes to ensure compliance with guidelines, sales procedures, and standards while supporting effective inspections. Own and monitor account plans to achieve desired product mix across all client relationships while analysing requirements and managing communication for customers. What you bring: The ideal candidate for Associate/Vice President, Global Corporate Banking brings proven experience from the finance or banking sector along with a recognised academic qualification. Your interpersonal skills are essential for connecting with clients from varied backgrounds while collaborating effectively within internal teams. You demonstrate reliability through your commitment to maintaining high standards of compliance across all operations. Your proficiency in Microsoft Office tools allows you to create comprehensive documentation that supports decision-making processes. Attention to detail is crucial as you navigate complex account management tasks; your analytical mindset ensures accurate assessment of risk factors impacting both individual transactions and broader relationships. As someone who thrives in communal environments where teamwork is valued above all else, your proactive nature contributes positively towards achieving shared goals. You understand the importance of continuous learning—keeping abreast of industry developments so that your advice remains relevant—and are always ready to share insights that benefit the wider organisation. A recognised degree in Finance, Accountancy or Banking from a reputable university or higher learning institution demonstrates your academic foundation for this role. A positive working attitude coupled with genuine interest in financial markets and the banking industry enables you to engage thoughtfully with clients and colleagues alike. Excellent communication skills paired with strong inter-personal abilities allow you to build trustful relationships with internal stakeholders as well as external customers. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint ensures you can prepare detailed reports and presentations efficiently. Meticulous attention to detail combined with multi-tasking capabilities supports your ability to manage complex portfolios without compromising quality. Outstanding analytical skills empower you to assess risk/return impacts accurately at both transaction and relationship levels. A proactive approach as a dependable team player helps foster co-operation within cross-functional groups dedicated to delivering exceptional results. Why Join MUFG: MUFG is a leading player in the financial services industry with a reputation for delivering innovative solutions that drive business growth. Our brand is synonymous with stability, innovation, and a commitment to empowering a brighter future for our clients, communities and employees. We offer an inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued for their unique contributions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that is keen to impact lives, enable growth and contribute to your wellbeing. What's Next: Ready to elevate your career in Corporate Banking? Apply today via the link —don’t miss this exciting opportunity! 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.