EMEA Capital Markets - Analyst, Bond & Loan Origination in London

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OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION

• The EMEA Capital Markets Group focuses on origination, structuring and distribution (OtD) of financial instruments with the objective of raising capital for MUFG clients. The department works in close partnership with GCIB, representing borrowers in need of capital, and with distribution channels, or purchasers of financial instruments.
• The EMEA Investment Grade Capital Markets team seeks to leverage the strength of MUFG's Investment Grade corporate client relationships and global investor footprint to provide our clients with comprehensive financing solutions.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• You will have accountability for the following named departments, this includes: EMEA Capital Markets / Bond & Loan Origination.
• You will be employed by MUFG Securities EMEA plc (MUSE) with dual hat status for MUFG, Bank, Ltd. (Bank).
• You will be held responsible for supporting the business to deliver the annual budget target.
• You will be held accountable and responsible for demonstrating by example and personal conduct professional behaviour that is consistent with MUFG’s corporate culture and values.
• You will adhere to regulatory expectations in relation to business activities and associated control frameworks and continue to remediate regulatory issues and operate in a safe and sound manner consistent with applicable standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to the Company’s and GCIB’S/EMEA Capital Markets, including:
• Responsible for supporting the relevant Bond & Loan Origination function throughout the different stages from initial transaction analysis to the final documentation and completion phases including but not limited to preparing pricing, deal screening support memos and arranging material for pricing meetings.
• Responsible for taking the lead on the production of high-quality tailor-made client presentations and pitch-books.
• Responsible for producing market research on pricing, deal structures and investor activity as required.
• Responsible for focusing on internal/external management of transactions with emphasis on preparation of offers, client presentations and management of the documentation process.
• Responsible for providing support to the senior originators, ensuring that all the administrative and compliance tasks associated with the origination function are completed.
• Accountable to build client relationships and approach clients in a professional and structured way.
• Responsible for developing a practical understanding of our wider product capabilities and how the Bonds & Loans teams interact with these products including understanding overall client relationship profitability.
• Responsible for developing a practical understanding of all core systems and procedures and how they link into standard systems in order to respond to enquiries.

Technical Capability

• Responsible for identifying and understanding issues, errors or concerns, swiftly and accurately and resolve problems taking into account agreed procedures and service needs.
• Responsible and accountable for managing conflicting priorities and re-prioritise work accordingly.
• Responsible for working effectively with other people via different methods, both inside and outside of EMEA Capital Markets, building and promoting effective working relationships.
• Authority to make result driven strong decisions and manage large workloads and tight deadlines.
• Responsible for using a range of communication skills to be able to adapt to a range of clients, stakeholders and external parties.

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

• Essential: Analyst level position at a global bank.
• Preferred: Deal/pricing experience across Bonds or Loans.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Functional / Technical Competencies:
• Essential: Experience of working within a global bank.
• Preferred: Deal/pricing experience across Bonds or Loans.
• Education / Qualifications:
• Essential: Degree or equivalent work experience equally preferable.
• Preferred: Degree at the University level.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates effectively.
• A proactive, motivated approach.
• The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly.
• Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement.
• A structured and logical approach to work.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• A creative and innovative approach to work.
• 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.
• Proficient 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 identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.