Assistant Vice President, Issuer Services in London

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.

This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to join a highly collaborative team at the heart of primary market activity, supporting the issuance and lifecycle management of Eurobonds, Global Bonds, and Medium Term Note Programmes. You will be part of a supportive environment where your expertise in bond agency operations and your commitment to accuracy will be valued.

• Administer and safeguard Global Bonds as Common Depository, ensuring timely processing of interest letters and payments while maintaining meticulous records.
• Oversee the new issue closing process by coordinating with external parties such as issuers, lead managers, lawyers, and ICSDs to ensure accurate completion.
• Produce periodical reporting within agreed timelines.
• Maintain vault operations efficiently, ensuring all assets are securely managed according to regulatory standards.
• Compile evidence for the SI team when requested, supporting compliance requirements with thorough documentation.
• Assist with new issue programme and transaction management for Euro Bond issues where MUFG acts as Agent, collaborating with various stakeholders throughout signing and closing stages.
• Ensure safe settlement of funds as Principal Paying Agent by monitoring payment processes and releasing payments accurately.
• Calculate interest rates for FRN bonds as Calculation Agent, applying your numerical skills to guarantee precise outcomes.
• Liaise with Euroclear and external dealers as Issuing Agent to set up ISINs for new bonds, facilitating smooth onboarding of securities into the market.
• Manage taxation submissions as Taxation Agent by ensuring correct amounts are submitted on behalf of issuers to relevant tax authorities.
• Instruct conversions and exchanges as Conversion Agent by communicating effectively with local CSDs for seamless execution.
• Administer MUFG Programme management and SPV Issuance programmes daily, handling calculation agent duties, corporate action events, and safe settlement of funds for external stakeholders.
• Strictly adhere to CASS procedures by documenting all related processes comprehensively and keeping them up to date.
• Supervise team members by joining 1‑2‑1 meetings with the line manager, coordinating query management, overseeing diary management (TMS), checking payments, and releasing funds.

• Experience in an issuer services or bond agency role within financial markets is preferred; your proven track record demonstrates reliability in handling complex transactions.
• Experience analysing and interpreting diverse data sets accurately under time constraints showcases your dependability and attention to detail.
• Strong MS Excel skills including proficiency with VLOOKUP functions, Pivot Tables, and Graphs.
• Computer literacy across Microsoft Office suite (including Outlook).
• Presentation skills that allow you to share information clearly during internal meetings or external stakeholder interactions.
• Japanese language proficiency is highly desirable given frequent collaboration with Tokyo‑based colleagues.
• Degree or equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills foster trust among colleagues and stakeholders alike; your empathetic approach ensures everyone feels included.
• A results‑driven mindset paired with accountability means you consistently deliver high‑quality work while nurturing relationships within the team.
• A proactive approach helps you prioritise tasks efficiently; your structured methodology ensures nothing falls through the cracks.
• Creative thinking allows you to find gentle solutions when challenges arise; your innovative ideas contribute positively without dominating discussions.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills make you approachable; your sensitivity towards others’ perspectives strengthens communal ties within MUFG.

MUFG stands out as one of the world’s leading financial institutions renowned for its commitment to nurturing talent through supportive leadership and inclusive practices. The company values collaboration above all else—ensuring every employee feels connected regardless of their location or background. At MUFG London you’ll benefit from flexible working opportunities designed around your needs; generous training programmes encourage continuous learning so you can grow both personally and professionally. The organisation’s dedication to regulatory compliance provides stability while its global reach offers exposure to diverse markets—including frequent engagement with Tokyo‑based teams—which broadens your perspective on international finance. MUFG’s communal culture fosters sharing knowledge across departments so everyone contributes meaningfully toward collective success.

The advert will close 17th June 2026.

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. At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client‑obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another.