Analyst, Credit Risk Policy & Frameworks - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

MUFG is seeking an Analyst for their Credit Risk Policy and Frameworks team in London, offering you the opportunity to join a globally respected financial institution renowned for its commitment to excellence, integrity, and inclusive culture. This role sits within the Credit Strategy Group, where you will play a pivotal part in shaping credit risk management across EMEA, ensuring robust frameworks that align with regulatory standards and support business growth. If you are looking for a role where your expertise in credit risk can make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of working for a leading bank committed to nurturing talent and fostering teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity.

• Join a globally recognised financial institution with a strong reputation for integrity, collaboration, and inclusive culture, where your contributions will be valued and supported by knowledgeable colleagues.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities, and access to comprehensive training programmes designed to enhance your professional development and support your career progression.
• Work closely with international teams across EMEA, Americas, Asia, and Tokyo HQ, influencing global best practice in credit risk management while building dependable relationships throughout MUFG’s extensive network.

As an Analyst in Credit Risk Policy and Frameworks at MUFG in London, you will immerse yourself in a role that blends technical expertise with collaborative teamwork. Your day-to-day activities will involve partnering with colleagues across multiple regions to develop robust credit risk frameworks that meet both regulatory expectations and business needs.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the EMEA credit risk management framework by identifying areas for improvement and supporting initiatives that ensure alignment with regulatory standards.
• Support the establishment and upkeep of EMEA regional credit policies by collaborating with relevant divisions to ensure consistency with Head Office procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in horizon scanning for new regulations affecting credit risk management and proactively escalate portfolio vulnerabilities to key stakeholders.
• Participate in the running of the EMEA Regional Credit Committee by providing sound governance support and ensuring effective policy enforcement across divisions.
• Enhance credit risk appetite frameworks, concentration risk management strategies, Climate/ESG frameworks, Credit Strategy, and Credit Culture for EMEA through collaborative efforts with risk specialists.
• Work in partnership with global teams including CPPD to share best practices, provide support on policy development, and influence global standards appropriate for MUFG.
• Support credit-related projects within EMEA as well as bank-wide initiatives by contributing insights that help achieve project objectives efficiently.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across EMEA, Americas, Asia, and Tokyo HQ to foster co-operation and support the wider network’s goals.
• Coordinate timely remediation of audit points by ensuring compliance with internal controls and maintaining oversight of risk control environments such as SII remediation and RCSA framework.
• Provide support for New Product Approvals as Credit SME by reviewing proposals critically and challenging first and second lines of defence to maintain a robust operating environment.

Your proven track record in credit risk management equips you perfectly for the Analyst role at MUFG. You bring deep familiarity with corporate banking products alongside strong analytical skills that allow you to assess complex portfolios accurately. Your organisational capabilities shine when handling multiple priorities simultaneously, ensuring every task receives careful attention even during busy periods. Communication is one of your strengths; whether drafting reports or presenting solutions at committee meetings, your clarity fosters understanding among diverse teams.

• Previous experience working in Credit Risk Management within corporate or investment banking environments is essential for success in this role.
• A thorough understanding of corporate banking products as well as financial instruments available in the market is required.
• Excellent organisational skills demonstrated through managing complex workloads efficiently while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Outstanding English verbal and written communication abilities are necessary for presenting ideas clearly to senior management and colleagues alike.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products enables you to handle administrative tasks effectively while supporting data-driven decision-making processes.
• The ability to multi-task independently using initiative while being proactive ensures you can respond quickly without direct supervision.
• A flexible attitude combined with meticulous attention to detail allows you to adapt positively within changing environments while delivering reliable results.
• Experience developing credit policies or risk appetite frameworks is highly desirable as it enhances your capacity for policy creation.
• Familiarity with Open Pages or similar systems supports your oversight responsibilities within risk control environments.
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent banking experience provides foundational knowledge needed for this position.

MUFG stands out as one of the world’s leading financial institutions thanks to its unwavering commitment to integrity, inclusivity, and responsible growth leadership. The company fosters an environment where collaboration thrives, encouraging employees from all backgrounds to share ideas openly while supporting each other’s professional journeys. Flexible working arrangements empower staff members to balance personal commitments alongside career ambitions; generous pension contributions reflect MUFG’s dedication to long-term wellbeing. Training opportunities abound so you can continually expand your knowledge base while advancing within a supportive leadership structure that values both individual achievement and collective progress.

As part of MUFG’s extensive global network spanning EMEA, Americas, Asia, and Tokyo HQ, you benefit from exposure to international best practices while enjoying access to knowledgeable mentors who nurture talent at every stage. The organisation prioritises ethical conduct, ensuring all employees operate entity-neutral without favour, so everyone feels respected regardless of their role or location. Joining MUFG means becoming part of a dependable team united by shared values: honesty, empathy, loyalty, modesty, kindness and above all else, a commitment to making finance work better for communities worldwide.

If you are ready to take your credit risk expertise further within a globally respected bank that values collaboration and personal growth, apply now!

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.