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 worlds leading financial groups. Across the globe, were 120,000 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 worlds most trusted financial group, its 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.The DCM Associate is responsible for assisting clients in accessing global debt markets across both loans and bonds and is also responsible for providing support to the senior originators of the DCM Loans & Bonds team.Debt Capital Markets MandateDevelop a sustainable, client-focused, primary markets origination business for MUFG clientsDevelop value-added direct DCM client relationships with loan and bond issuer clientsWork with broader coverage / relationship management team to develop/broaden the overall relationship with core clients by providing high quality support and product interface with regard to capital markets financing opportunitiesOrigination of debt transactions for issuance into global capital marketsMain Purpose of the RoleYour role in contributing to the above mandate is to support the PF and LevFin businesses within the DCM team as further described below:Project Finance (PF) deliver innovative financing solutions to PF borrowers / sponsors taking into account a broadening investor universe including regional / global bank, bond, institutional, samurai and other investorsLeveraged Finance (LevFin) deliver comprehensive financing solutions to our financial sponsor clients across the product spectrum ranging from TLA, TLB, HYB, Unitranche, Mezzanine, Back-leverage and other bespoke private credit financing structures.To support the growth of the APAC DCM business with a specific focus on originating opportunities and supporting the senior DCM originators on both PF, LevFin and acquisition finance opportunitiesDevelop and maintain strong understanding of PF and LevFin fundamentals (structure, financial model, due diligence, documentation etc.)Production and maintenance of high-quality market research on pricing, participations, deal structures and investor activity as required for tailor-made client presentations, pitches, underwriting/stretch hold applications as well as thought leadershipProvide support to senior origination team members in opportunity identification, financial analysis, pricing and liquidity insights, syndication/execution strategy and coordinating all aspects of the internal approval processCollaborate with MUFG distribution teams and other regional and global syndicate teams to obtain latest market insights and drive MUFGs O&D strategyDevelop and maintain effective relationship with counterparts in other banking institutions as well as financial sponsors to maximise market profile, origination opportunities as well as deal efficiency and collaboration opportunitiesDevelop a practical understanding of all core systems and procedures within Debt Capital Markets with a view to implement efficiencies and improvements where possible.Contribute to build, protect and enhance MUFGs brand within the PF and LevFin segments to generate a pipeline of deal flow consistent with MUFGs regional and global strategies and focusOther ResponsibilitiesComply with MUFGs policies and procedures and conduct yourself in a way which is commensurate with MUFGs valuesPreparing high-quality pitchbooks and materials for client meetings and follow-upsProvide insightful and regular market and pricing updates for internal and external clientsPerform high quality analytical work in relation to client funding and/or corporate requirements with a product neutral and solutions focused approachReact to client enquiries in a risk-sensitive manner, ensuring proposed solutions are appropriate for the client and meet the requirements of best executionEnsure AML/KYC and compliance standards are met for all transactionsConduct business in line with regulatory requirements (including Volcker, EMIR and MIFID).Coordinate between all internal and external stakeholders and deal team members to ensure smooth execution from mandate to deal closing including but not limited to due diligence, structuring, documentation, ratings, investor marketing, roadshow planning, settlement, case studies and deal post-mortemsRequirementsAt least 4-5 years of relevant origination and/or distribution experience relating to PF, LevFin and/or acquisition financing transactionsDegree level education Undergraduate / Masters Degree from leading universities. CFA, also positively receivedGood understanding and proficient in financial statement analysis, corporate lending and credit structuringUnderstanding and familiarity with global capital markets products and investor marketingAnalytical background with strong attention to detailStrong stakeholder management skills to collaborate with regional / global teams across departmentsStrong interpersonal and networking skillsStrong communication skillsMitsubishi 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.

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