Vice President Credit Manager, EMEA (GMMT)

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, one of the world’s top five banks with a 360-year heritage and a global presence in over 50 markets, is seeking a Vice President Credit Manager for EMEA to join its esteemed London office. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the credit strategy for high-growth technology clients across the innovation economy, working within a supportive and knowledgeable team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development. As part of MUFG’s Corporate Investment Banking Credit division, you will be at the forefront of enabling sustainable growth through intelligent lending strategies, robust risk frameworks, and close partnership with both local and international teams. The organisation offers stability in an ever-evolving market, exposure to complex transactions, and the chance to build a fulfilling career foundation with future progression opportunities. If you are passionate about credit management and eager to contribute to a trusted financial group committed to empowering clients and employees alike, this role provides the platform to make a meaningful impact. Join MUFG’s globally respected Credit Office for EMEA, where your expertise will directly influence lending activities supporting innovative businesses from mid-stage growth through to listed corporates. Work closely with experienced professionals in London and across international offices, benefiting from a culture that prioritises teamwork, knowledge sharing, and personal development. Enjoy the advantages of being part of a stable yet forward-thinking institution that values flexibility, regulatory excellence, and the empowerment of both clients and employees. What you'll do: As Vice President Credit Manager EMEA at MUFG in London, you will immerse yourself in the dynamic world of corporate banking credit for high-growth technology sectors. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you conducting thorough analyses of lending opportunities, ranging from venture-backed mid-stage companies to fully listed corporates, while collaborating closely with front line teams to ensure robust due diligence. You will play an integral role in monitoring portfolio performance, identifying emerging risks or opportunities through insightful reporting, and providing well-founded recommendations that shape strategic decision-making at senior levels. By participating in cross-functional projects and maintaining rigorous compliance standards, you will help drive sustainable growth while nurturing strong relationships within your team. Success in this position means not only delivering technical excellence but also contributing positively to MUFG’s inclusive culture, where knowledge sharing, empathy, and collective achievement are highly valued. Conduct comprehensive credit analysis for Growth & Mid Market Technology (GMMT) transactions across EMEA, engaging with front line teams on management calls and evaluating submissions using advanced rating methodologies. Monitor and review existing GMMT portfolio transactions regularly, making informed recommendations regarding credit decisions and ratings to senior management. Prepare detailed comparative statistics, graphs, tables, and narratives to provide senior leaders with insights into portfolio quality or emerging risks and opportunities. Collaborate closely with the Front Line GMMT team to understand trends in the innovation economy and wider corporate finance market, contributing valuable insights to credit strategy development. Participate in ad-hoc projects aimed at refining risk criteria or policy in response to evolving market conditions while supporting intelligent growth initiatives. Draft reports for Tokyo Head Office and European Headquarters as required, ensuring clarity and accuracy in all credit committee materials produced. Ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies by adhering strictly to established procedures throughout all aspects of your work. Support the Head of GMMT Credit EMEA by advancing credit risk frameworks, appetite settings, portfolio monitoring systems, and early warning mechanisms tailored for the innovation sector. Attend customer meetings alongside front line teams to develop deep understanding of client needs while fostering strong interdepartmental relationships. Contribute actively to building a collaborative team environment focused on continuous learning, mutual support, and shared success. What you bring: To excel as Vice President Credit Manager EMEA at MUFG, your background should reflect substantial experience within financial services, particularly in roles involving leveraged finance or lending into technology-driven sectors. Your proven expertise will encompass not only technical proficiency in credit assessment but also an empathetic approach towards teamwork and relationship-building. You will bring finely honed analytical skills supported by advanced education or professional qualifications where applicable. Your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing, will be essential as you interact with stakeholders at all levels. A calm demeanour under pressure combined with unwavering attention to detail ensures you consistently deliver high-quality outcomes even amidst demanding timelines. Most importantly, your commitment to continuous learning and your collaborative spirit will enable you to thrive within MUFG’s supportive environment—helping both clients and colleagues achieve their goals together. Demonstrated experience working within a financial institution’s credit division covering leveraged finance or lending into the innovation economy or TMT sectors. Comprehensive understanding of credit assessment processes and risk management principles relevant to structured finance products. Proven ability to manage regulatory audits associated with credit functions while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective communication with both senior management figures and junior colleagues alike. A track record of contributing positively to team culture through collaboration, dependability, and a willingness to learn from others. Bachelor’s degree as a minimum educational requirement; advanced qualifications such as Master’s degree, CFA designation or recognised accountancy credentials are advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities coupled with sound judgement when navigating uncertain economic environments. Advanced problem-solving capabilities including adapting debt structuring solutions responsively for diverse client needs. Capacity for managing large workloads under tight deadlines without compromising accuracy or composure. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Co-Pilot AI tools; ability to articulate strategic vision effectively. What sets this company apart: MUFG stands out as one of the world’s most trusted financial groups. a reputation built on centuries of heritage combined with an unwavering commitment to integrity, stability, and responsible growth. With more than 180,000 employees operating across 50 markets worldwide, including major hubs like Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore, and London, the organisation offers unparalleled opportunities for professional development within a truly global network. At MUFG you’ll find an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought as much as technical expertise; here every voice matters whether you’re shaping strategy or supporting daily operations. The company is dedicated not only to empowering its high-profile clients but also investing meaningfully in its people through ongoing training opportunities and clear pathways for advancement. By joining MUFG’s London office as Vice President Credit Manager EMEA you become part of a community that prizes collaboration over competition, where knowledge is shared freely among colleagues who genuinely care about each other’s success. This is your chance to contribute meaningfully within an organisation renowned for its ethical standards while enjoying access to flexible working arrangements designed around employee wellbeing. What's next: If you are ready to take your career further by joining one of the world’s leading financial institutions, and make a real difference supporting innovative businesses across EMEA—this is your moment! Apply today by clicking on the link provided; seize this unique opportunity to join MUFG’s talented team in London. 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.