Associate, Working Capital Origination

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Would you like to work for one of the world's largest banks in an exciting, dynamic and international environment? 

We are currently recruiting for an Associate, Working Capital Origination (one-year contract) in our Securitised Products and Supply Chain Finance Division in Amsterdam or London.

About MUFG

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with approximately 2,000 locations in more than 40 countries. The Group has about 120,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to “be the world’s most trusted financial group” through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all of the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. For more information, visit https://www.mufg.jp/english.

About MUFG in the European Economic Area

Following the decision taken by the UK in 2016 to leave the European Union, MUFG has taken all of the necessary steps to ensure the continuation of all services to clients, regardless of their location. Clients located in the European Economic Area (EEA) access services through MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V. as well as MUFG Securities (Europe) N.V.

About MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V.

MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V. (MBE) is a fully-owned subsidiary of MUFG Bank, headquartered in Amsterdam. With offices throughout Europe, our teams provide clients with comprehensive financing solutions spanning Coverage & Structured Finance, Capital Markets and Transaction Banking, using MUFG’s global reach to provide bespoke solutions. With 73 green, sustainability, sustainability-linked and transition bond tranches in 2021 and 51 sustainability-linked loans in EMEA in 2021, MUFG is committed to supporting clients to achieve sustainable business growth.

Please visit our website for more information – https://www.mufgemea.com/mbe

Function positioning in MBE and MUFG Bank:

Supporting and/or leading the origination and execution of new and renewed client Supply Chain Finance (SCF) transactions and supporting the other Securitised Products & Supply Chain Finance activities.

The role includes the following:

• Support Origination of new Supply Chain Finance and Structured Supply Chain Finance transactions and associated working capital products like pre-payments and Inventory Finance and develop the capability to articulate MUFG supply chain finance proposition to clients
• Prepare marketing materials to assist in origination of new SCF transactions with particular focus on O&D transactions
• Support internal awareness of SCF product in EMEA and assist with growth in new markets such as Middle East
• Work closely with the US and Asian teams to prepare joint global marketing materials and develop deal pipeline
• Support growth of SCF product through New Product Approvals
• Prepare and present Deal Screening submissions and prepare Structural Risk Memoranda in respect of new and renewed transactions for Supply Chain Finance portfolio (including Inventory Finance and other working capital products when required)
• Manage the documentation process, review, discuss/liaise with internal and external legal counsel (as appropriate), and negotiate with the client, relevant documentation for renewal and amendments for allocated transactions in compliance with the bank’s credit and operation rules.
• Review transaction documentation and prepare the pre-signing and post-closing checklists to ensure smooth and accurate and efficient transfer of monitoring tasks to the monitoring team
• Develop and maintain a strong network of partnerships with credit, relationship teams, and other product teams, including support functions within MUFG
• Lead and/or contribute to internal projects / strategic initiatives designed to improve the GCIB Securitised Products and Supply Chain Finance team and Bank’s efficiency and performance.
• Update Deal Books post-closing / amendment as required to maintain the team deal database.
• Provide guidance to junior colleagues in relation to specific projects or tasks.
• Assist in maintaining a record of SCF portfolio revenues, exposure, utilisation and profitability

In order to be successful in the role, you will need the following:

• Relevant experience (minimum 3 years) and knowledge of Supply Chain Finance product and other Working Capital products such as Receivables Purchase solutions, pre-payments and Inventory Finance (particularly in the EMEA region) 
• Degree in Finance, Economics or any other relevant study
• Experience in SCF Origination is a preference
• Knowledge of the competitor landscape within SCF/ Working Capital solution space
• Commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of credit, risk management, market and legal aspects of receivables and payables products
• Excellent knowledge and skill working with Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel.
• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Dutch, German or French (and/or other European languages) is desirable

Personal requirements:

Integrity and Responsibility 

• Balance Risk with Opportunity
• Customer Focus
• Demonstrate Global Perspective

Professionalism and Teamwork

• Drive For Results
• Collaborate and Build Partnerships
• Communicate Effectively and Professionally

Challenge Ourselves To Grow

• Influence and Inspire Others
• Lead Change & Seek Continuous Improvement
• Think Strategically
• Manage and Develop Talent

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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.