Strategic Growth & Collaboration

• Lead origination for Sponsor Portfolio activities via coordination with:
  • Coverage & Product Bankers
  • Bimonthly calls with Americas and APAC teams for global alignment
• Strengthen collaboration with Corporate Coverage (France) to develop sponsor-owned corporate relationships.

Balance Sheet Optimization

• Manage sponsor transactions strategically, redeploying capital from low-growth relationships to optimise MUFG’s balance sheet.

Key Strategic Goals

• Establish MUFG as a "Preferred Capital Partner" and first-call bank in core sectors.
• Drive cross-product synergies to maximise value across the bank.
• Focus on secure financing opportunities for assets, portfolios, GPs, and LPs.

Key Responsibilities

• Origination & Revenue Responsibility:

  • Lead financial origination and relationship management for Private Equity firms, with accountability for hard revenue targets.

• Client Relationships:

  • Build and sustain strong, trust-based partnerships with Private Equity investor decision-makers and teams.
  • Deeply understand client needs and objectives while delivering tailored strategies.

• Product Marketing & Origination:

  • Originate and promote high-impact financial products, including:
    • Leverage Finance
    • Leverage Capital Markets
    • Middle Market Direct Lending
    • Asset-Reçi ar Securitisation
    • Equity Margin Lending
    • Global Structured Solutions

• Strategic Growth:

  • Identify new revenue streams within the Private Equity sector to drive business expansion.

• Collaboration:

  • Work closely with internal teams to deliver customised solutions, ensuring coherence with Corporate Coverage.
  • Align with Americas & APAC teams through coordinated discussions and partnerships.

• Market & Competitive Intelligence:

  • Monitor market trends, competitor movements, and regulatory changes.
  • Provide strategic insights to inform financial and business decisions.

Required Work Experience

Applicants should have:

• Relevant work experience in Private Equity Sponsor Coverage or Leveraged Finance, preferably at an international institution.
• A proven track record in managing transactions from origination to execution.
• Strong connections with major market participants.

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: University degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field.
• Languages: Native fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Analytical & Numerical: Strong quantitative skills, critical thinking, and sound judgment.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in execution, including regulatory and financial accuracy.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to lead client conversations and negotiate complex deals.

Key Personal Qualities

We seek candidates who embody these traits:

• Proactive, resilient, and capable of thriving under pressure in competitive settings.
• Results-driven with a strong sense of accountability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A structured, proactive, and logical approach to work management.
• Excellent time management, ability to prioritise, and meet tight deadlines.
• Adaptive decision-making with a focus on sound, timely judgments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint).

Diversity & Inclusion

MUFG is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every voice is respected and valued. We uphold equality of opportunity and expect non-discriminatory recruitment practices across all criteria, including age, gender, race, disability, religion, and more.

Recruitment is made on the basis of mutual determination of skill fit, aligned with our legal obligations.

Flexible work arrangements are considered in line with company requirements.