Associate, Japanese Corporate Banking Department London Planning (Japanese speaker)

Corporate Banking Department (London) – Front-Office Function

Responsible for business development of customers located in the United Kingdom and other demarcated countries in EMEA of which their ultimate parents are Japanese corporates.

Main Purpose of the Role

To ensure the administration of all internal requirements which assist business promotion activities and support the management to deliver efficient Japanese corporate banking business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administrative work associated with Japanese Corporate Banking Division (JCBD)’s internal control requirements, such as pending controls, updating credit condition information in CIMS, SOX testing and self-inspection, to ensure there are no breaches of any internal rules or procedures.
• Actively contribute to ad-hoc projects within JCBD to improve processes and operational efficiency for London and the region.
• Create, update and submit internal reports to relevant divisions in Head Quarter (e.g., Asset Evaluation and Assessment of Loans and Other Credits, VIE reporting) in a timely manner, liaising with stakeholders to ensure the reporting requirements are satisfied.
• Maintain and update the content in JCBD’s VIE Manual, Action Plan Manual, etc., to ensure the division’s processes and procedures for business promotion are documented and current at all times.
• Oversee and control day-to-day administrative work in the department to support Head of Division and Department Head for efficient running of the department.
• Train and educate junior staff in the Division to improve their skills and strengthen the organisation.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships across the division and other departments/branches in EMEA including Head Office to enable greater coordination of activities and aid collaborative working.

Work Experience

• Essential: Work experience in a financial institution with understanding and experience in Japanese corporate banking business.
• Preferred: Basic knowledge in a wide range of banking products. Previous experience in business management and/or administration.

Functional / Technical Competencies

• Essential: Fluency in Japanese both written and verbal.
• Preferred: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).

Key Skills

• Strong numerical, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail; analytical skills and demonstrable accuracy when creating reports.
• Effective team player with well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong decision-making skills and sound judgement.
• Structured, logical and problem-solving approach.
• Creative and innovative approach to work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines.
• Calm under pressure with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Education / Qualifications

• Essential: Degree level education and/or relevant industry expertise.
• Preferred: (none specified)

Personal Requirements

• Excellent communication skills; results-driven with a strong sense of accountability.
• Proactive, motivated approach, ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly.
• Strong decision-making skills, ability to demonstrate sound judgement.
• Structured and logical approach to work.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Creative and innovative approach to work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Calm approach, performance well in pressurised environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.