Director, Financial Advisory - Project Finance (Fluent Japanese)
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Overview Of The Department/Section
Within GCIB (Global Corporate & Investment Banking), ESFO (European Structured Finance Office) offers comprehensive advisory and debt arrangement for the non-recourse and limited recourse financing of long-term, capital intensive projects. Our specialist teams focus on a range of sectors, including power & renewables, infrastructure, natural resources and housing finance.
Within ESFO:
* The Financial Advisory team (“GCIB Financial Advisory”) spans all sectors and aims to structure the most competitive and deliverable funding solution for our client base.
* The Energy and Infrastructure teams have responsibility for the delivery and execution of the financing product in their respective sectors.
The JCIB (Japanese Corporate Investment Banking) Financial Advisory team will operate alongside the existing GCIB Financial Advisory team, delivering the advisory product specifically to projects where clients covered by JCIB have a controlling interest.
NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS: 2
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
* Playing a key role in further developing, growing and sustaining a market leading financial advisory business services across the Energy and Infrastructure sectors in EMEA.
* Operating as a product expert, responsible for the origination and structuring of advisory transactions.
* Acting as a focal point for relevant clients or counterparties, leading execution of more complex transactions.
* Interface and strategic alignment with ESFO’s sector teams and product and coverage stakeholders.
* Contribute in managing the interface between ESFO and JCIB.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead business development activity, such as specific marketing initiatives, and pitch opportunities.
* Build and maintain relationships with key high profile clients.
* Lead and execute high profile client transactions and negotiations.
* Accountable for ensuring compliance with all internal and external regulations.
* Represent MUFG at industry forums.
* Contribute to the development of product related policies.
* Plan, manage and control resources effectively.
* Line management responsibility to develop team members.
* Act as role model on I&D topics.
* Work in partnership with colleagues across all regions.
* The role may require extensive international travel.
Work Experience:
* Relevant experience from a structured finance advisory/product role.
* Experience from active interaction with clients.
* Proven previous successful origination experience.
* Experience from structuring innovative financing solutions.
Skills And Experience:
* Fluent Japanese.
* Strong Structured Finance understanding.
* Familiar with different types of financing.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* A proactive, motivated approach.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Creative and innovative approach to work.
Personal Requirements:
* Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability.
* The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work.
* Strong decision-making skills.
* A structured and logical approach to work.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong numerical skills.
* Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
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.
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
Industries: Financial Services and Banking
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