Vice President, Credit Analyst / Relationship Manager (Japanese Corporate & Investment Banking)

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial group is seeking a Vice President, Junior Relationship Manager for its Japanese Corporate Banking Department in London. The role involves managing customer transactions, developing client strategies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong corporate banking knowledge and fluency in Japanese and English, along with significant front-office experience.

Qualifications

• Front-office experience in Corporate Banking.
• Experience managing credit assessments for large/medium corporates.
• Experience in multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all aspects of customer transactions.
• Collaborate with Product Partners to identify solutions.
• Monitor and manage risks across Corporate Banking Department.

Skills

Corporate banking and finance knowledge

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Strong numerical, written and verbal communication

High accuracy and attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Business-level fluency in Japanese

Business-level fluency in English

PMO project management capability

Effective teamwork

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Vice President, Junior Relationship Manager (Japanese Corporate & Investment Banking)

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Overview Of The Department/Section

The Japanese Corporate Banking Department (London) is a front office function responsible for business development of customers located in the United Kingdom and other demarcated countries in EMEA, whose ultimate parent companies are Japanese corporates. The department handles overall customer relationships and related tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountability for the named department: Corporate Banking Department (London).
• As a Junior Relationship Manager, independently manage all aspects related to customer transactions for assigned customers and support senior Relationship Manager for large clients with complex transactions, including business promotion, credit analysis/monitoring, operations, and risk management.
• Planning and Strategy Development
• Manage a client portfolio to meet commercial and risk goals.
• Collaborate with Product Partners to identify solutions that meet client needs.
• Partner with Credit and Compliance stakeholders to meet internal requirements.
• Assist senior Relationship Manager with origination and strategic business development.
• Share information and ideas with MUFG international branches.
• Develop an understanding of MUFG’s credit policy and procedures.
• Undertake ongoing training and development to build skills.
• Risk Management
• Monitor and act within delegated authority to manage risks across Corporate Banking Department (London).
• Manage all relevant risks (market, credit, operational, conduct) within the firm’s risk appetite with appropriate models and tools.
• Conduct business in line with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support Global Governance Standards with compliant policies and procedures across the department.
• Manage credit assessment flows, including applications and borrower ratings, with high-quality analysis and timely reporting.
• Regulatory Compliance, Affairs and Change
• Evaluate and establish appropriate operational and IT systems and controls to enable department functions in line with business plans.
• Controls and Compliance
• Ensure compliance with internal risk and compliance requirements; maintain systems and controls appropriate to the business and regulatory requirements.
• Relationship With Other Functions And Stakeholders
• Maintain and enhance relationships with stakeholders across the region and globally to share best practices and support the One MUFG strategy.
• Work Experience
• Essential: Front-office experience in Corporate Banking; experience managing credit assessments for large/medium corporates; experience in multicultural environments.
• Skills And Experience
• Functional/Technical Competencies: Corporate banking and finance knowledge; knowledge of financial products/services; advanced Microsoft Office skills; strong numerical, written and verbal communication; high accuracy and attention to detail; strong analytical skills; effective teamwork; excellent time management; business-level fluency in Japanese and English; PMO project management capability; strategic planning.
• Education / Qualifications
• Degree level education and relevant industry expertise.
• Personal Requirements
• Logical and accurate analysis; proactive idea generation to drive deals; prioritization and clear action plans; effective execution; ability to guide and develop team members; motivation and leadership; high integrity and accountability; collaborative work style; strong influencing and negotiating skills; ability to coordinate cross-team efforts.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and an inclusive culture. We oppose all forms of discrimination and we recruit in a non-discriminatory manner, in line with the law and our commitments to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Financial Services and Banking

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