Vice President, Junior Relationship Manager (Japanese Corporate & Investment Banking) in London

Join MUFG in this role as Vice President, Junior Relationship Manager within the Japanese Corporate Banking Department (London). MUFG is a leading financial group with 150,000 global colleagues, committed to building lasting relationships and fostering sustainable growth.

Overview of the Department/Section

The department is a front‐office function responsible for business development of Japanese corporates located in the United Kingdom and other designated EMEA countries.

Responsibilities include:

• Achieving BSC Profit Target and maximizing profitability through product and service offerings.
• Strategy planning – building short‐ and mid‐term account strategies and supporting the Director in strategic planning.
• Customer centric – improving client base, expanding MUFG business, and introducing new products.
• Credit control – conducting credit analysis, reporting credit portfolio, and providing high‐level borrower ratings.
• Compliance and risk ownership – leading risk framework development and ensuring compliance with regulatory rules.
• Contribution to MUFG – supporting other MUFG offices in the region.

Main Purpose of the Role

Accountable for the Japanese Corporate Banking Department (London).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client portfolio to meet commercial and risk goals.
• Collaborate with Product Partners to identify solutions that meet client needs.
• Partner with Credit and Compliance stakeholders to meet internal requirements.
• Assist Senior Relationship Manager with origination and strategic business development activities.
• Regularly share information and ideas with other MUFG international branches.
• Develop strong understanding of MUFG's credit policy and operational procedures.
• Engage in ongoing training and development to build skills.
• Monitor and manage all relevant risks (market, credit, operational, conduct) within the firm’s risk appetite.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Provide risk and financial reporting in line with company policies.
• Manage credit assessment flows including applications, ratings, and monitoring.
• Evaluate and establish appropriate operational and IT systems and controls.
• Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across the region and globally.

Work Experience

• Relevant front‐office experience in Corporate Banking.
• Experience managing credit assessment for large/medium corporates.
• Experience in a multicultural working environment.

Functional / Technical Competencies

• Advanced skills in corporate banking, corporate finance, accounting, and strategic thinking.
• Deep knowledge of financial products/services.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Strong numerical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time‐management skills.
• Business‐level fluency in Japanese and English (written and verbal).
• High PMO skills to manage multiple projects.
• Advanced strategic planning skills.

Education / Qualifications

• Degree level education and relevant industry expertise.

Personal Requirements

• Logical and accurate analysis.
• Proactive idea generation to drive deals.
• Effective prioritization and action planning.
• Execution of tasks to achieve goals and solve problems.
• Providing guidance and development advice to team members.
• Motivating and managing performance at a high standard.
• Setting high goals and creating new challenges.
• Ownership and an agile, flexible approach to work.
• Collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Coordination of teams toward common goals.
• Integrity and responsibility.

Benefits and Working Conditions

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected, and heard. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment and oppose all forms of discrimination.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level
• Employment type: Full‐time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Financial Services & Banking