Assistant Vice President, Loan Participation 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 have 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organisation, 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.

As Assistant Vice President – Loan Participation within MUFG’s Operations Division in London, you will manage operational obligations across a diverse portfolio of syndicated and bilateral loans, ensuring compliance with facility agreements and market practice. The role supports the team with guidance, policy management, and proactive improvement initiatives.

What you’ll do

• Provide guidance and support to junior team members to ensure completion of daily obligations and accurate new deal capture in accordance with head office rules and regulations.
• Verify the input of junior team members’ work to maintain high standards of accuracy across all loan participation activities.
• Assist line management in controlling daily workflows by assigning tasks efficiently to meet deadlines and operational requirements.
• Act as the first point of escalation for issue resolution within the team, using specialized knowledge to solve routine issues while escalating complex matters as needed.
• Contribute to the creation, review, and maintenance of policies and procedures to ensure they remain accurate and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Facilitate the implementation of projects by providing general support whenever necessary, helping drive improvements across the department.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders including Front Office, Lenders, Borrowers, and other departments to administer events on loan portfolios.
• Build relationships throughout MUFG to establish a peer network that supports effective inter‑departmental collaboration.
• Operate as a product specialist by providing subject matter expertise on loan participations when required.
• Ensure booking of loans, fees, bank income, guarantees, commitments, risk, and sub‑participation is completed according to Head Office Rules, Contracts/Agency Agreements, and Compliance policy.

What you bring

• Previous experience working in a manual operations environment is essential for success in this role.
• Experience operating under time pressure in fast‑moving environments while maintaining strong attention to detail is highly valued.
• Proven background in loan operations is required to manage complex syndicated and bilateral loan portfolios effectively.
• Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications are necessary for daily tasks.
• Excellent communication skills enable you to interact confidently with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
• A proactive approach combined with motivation ensures you can operate with urgency while prioritising work accordingly.
• Sound judgement demonstrated through structured decision‑making skills is crucial for resolving issues efficiently.
• A calm demeanour allows you to perform well under pressure while managing large workloads and tight deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education is beneficial; however equivalent experience will also be considered favourably.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills foster positive relationships within teams and across departments.

What sets this company apart

MUFG stands out as one of the world’s most respected financial institutions thanks to its commitment to integrity, responsibility, fairness, transparency, and honesty. Operating in 50 countries from over 2,300 offices, MUFG offers unparalleled opportunities for personal growth and professional advancement. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements.