Analyst, Trade Finance Middle Office

MUFG, a globally respected financial institution, is seeking a Trade Finance Middle Office Analyst for the EMEA Operations team in London. This role allows you to gain hands‑on experience across operational activities, from exposure monitoring to facility set‑up and client communications.

What you’ll do:

• Review term sheets, credit applications, and facility documentation from an operational perspective under guidance to ensure all transactions are workable and compliant with internal standards.
• Assist with the maintenance, creation, and set‑up of facilities while performing necessary administrative duties related to transaction management systems such as TRAC.
• Support the review of client drawdown requests by ensuring all transactions align with approved facility terms and elevate any discrepancies as needed.
• Examine Guarantee and Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) wordings for workability and participate in negotiations with clients and legal teams when required.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support for ETBO products related to non‑commodity business while assisting CSTF for commodity‑related matters as necessary.
• Engage in daily communication with clients, relationship managers, product managers, and operational units to facilitate smooth transaction processing and issue resolution.
• Monitor inward communications effectively by prioritising tasks according to subject importance with a strong emphasis on client centricity.
• Develop familiarity with individual client processes and business flows to eventually take ownership of specific client relationships within the team.
• Track balances between the bank’s accounting system and exposure management tools for all allocated or monitored limits to maintain accurate records of exposure.
• Participate in projects aimed at developing processes, systems, or controls that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Trade Finance Middle Office.

What you bring:

• Previous operational experience within Guarantees or Trade Finance product environments is essential for success in this position.
• A minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in core academic subjects is required; A Levels (or equivalent) are preferred for this role.
• Additional language skills such as French, German, Dutch or Spanish would be advantageous but are not mandatory.
• Excellent communication abilities are vital for effective interaction with clients and internal stakeholders alike.
• A results‑oriented mindset paired with a strong sense of accountability ensures high‑quality outcomes in all assigned tasks.
• A proactive approach combined with motivation enables you to manage priorities efficiently even during busy periods.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills foster positive relationships within diverse teams and external partners.
• Meticulous attention to detail guarantees accuracy across all aspects of documentation review and data entry.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure supports consistent performance during peak workloads or challenging situations.

What sets this company apart:

MUFG is one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, offering a culture of inclusion, flexibility, and ethical conduct. Employees enjoy structured training programmes, mentorship, and a supportive community atmosphere. 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 identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.