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OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION
The Global Financial Solutions Group (GFS) in EMEA is mandated to play a pivotal role in advancing regional client strategies by delivering highly customised, best-in-class, solutions-based products. With a strong emphasis on innovation and sophistication, GFS offers a comprehensive suite of offerings, from Corporate-linked to Insurance-linked solutions. With deep expertise across the full transaction lifecycle, GFS provides origination, structuring, underwriting, execution, syndication, and risk management services across MUFG’s key client base. GFS’s end-to-end capabilities allow MUFG to deliver tailored financial strategies that address complex client needs, optimise capital structures, and effectively manage risk. GFS strives to be a trusted partner in driving meaningful client outcomes and long-term stakeholder value across the EMEA region.
NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS
To be confirmed
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Specifically, you will have accountability for the following product domain:
Corporate Financial Solutions (GFS - Structurer)You will focus on structured transactions with EMEA Corporate Clients such as preferred shares and structured holdco/JV financing, as well as collateralised financing (e.g. GPU backed) transactions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to the Company and Global Financial Solutions (GFS) department. You will report to the Head of Global Financial Solutions Group – US, with additional reporting locally to the Head of Global Financial Solutions Group – EMEA, and international accountability to the Global Co-Heads of GSS (Virtual).
1) Planning, Strategy Development and Execution - Structurer
You will be responsible for contributing to the successful execution of GFS strategy - in line with the regional business objectives, international business objectives and entity requirements. Specifically this will include the following:
Responsible and accountable for ensuring that your day-to-day activities (including, where applicable, those of your direct reports) are aligned to the overall departmental business strategy for your product / domain – this includes meeting/exceeding the official minimum financial and non-financial targetsAdhering to your departmental mandatesWhere applicable, responsible for leading, directing and managing staff within your team to ensure that they (i) understand their responsibilities and duties applicable to their roles, (ii) comply with the Firm’s policies and procedures and (iii) conduct themselves in a way which is commensurate with the Firm’s values;Managing and monitoring your product portfolioConduct business in line with internal policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirementsContribute to the effective management of direct budget expenditures where requiredWork in partnership across the organisation, leveraging the expertise across GFS internationally.2) Risk Management
As a member of the Global Financial Solutions business – EMEA, you will be responsible for identifying, monitoring and taking actions (incl. escalations where applicable) further to your delegated authority in respect of, the risk being run across your product / domain. You will be:
Structuring transactions accurately including through the use and continued development of market-leading tools as required. You will pay particular importance to the need to assess transactions holistically across your portfolioMonitoring transactions to ensure transactions remain within the Firm’s risk appetite; including through the use and continued development of market-leading risk management models and monitoring tools.Escalating issues identified in the ordinary course of your business. This includes, but is not limited to issues relating to risk management, regulatory risk compliance and operational risksProtecting and enhancing the Firm’s, and the Group’s, reputation in all activities3) Franchise Development (where applicable)
Delivering and growing a sustainable, client-focussed, solutions business with respect to your product domainFurther maximise opportunities across the GFS platform internationallyWork in partnership with other parts of the Group to promote the overall franchise and drive business growth4) Controls and Compliance
You are responsible for ensuring the Company’s compliance with internal risk and compliance requirements, controls and procedures, including but not limited to:
personally, following all relevant policies and procedures, and ensuring those in your teams also follow policy and procedures.Where applicable, responsible for leading, directing and managing the staff within your team to ensure that they (i) understand their responsibilities and duties applicable to their roles, (ii) comply with the Firm’s policies and procedures and (iii) conduct themselves in a way which is commensurate with the Firm’s values;5) People (If applicable)
You will manage and/or contribute to the following matters, appropriate for above departments, in conjunction with your unit head:
Authority for building (via recruitment, restructuring and internal development) a team of high-quality professionals that will achieve the objectives of your product/domain, the business unit, and the broader MUFG Group;Accountable for ensuring that all staff in your remit are fully trained and understand what is required of them in order to do their jobs effectively, including ensuring that job descriptions, objectives/personal development and performance reviews are provided for all staff at least once a year in accordance with Human Resources requirements, continually monitoring their competency in order to meet the requirements of the relevant regulator’s training and competency regime, handling appropriately any grievance or disciplinary issues; andEnsuring that any responsibilities that you have delegated to other staff, including those in respect of regulatory obligations (where applicable), are appropriately apportioned and controlled and documented. Ensure that the staff in question have a clear understanding of these duties so as to ensure that the business and affairs of the] function can be adequately monitored and controlled6) Relationship with other functions and stakeholders
Maintain and enhance good working relationships with stakeholders, across the region and globally to share best practices, provide support and develop effective local policies and procedures appropriate to the Company, and working in support of the One MUFG and overall Group strategy.WORK EXPERIENCE
Managing Director, senior structurer, with 10yrs+ demonstrated experience in delivering Corporate-Linked financing solutions to EMEA clientsSKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Academic Qualifications and Skills
Master’s degree or equivalent with major in Economics, Finance, Science, Engineering or LawStrong quantitative background, financial modelling abilitiesProfessional Experience
Proven ability to manage multiple transactions under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing market conditions.Highly organised and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.Solid quantitative and analytical abilities, with the capacity to synthesise complex financial and market data.Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to internal and external stakeholders.Self-motivated, proactive, and commercially aware, with a strong interest in capital markets and investor behaviour.Familiarity with UK regulatory requirements (e.g., FCA, PRA) and willingness to meet fitness and propriety standards for regulated roles.PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
Excellent communication skillsResults driven, with a strong sense of accountabilityA proactive, motivated approach.The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordinglyStrong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgementA structured and logical approach to workStrong problem solving skillsA creative and innovative approach to workExcellent interpersonal skillsThe ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlinesExcellent attention to detail and accuracyA calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environmentStrong numerical skillsExcellent Microsoft Office skillsWe are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
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