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Assistant Vice President Credit Manager

MUFG, one of the world’s most respected financial groups, is seeking an Assistant Vice President Credit Manager to join their Credit Office for EMEA in London. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a truly global organisation with over 350 years of history and a presence in more than 50 countries. MUFG is renowned for its commitment to integrity, responsibility, and building long-term relationships with clients and employees alike.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the credit risk framework for corporate banking across EMEA, supporting both senior management and your colleagues as you help drive sustainable growth and shared success. You will benefit from flexible working opportunities, access to extensive training resources, and the chance to work alongside knowledgeable professionals who are passionate about nurturing talent. If you are looking for a position where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish within a supportive and inclusive environment, this is the perfect next step.

Join a globally recognised financial institution with a rich heritage and an unwavering commitment to ethical values, offering you the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that impact clients worldwide.

• Benefit from flexible working opportunities and comprehensive training programmes designed to support your professional development while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Work within a collaborative team environment where your interpersonal skills will be celebrated, and where supportive leadership encourages knowledge sharing, personal growth, and mutual respect.

What you'll do

As an Assistant Vice President Credit Manager at MUFG’s Credit Office for EMEA in London, you will immerse yourself in a role that blends analytical rigour with collaborative teamwork. Your day-to-day activities will involve conducting detailed credit assessments for non-Japanese corporates across various sectors such as Industrials, Consumer, TMT, Healthcare, and Retail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough credit analysis of allocated sectors and products, including drafting detailed credit papers, applying rating methodologies, and preparing comparative statistics under the guidance of senior management.
• Monitor and review existing portfolio transactions regularly, making well-considered recommendations regarding credit decisions and ratings to ensure ongoing portfolio health.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as directed by Team Leads or Group Heads, contributing to the setup or adjustment of risk criteria and policies aimed at enhancing portfolio quality.
• Stay informed on trends, market developments, and regulatory changes affecting allocated sectors or products across EMEA countries, sharing insights with your team to foster collective understanding.
• Support the professional development of junior colleagues by sharing technical knowledge related to specific sectors or products and encouraging their growth within the organisation.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for Tokyo Head Office and European Headquarters as required, ensuring all materials for credit committees are accurate and insightful.
• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies by adhering strictly to established procedures throughout all aspects of your work.
• Meet internal policy requirements consistently while upholding MUFG’s standards for transparency, fairness, and honesty in every task undertaken.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across departments to maintain effective communication channels between senior management and junior staff members.
• Identify potential conflicts of interest between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc responsibilities, escalating issues appropriately to maintain legal entity integrity.