Vice President Issuer Services in London

As Vice President Issuer Services at MUFG in London, your role will centre on orchestrating the full spectrum of issuer services activities—from initial bond issuance through to ongoing lifecycle event management. You will be responsible for ensuring that every aspect of the process is executed with meticulous attention to detail, compliance with regulatory frameworks, and adherence to best practices. Your day‑to‑day work will involve close interaction with both local teams and international colleagues in Tokyo, providing guidance on complex transactions while fostering a collaborative environment. You will also play a vital role in supervising a dedicated team of professionals, supporting their development through regular feedback sessions and effective query management. By championing process improvements and maintaining robust controls around CASS procedures, you will help safeguard MUFG's reputation for operational excellence. Your ability to manage competing priorities calmly under pressure will be essential as you coordinate diary management tasks, oversee payment releases, and ensure all client queries are addressed efficiently. Ultimately, your contribution will underpin MUFG's continued success as a trusted partner in global capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration and safekeeping of Global Bonds as Common Depository, ensuring timely processing of interest letters and payments in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Manage the end‑to‑end process for new issue closings, coordinating with internal teams and external parties to guarantee accurate documentation and settlement.
• Produce detailed periodical reports within agreed timelines to support transparency and informed decision‑making across the department.
• Maintain vault security protocols and ensure all evidence requests from the SI team are compiled accurately and promptly.
• Support Bond Agency activities by cross‑training team members and assisting with transaction management for Euro Bond issues where MUFG acts as Agent.
• Act as Principal Paying Agent by overseeing safe settlement of funds for bond transactions, maintaining rigorous control over payment processes.
• Calculate interest rates for floating rate notes (FRN bonds) as Calculation Agent, ensuring precision in all calculations and communications.
• Liaise with Euroclear and external dealers as Issuing Agent to set up ISINs for new bonds, facilitating efficient market entry for clients.
• Administer taxation requirements as Taxation Agent by submitting correct amounts to tax authorities on behalf of issuers in line with legal obligations.
• Supervise day‑to‑day operations of MUFG Programme management and SPV Issuance programmes, including corporate action events and fund settlements for both internal stakeholders and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in an issuer services or bond agency role within financial services is highly desirable for this position.
• Demonstrated expertise in handling, analysing, and interpreting diverse data sets with accuracy under tight deadlines is essential.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel—including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and Graphs—is required to support reporting responsibilities.
• Comprehensive computer literacy skills across Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook are necessary for daily operations.
• Strong presentation skills are important for communicating complex information clearly to both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• A degree or equivalent qualification is preferred to demonstrate foundational knowledge relevant to this field.
• Excellent communication abilities are needed to foster positive relationships across departments and with clients worldwide.
• A results‑oriented mindset combined with accountability ensures high‑quality outcomes throughout all stages of service delivery.
• A proactive approach enables you to anticipate challenges while prioritising tasks effectively within a structured workflow.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills support harmonious teamwork while maintaining control‑driven processes focused on accuracy.

EEO Statement

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.