AVP - Trade Finance Middle Office in London

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MUFG, a globally respected financial institution, is seeking an Assistant Vice President to join their Trade Finance Middle Office team in London. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the smooth operation of complex trade finance transactions across EMEA. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence, maintaining robust controls, and delivering exceptional service to clients and stakeholders. MUFG’s commitment to professional growth, inclusive culture, and global perspective makes this an outstanding place for you to further your career while making a meaningful impact within the organisation. If you are looking for a position that values your attention to detail, encourages continuous improvement, and offers exposure to both banking and securities operations, this could be the perfect next step for you.

What you'll do:

• Conduct thorough reviews of term sheets, credit applications, and facility documentation from an operational standpoint to ensure all transactions are workable and processed efficiently without unnecessary delays.
• Assess client drawdown requests meticulously to confirm that each transaction aligns with the terms of approved facilities, safeguarding compliance and accuracy at every stage.
• Examine Guarantee and Standby Letter of Credit wordings for operational feasibility, negotiating terms with clients and legal teams as required to ensure clarity and mutual agreement.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support for all products related to non-commodity business within the ETBO framework, while also assisting with commodity-related business when necessary.
• Act as a daily liaison between clients, relationship managers, product managers, and various operational units to foster seamless communication and effective issue resolution.
• Monitor and control guarantee facilities exposure on a daily basis across the current portfolio, ensuring accurate determination of facility availability for new requests or enquiries.
• Prioritise inward communications based on subject matter importance with a strong emphasis on client centricity, ensuring urgent matters receive prompt attention.
• Develop familiarity with individual client processes and business flows in order to take ownership within the team once sufficient knowledge has been acquired.
• Offer technical and operational assistance to all stakeholders including clients, Relationship Managers, branches, and operational units throughout EMEA.