FIG Credit Director - SSFF

MUFG is seeking a Financial Institutions Group Credit Manager in London to lead private credit portfolio lending across EMEA.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as primary credit coverage for private credit portfolio lending within Senior Secured Fund Finance (SSFF), reviewing, challenging and approving credit proposals.
• Develop globally consistent risk appetite frameworks for SSFF products in alignment with MUFG’s strategic objectives.
• Present complex transaction structures and risk frameworks to senior management and provide recommendations.
• Support junior staff through training, knowledge sharing and task allocation.
• Collaborate closely with regional FIG teams in EMEA and Tokyo and with other risk‑management functions to enhance product offerings and risk frameworks.
• Monitor portfolio performance and establish monitoring systems to identify key risks early.
• Engage in regular dialogue with managers of first‑line teams to ensure capacity and optimal resource allocation.
• Work with legal teams, clients and internal stakeholders to set credit‑risk terms in trading documentation.
• Participate in multi‑department projects aiming to improve monitoring efficiency, develop new systems or enhance risk measurement processes.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of experience managing credit risk within major financial institutions, focusing on Senior Secured Fund Finance or equivalent private credit products.
• Deep understanding of private credit funds’ investment strategies, risk analysis and mitigation.
• Proficiency in portfolio‑based lending on a non‑recourse basis, with strong knowledge of legal documentation and structural standards.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or relevant industry accreditation is advantageous.
• Experience with common loan client types such as middle‑market corporates, insurance companies or service providers.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex credit arguments to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to operate calmly under pressure while managing multiple priorities, demonstrating accountability and sound judgment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and familiarity with data aggregation tools used for monitoring in large financial institutions.
• Understanding of key regulatory frameworks impacting credit‑risk management in banking environments is beneficial.

Benefits

• Extensive training resources and exposure to regional and global financial markets.
• Collaborative leadership and cross‑regional teamwork.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.
• Inclusive culture with diversity of thought.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions counted. 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.