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About the Role

As a Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Credit Manager at MUFG, you will play a pivotal role in shaping risk appetite frameworks, supporting innovative product adoption, and collaborating with stakeholders at every level within the Risk Management division. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to become part of a global network with over 360 years of history, where your expertise in credit risk will directly influence the success of private credit portfolios across EMEA.

Responsibilities

Act as primary credit coverage for private credit portfolio lending within Senior Secured Fund Finance (SSFF), ensuring robust assessment and oversight of all related transactions.
Review, challenge, and approve credit proposals recommended by first line of defence teams, maintaining high standards of due diligence and regulatory compliance.
Develop globally consistent risk appetite frameworks for SSFF products in alignment with MUFG’s strategic objectives and evolving regulatory expectations.
Present complex transaction structures and risk frameworks to senior management for discussion and approval, providing clear recommendations based on thorough analysis.
Support junior staff by delivering training sessions, sharing knowledge on SSFF products, and ensuring effective task allocation for seamless trade execution.
Collaborate closely with regional FIG teams in EMEA and Tokyo as well as other risk management functions to enhance product offerings and risk frameworks.
Monitor portfolio performance by establishing efficient monitoring systems with first line stakeholders, identifying key risks early and taking proactive action when necessary.
Engage in regular dialogue with managers whose teams are involved in SSFF activities to ensure sufficient capacity and optimal resource allocation.
Work with legal teams, clients, and internal stakeholders to set credit risk-related terms in trading documentation that mitigate potential risks effectively.
Participate in multi-department projects aimed at enhancing monitoring efficiency, developing new systems, or improving risk measurement processes.

Requirements

Experience within the financial sector in a credit risk management capacity, including at least five years focused on Senior Secured Fund Finance or equivalent products.
Comprehensive understanding of private credit funds’ investment strategies with proven ability to analyse associated risks and mitigations.
Demonstrated familiarity with portfolio-based lending on a non-recourse basis as well as deep knowledge of relevant legal documentation and structural standards.
Experience working with common loan client types such as middle market corporates, insurance companies, or service providers is beneficial.
Excellent communication skills enabling you to convey complex credit arguments clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven interest in developing new skills—both personally and within your team—while nurturing an inclusive environment built on knowledge sharing.
Ability to operate calmly under pressure while managing multiple priorities efficiently; strong sense of accountability coupled with sound judgement skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite alongside familiarity with data aggregation tools used for monitoring purposes within large financial institutions.
Understanding of key regulatory frameworks impacting credit risk management within banking environments is considered beneficial.

Skills

Credit risk management
Private credit portfolios
Senior Secured Fund Finance
Risk appetite frameworks
Legal documentation analysis
Regulatory landscape awareness
Interpersonal communication
Collaboration
Adaptability
Continuous learning
Mentoring
Microsoft Office suite
Data aggregation tools

Location

London

Work Type

Flexible working

Experience Level

Minimum five years focused on Senior Secured Fund Finance or equivalent products

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification
Master’s degree or relevant industry accreditation would be advantageous

Benefits

Training opportunities
Collaborative leadership
Exposure to regional and global financial markets
Flexible working arrangements
Inclusive environment

About the Company

MUFG is one of the world’s leading financial groups with over 360 years of history.
The organization is committed to fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
MUFG offers unparalleled opportunities for professional development within an inclusive environment that values diversity of thought.
Employees benefit from access to extensive training resources designed to foster both personal growth and collective achievement.
The company places great emphasis on supporting its workforce through flexible working arrangements wherever possible while encouraging open communication between teams across regions.

Equal Opportunity

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.