Vice President – Global Blended Finance

About MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group) Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups with a global workforce of approximately 150,000 employees. The company operates across continents and is renowned for its integrity, innovation, and commitment to sustainable growth. MUFG has deep roots in Japan’s banking tradition stretching back centuries while maintaining a forward-looking approach to international finance. MUFG is guided by core values centered on building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth. The organization is committed to putting people first, listening to diverse ideas, and collaborating toward greater innovation, speed, and agility. This philosophy extends to investment in talent, technologies, and tools that empower employees to own their careers. The London office of MUFG is particularly noted for its inclusive culture, supportive leadership, and commitment to both professional excellence and personal wellbeing. The organization offers flexible working opportunities and maintains a collaborative environment where employees connect meaningfully with colleagues worldwide. MUFG is dedicated to embracing diversity and building an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected, opposing all forms of discrimination and making recruitment decisions based on identifying the right skills for the right role.

About this Role MUFG is seeking a Vice President for its newly established Global Blended Finance team, based in London. This position is located within the Growth Markets department and focuses on facilitating private-sector investment in impact projects across emerging markets. The role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable finance, structuring bespoke solutions in partnership with public and multilateral financial institutions. As Vice President within Global Blended Finance, you will assume a central role in managing programme activities related to Green Climate Fund financing proposals. Your responsibilities will encompass supporting internal reporting requirements while advancing blended finance initiatives through strategic guidance and operational support for new proposals. You will coordinate due diligence processes utilizing external sources of information while ensuring rigorous compliance across all project documentation. Beyond duties associated with accredited entities, you will originate blended finance transactions in emerging markets by identifying opportunities autonomously and developing business development presentations. As the primary contact for climate-related queries concerning blended finance transactions, you will adeptly balance multiple deliverables while nurturing robust relationships with stakeholders both internally and externally. Your meticulous attention to detail, organizational acumen, product knowledge, enthusiasm for sustainable finance, and unwavering commitment to excellence will be instrumental as you contribute to projects that advance economic development and climate resiliency objectives. This newly formed team is dedicated to driving climate resiliency and economic development investments across emerging markets, enabling you to contribute directly to transformative projects that shape global sustainability. You will benefit from working in a supportive team that fosters knowledge sharing, professional development, and interpersonal collaboration throughout international networks. You will collaborate closely with concessional capital providers, multilateral banks, and government entities to structure innovative blended finance solutions that mobilize private capital and enhance project bankability.

Responsibilities

• Manage programme activities related to Green Climate Fund financing proposals, including support for internal reporting requirements.
• Coordinate due diligence processes utilizing external sources of information while ensuring rigorous compliance across all project documentation.
• Originate blended finance transactions independently across emerging markets through proactive business development activities such as direct client outreach and engagement with origination partners.
• Develop business development presentations for blended finance initiatives.
• Cultivate relationships with National Designated Authorities and key stakeholders to support country ownership requirements for new and existing Green Climate Fund proposals.
• Engage with operational divisions of the Green Climate Fund to ensure all proposals are compliant with relevant policies and procedures, including regulatory adherence and cash management protocols.
• Serve as the principal liaison for internal teams regarding accredited entity operational queries, ensuring seamless communication and coordination across departments.
• Oversee administrative tasks associated with proposal development and project management, including procurement requests, invoice processing, SPV establishment, drafting approval letters, and maintaining comprehensive documentation.
• Review submitted documentation throughout project lifecycles to ensure accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements such as Annual Performance Reports, Financial Statements, Incident Reports, and standardized templates.
• Lead negotiations pertaining to legal documentation for both existing financing proposals and new initiatives, ensuring all agreements conform to regulatory standards.
• Prepare pipeline reporting for blended finance transactions originated by the London branch, including governance submissions as well as timely internal or regulatory reports.
• Provide support for global reporting requirements by preparing regular presentations for senior stakeholders in other regions.
• Coordinate onboarding processes for Green Climate Fund related entities by liaising with KYC, Legal, Credit, and operational teams to manage client POA, IDs, signature mandates, NDAs, and document registration.
• Act as the primary contact for climate-related queries concerning blended finance transactions.
• Advance blended finance initiatives through strategic guidance and operational support for new proposals.

Requirements

• Established experience as Vice President in Global Blended Finance with profound expertise in blended or climate finance acquired through extensive, pertinent professional exposure.
• Demonstrable transaction experience supported by a successful deal track record within climate finance or emerging markets.
• Thorough understanding of blended finance augmented by extensive banking product knowledge spanning syndicated lending, debt capital markets, structured finance products, foreign exchange operations, and cash management.
• Experience handling Green Climate Fund financing proposals, including preparation or oversight of funding proposals and associated reporting obligations.
• Prior collaboration with multilateral development banks or development finance institutions.
• Capacity to work independently, resolving queries efficiently while managing multiple deliverables under tight deadlines.
• Methodical approach ensuring reliable performance even when confronted by heavy workloads.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills facilitating effective engagement across diverse teams.
• Fluency in Spanish or French (preferred but not obligatory).
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills enabling preparation of detailed presentations and management of complex data sets.
• Proven extensive relevant professional experience across blended or climate finance, environmental/project advisory roles, transaction execution, or portfolio management.
• Proactive approach in resolving queries.
• Structured approach to managing substantial workloads.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable finance.
• Engagement with transformative projects that advance economic development and climate resiliency objectives.
• Working in a supportive team that fosters knowledge sharing, professional development, and interpersonal collaboration throughout international networks.
• Collaboration with concessional capital providers, multilateral banks, and government entities.
• Flexible working opportunities in line with organizational requirements.
• Generous pension contributions reflecting MUFG’s dedication to long-term security for employees.
• Ongoing training ensuring employees remain knowledgeable about industry developments.
• Access to an unparalleled network of resources spanning continents.
• Supportive leadership committed to professional excellence and personal wellbeing.
• Meaningful impact at one of the world’s most respected banks while advancing career in global blended finance.