Director, Loan Syndications and Debt Capital Markets Origination

About the role

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is recruiting a Director for its Capital Markets Group, covering loan syndications and debt capital markets origination. The role builds a sustainable, client-focused, flow-oriented origination business for MUFG clients across the region, working with relationship managers and distribution teams to deliver debt financing across currencies.

Key responsibilities

• Originate, structure and execute debt transactions issued into local, regional and global capital markets
• Develop direct client relationships and work with relationship managers to broaden coverage of core clients
• Manage the junior pool and mentor the team on execution standards and process adherence
• Control and manage workflow and operations across debt products, and grow a primary and secondary business
• Work with distribution and sales teams to share views on market appetite, structuring and pricing, and collaborate with other Group entities globally
• Manage corporate and financing institutional relationships jointly with the corporate banking team
• Review pitchbooks and meeting materials, provide market and pricing updates, and respond to client enquiries in a risk-sensitive way
• Build relationships with client senior management and present MUFG as a trusted advisor
• Ensure internal approvals, AML/KYC and compliance standards are met, and coordinate stakeholders through deal execution to closing
• Oversee due diligence, structuring, documentation, ratings, investor marketing, roadshow planning and settlement

Required profile

• At least 10 years of experience in banking or finance, including at least 8 years covering the region
• Prior experience covering some key markets in the ASEAN region is an advantage
• At least 8 years of debt capital markets origination and/or distribution experience in the region
• Experience in corporate lending and credit analysis is a significant added advantage

Required skills

• Analytical background with strong attention to detail
• Stakeholder management and networking skills
• Strong communication and influence skills