Director, Credit Manager (Leveraged Finance) in London

MUFG is one of the world’s leading financial groups. The role is based in London and leads credit strategy across Leveraged Finance, TMT and Consumer & Healthcare within EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Shape credit management strategy across high‑impact sectors, mentor a team of credit professionals and exercise delegated approval authority up to USD75 million.
• Collaborate with relationship managers and origination teams to provide expert input on deal structuring and risk assessment.
• Drive strategic initiatives that enhance portfolio quality while ensuring compliance with internal risk policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee a portfolio of credit accounts, providing advice and direction to maintain high‑quality analysis and decision‑making.
• Identify and mitigate risks, model effective risk partnerships, challenge existing practices and embrace positive change.
• Represent the credit division at internal forums regionally and globally, influencing decisions and sharing insights.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands‑on experience managing leveraged finance portfolios in EMEA within leading financial institutions or investment banks.
• Track record of exercising significant delegated credit approval authority on large transactions while maintaining strict adherence to policies.
• Exceptional analytical skills, high‑quality report writing and sound decision‑making under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to mentor junior colleagues and engage credibly with senior stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of TMT and Consumer & Healthcare industry dynamics and financial structures.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and a passion for ongoing learning of new sectors, countries and frameworks.
• Alignment with MUFG’s Risk Culture Pillars: accountability, curiosity, partnership‑building, constructive challenge and openness to change.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements tailored to support professional and personal life.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives.

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