Analyst, UK & Ireland Corporate Coverage

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OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION

The UK & Ireland Corporate Coverage team is responsible for managing corporate relationships, generating cross sell in conjunction with product teams, managing the portfolio and performing associated tasks. The team has been structured so that it provides industry focus and client coverage across key geographies. Industry coverage for this role spans General Industries, Healthcare, Consumer & Retail.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To provide support to enable effective business promotion and management of existing and prospective client relationships within the UK & Ireland team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide transaction and marketing support in connection with the delivery of corporate and investment banking products to meet pre-identified and new customer needs.
• Preparing pitch books, account plans, briefing notes, deal screening submissions, business rationales for credit applications and internal reports; with responsibility of ensuring highest level of quality content.
• Maintain and manage external relationships independently (where appropriate).
• Preparing call reports and pursuing the meeting follow-ups.
• The role involves regular interaction with product offices, risk and compliance departments.
• Liaising and negotiating legal documentation with clients, in coordination with and guidance from the relationship managers.
• Actively liaising with local and regional teams to relay, drive and follow-up on opportunities for the client base in MUFG’s international network.
• Supporting various local and regional teams across the global MUFG network related to approvals, support memos and supporting general business opportunities for clients.
• To lead the preparation and submission of credit applications from a business promotion point of view including for all linked processes including liquidity applications, compliance documentation/ KYC, and overall quality control.
• To diligently update client records on the bank systems and liaise with middle and back office to ensure this is done.
• From time to time, the Analyst may be asked by management to work on initiatives relevant to the Corporate coverage business where appropriate.
• To assist in the delivery of management information reports and general projects as they arise as directed by management.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential: Basic banking knowledge. Some evidence of transaction experience useful.

Preferred: Time spent in a coverage role.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Functional / Technical Competencies:

Essential: Must be numerate. Fluent written and spoken English. Excellent relationship building and communication skills. Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Powerpoint, Word).

Preferred: Understanding of credit/risk assessment. Understanding of relevant product areas (loans, bonds, derivatives, working capital solutions, cash management).

Education / Qualifications

Preferred: Relevant professional qualification.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication skills.
• Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability.
• A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly.
• A structured and logical approach to work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements. MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership. We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to inclusion.