Overview of the Department/Section

  • Corporate Advisory focuses on corporate finance advisory for MUFG’s corporate clients, including ESG advisory, and on the origination and execution of event financings.

Main Purpose of the Role 

  • To develop MUFG’s ESG financing advisory franchise, collaborating closely with the ESG business coordinator and other ESG focused professionals across GCIB and Securities
  • In addition, as required, to support MUFG’s broader Corporate Finance agenda

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of ESG related industry and company analysis with a view to developing our dialogue with clients around ESG financing generally and to position MUFG to lead on potential ESG financing mandates
  • Take initiative to develop relevant ESG technical expertise, supporting the engagement with clients on ESG thought leadership
  • Take responsibility for the preparation and presentation of the necessary client marketing materials in coordination with other ESG focused professionals across GCIB and Securities
  • Support the execution of ESG financing related mandates
  • Build relationships throughout MUFG to develop a relevant peer network, gather relevant information and help to ensure effective inter-departmental and inter-regional collaboration
  • Lead as required the development of corporate finance analysis including industry, company, structuring, M&A and financial impact modelling
  • Provide guidance and coaching for new and junior colleagues in the team

Work Experience

  • Demonstrated and developing knowledge of ESG and corporate finance
  • Solid banking experience in a relevant role, for example at a leading ESG Advisory, Corporate Advisory, Acquisition Finance, or Structured Finance house

Skills and Experience

Functional / Technical Competencies:

  • Familiarity with global ESG financing topics
  • Firm understanding of ESG related terminology
  • Understanding of topical ESG issues including taxonomies, regulation, transition financing, greenwashing
  • Detailed knowledge of ESG rating methodologies and approaches
  • Familiarity with ESG reporting, frameworks, UOP and SL financing
  • Up to date knowledge of the sustainable financing markets
  • Understanding of impact of ESG assessments on capital providers
  • Understating of relevance of ESG for banking products
  • An established working knowledge of corporate finance, including capital markets and M&A
  • While it is recognised that relevant candidates may not have all such competencies day one, they should have a foundation of knowledge, experience and a genuine enthusiasm for the topics to enable the development of the required skill set

Education / Qualifications:

Essential

  • Undergraduate/Master degree

Preferred:

  • Appropriate professional qualifications advantageous e.g. CFA, ESG related

Personal Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
  • A proactive, motivated approach.
  • The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
  • Strong decision making skills, 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

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