Associate, Planning and Administration - Transaction Banking APAC

About the role

MUFG is seeking an Associate to join its Planning and Administration team in the Transaction Banking Office for Asia (TBOA) in Singapore. The role contributes to the strategic growth of transaction banking across the APAC region through hands-on work in planning, financial analysis, administrative coordination, marketing support and stakeholder engagement. It sits within a collaborative team that offers flexible working, ongoing training and professional development.

Key responsibilities

• Support planning, control, forecasting and reporting of budgets, expenses and headcount for Singapore and the wider APAC region, periodically or as required.
• Prepare management meeting materials on an ad hoc basis for senior stakeholders.
• Assist in developing TBOA strategies by overseeing budgetary data and headcount considerations.
• Analyse financial information on transaction banking business performance with internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and update business projections regularly.
• Work with Head Office, local sales and product teams to improve the availability and visibility of the Management Information System (MIS).
• Initiate or support marketing events and provide operational support for MIS-related business promotion activities.
• Streamline internal procedures and guide day-to-day administrative work.
• Support internal and external events and training sessions to improve people engagement.

Required profile

• Degree in Business, Economics, Accountancy, Finance or a closely related discipline from a recognised institution.
• At least three years' experience in a financial institution or planning function.
• Hands-on experience with MIS reporting processes.
• Previous exposure to administrative responsibilities involving cross-functional or multi-region coordination.
• Experience guiding process improvements or streamlining administrative workflows is advantageous.
• Track record supporting marketing events or business promotion initiatives is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Excel for data analysis, Word for documentation, PowerPoint for presentations.
• Planning, forecasting and MIS reporting.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving in complex or fast-evolving environments.