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We are currently recruiting for a Vice Presisident Leveraged Finance for our Leveraged Finance Global Corporate Investment Banking Division in Frankfurt.
About MUFG
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with approximately 2,000 locations in more than 40 countries. The Group has about 120,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to “be the world’s most trusted financial group” through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all of the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges.
For more information, visit https://www.mufg.jp/english.
About MUFG in the European Economic Area
Following the decision taken by the UK in 2016 to leave the European Union, MUFG has taken all of the necessary steps to ensure the continuation of all services to clients, regardless of their location. Clients located in the European Economic Area (EEA) access services through MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V. as well as MUFG Securities (Europe) N.V.
About MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V.
MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V. (MBE) is a fully-owned subsidiary of MUFG Bank, headquartered in Amsterdam. With offices throughout Europe, our teams provide clients with comprehensive financing solutions spanning Coverage & Structured Finance, Capital Markets and Transaction Banking, using MUFG’s global reach to provide bespoke solutions. With 73 green, sustainability, sustainability-linked and transition bond tranches in 2021 and 51 sustainability-linked loans in EMEA in 2021, MUFG is committed to supporting clients to achieve sustainable business growth.
Please visit our website for more information – https://www.mufgemea.com/mbe
Main purpose of the role:
Undertake analysis and manage processes to successfully structure and execute leveraged finance transactions, defined as underwritten LBO financings, direct lending transaction and non-investment grade corporate financings.
Assist in the generation of deal flow in sponsor-driven leveraged finance transactions consistent with our targeted sponsor framework, target size range and specific geographic focus (German-speaking countries, Nordic and CEE).
Department overview:
MUFG's Leveraged Finance group provides product expertise in the origination, structuring and execution of LBOs for private equity sponsors. We also originate and execute leveraged transactions for corporate clients in partnership with regional corporate relationship managers.
The Leveraged Finance group also works with relevant coverage and product functions within the bank to assist in executing our broader Financial Institutions strategy to maximise cross-sell amongst private equity sponsor clients and their portfolio companies.
Leveraged Finance works collaboratively with MUFG’s Global Sponsor Coverage teams and the Leveraged Capital Markets team to deliver financing solutions and to maximise revenue opportunities in EMEA.
The core responsibilities of this role are:
Prepare and present in coordination with other deal team members (i) client marketing materials (presentations, pitch books etc.) and (ii) the relevant internal approval documents, including industry and company analysis, due diligence, financial analysis, financial modelling, sensitivity scenarios, risks and mitigants and return calculation.
Execute deals ensuring the highest quality of transaction delivery, risk management and client satisfaction.
Negotiate terms and documentation for leveraged finance transactions in collaboration with senior deal team members, Leveraged Finance Transaction Execution function and, where relevant, Leveraged Capital Markets.
Assist in driving profitable dealflow from the private equity community in EMEA from across our leveraged finance product range, specifically execute underwriten financings and direct lending transactions.
Retain ongoing responsibility for risk management of onboarded assets, in partnership with the Portfolio Management team, and drive incremental revenue and cross selling opportunities for MUFG.
Work closely with internal stakeholders, notably Credit, Sponsor Coverage, Leveraged Capital Markets, Financial Institutions Coverage, Corporate Coverage, Compliance and Audit to promote the strategic mission of Leveraged Finance and to ensure the continued good standing of the team within the bank.
Support Leveraged Finance team leadership to manage and develop more junior team members.
Provide strategic support to Leveraged Finance team leadership as required.
In order to be successful in the role, you will need the following skills and experience:
Working experience:
Degree level with relevant post degree qualification preferred (e.g. CFA, ACA, MBA)
At least six years of experience in transacting European private equity sponsor-backed leveraged finance transactions in lead roles.
Experience of working within a banking environment or a debt fund environment.
Experience in all aspects of modelling (M&A, LBO and ratings) is essential
Preferred: Transaction experience in several EMEA geographies and sectors, comfortable working in different cultures and capable of flexing style to accommodate our target corporate client base; Proven track record in working with Relationship Managers to deliver NIG corporate transactions effectively
Functional / Technical Competencies:
Detailed understanding and expertise in sub-investment grade credit analysis, cash flow modelling and leveraged documentary negotiation.
Sound understanding of banking products (loans, bonds, private placement, ABL lines) as well as DCM, M&A market and its dynamics
Advanced understanding of deal structuring principles
Demonstrable negotiation skills with internal partners and external counterparties
Corporate finance principles/accounting knowledge
Can demonstrate existing relationships with capital markets and equity investment professionals within the private equity industry.
Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
Soft skills:
A good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
Demonstrates a proactive, motivated approach.
Clear ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
Strong decision-making skills, shows the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
A structured and logical approach to work
Strong problem-solving skills
A creative and innovative 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
Excellent Microsoft Office skills
Proficiency in German and English
Personal requirements:
Integrity and Responsibility
Balance Risk with Opportunity
Customer Focus
Demonstrate Global Perspective
Professionalism and Teamwork
Drive For Results
Collaborate and Build Partnerships
Communicate Effectively and Professionally
Challenge Ourselves to Grow
Influence and Inspire Others
Lead Change & Seek Continuous Improvement
Think Strategically
Manage and Develop Talent
What do we have to offer:
We offer you a role in one of the largest banks of the world in a growing and international environment. You have various opportunities to develop yourself and we will support you with that by offering various training and development possibilities.
We take into account your home situation and your ambitions and help you to balance work and private life.
Monthly team events.
To work in an ambitious, international environment with colleagues from different countries and cultures, who strive for the best.
Furthermore, we will offer you:
Gross salary based on experience and consistent with the market including bonus payment
Employer contribution to a pension programme (BVV)
Contribution to capital forming benefits (“Vermögenswirksame Leistungen”)
Sponsorship of a job ticket to fifty percent
Lunch allowance
Flextime to support your personal work-life-balance (“Gleitzeit”)
Further training and educational programs, e.g. language courses
Corporate benefits
To work in an ambitious, international environment with colleagues from different countries and cultures, who strive for the best
Additional information:
The application window will be closed per March 05 2025.
For more information regarding this position, you can contact our Head of Talent Acquisition at: ayhan.catak@nl.mufg.jp
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 on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.