Associate - Corporate and Leverage Syndicate (Capital Markets EMEA)

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MUFG's debt capital markets team advises clients on different ways of raising capital and connects them with our global investor base. We offer a market-leading range of financial products, helping our clients from across the public and private sectors to access liquidity across international capital markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• Leveraged Syndicate business in EMEA; transactions geared towards institutional investor distribution (sponsor-driven and leveraged corporates).
• Corporate loan Syndicate business in EMEA, transactions geared towards bank distribution.
• Work closely with the other Syndicate functions within DCM – Loans & Bonds, the GCIB coverage and product teams, distribution teams, MUS, external borrowers and loan investors.
• Provide support to senior team members to develop a sustainable client focussed primary loan markets business for MUFG clients.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with counterparts in other market-leading Syndicate teams to maximise market profile, origination opportunities as well as deal efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing support to senior team members in determining pricing, assessing market liquidity, defining and executing syndication strategy in support of the relevant Loan Origination and leveraged Capital Markets teams.
• Managing information flow and transaction process through its different stages from initial analysis, client pitches/offers to the execution strategy and completion phase.
• Taking the lead on the production of high quality market research on pricing, deal structures and investor activity as required for tailor-made client presentations and pitch-books.
• Collaborating with MUFG distribution teams, other Syndicate teams globally and MUS to optimise financing solutions to meet client needs.
• Building relationships throughout MUFG to establish a peer network to ensure appropriate engagement and support to develop, secure and maximise product opportunities.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability.
• A proactive, motivated approach.
• The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly.
• Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement.
• A structured and logical approach to work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment.
• Strong numerical skills.

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.