Assistant Vice President, Corporate Credit

**Responsibilities**:
To be responsible for a portfolio of Bank’s corporate clients (primarily in the Real Estate sector) and to analyse and make recommendations on counterparty transaction proposals submitted by the Business for existing or new clients. Given MUFG Bank growth aspirations, transaction size and/or complexity, many transactions including new clients will require early engagement and close cooperation across different Business areas and support functions, in order to support and guide the Business in respect to risk appetite, due diligence, structuring, financial modelling and risk assessment. This is an important hire within ICD A&O and the role requires a high calibre individual who can take on a high level of responsibility with minimum supervision and has the capability to progress within the organisation.
- Providing solutions and adding value to the Business by engaging in client and transaction discussions, due diligence, giving clear guidance on policy and risk appetite and influencing transaction structures and facility terms & conditions to mitigate risk.
- Engaging with the Business on early stage potential transactions, forming a view on these transactions and as appropriate, discussing and presenting these to ICD senior management. Attend deal screening committees and communicate credit views and challenges on proposals.
- Present transactions in a concise and clear manner to senior Business and ICD management both locally and overseas, evidencing deep knowledge of the client, transaction, and risks & mitigants. Provide clearly articulated views on whether a client and proposal is bankable and if not, where appropriate, providing alternatives and risk mitigating solutions.
- Support, coach and mentor ICD team colleagues, contributing to a strong and supportive team environment.
- Work collegiately with all stakeholders across divisions and jurisdictions, building a network of trusted relationships. Work closely with the Business and attend meetings with them on transactions, providing clarity and strong guidance and direction on risk appetite.
- Active involvement in term sheet, loan documentation and ISDA/CSA review and discussions with Business stakeholders, influencing where appropriate content and credit terms, ensuring these are acceptable from a risk and commercial standpoint.
- Proactively keep track of the real estate sector developments and monitor allocated portfolio and clients from a client specific as well as a sector and country perspective, and where issues are identified, flagging these with relevant Business and ICD stakeholders. Formulate mitigating actions where material risk issues arise.
- Support new initiatives by the Business providing guidance from a risk perspective. Involvement where appropriate in the development of credit and policy guidelines and participation and support on assigned projects including contribution to change initiatives to drive efficiencies.
- Involvement in various initiatives and projects including change of policies, procedures liaising with relevant stakeholders in the Region and also in Tokyo Head Office.

**Job Requirements**:

- At least 5 years of corporate credit experience within the banking/financial institution industry (Assistant Vice President).
- At least 7 years of corporate credit experience within the banking/financial institution industry (Vice President).
- Experience in the analysis and documentation of traditional lending, trade finance, structured transactions and traded products, including derivatives and securities financing transactions.
- Experience in risk analysis and formulating recommendations on credit proposals across a broad range of client types, including corporates and Real Estate Funds, across a number of jurisdictions in Asia or Oceania.
- Experience in assessing M&A and leveraged finance will be viewed favourably, as well as experience in dealing with deteriorating and/or impaired loans.
- Strong track record of working closely with Business partners, building trust and adding value by providing clear and early advice on risk appetite, due diligence requirements and structuring, and finding solutions to risk issues.
- Track record of providing a contribution beyond business as usual credit risk management, including around credit portfolio reporting, deep dive analysis, contribution to policy, ideas for improvement, special projects, etc.
- Evidencing a strong graduate or post graduate academic record.
- Excellent written and verbal communication considering the audience and any cultural sensitivity.
- Communicates verbally in a confident and effective manner to stakeholders at any level.
- Deep analytical skills and the ability to think laterally to find solutions and mitigation to risk issues.
- Ability to make clear recommendations balancing all risk and commercial considerations.
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills and sound judgement.
- Excellent attention to detail and a