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About the role
MUFG is looking for a Vice President to support the growth of its Foreign Exchange (FX) business within the Fund Finance team in EMEA. Based in London, the role focuses on the credit underwriting and ongoing risk management of fund-level FX hedging products and other bespoke solutions for alternative investment funds across other product desks. You will play a key role in developing a specialist approach to Alternative Funds risk analysis and work closely with teams across Sponsor Coverage, Product, Credit Risk, Legal, Operations and Treasury to assess fund credit risk, support transaction execution and monitor the existing portfolio. MUFG is a leading provider of Fund Finance solutions globally and works with many of the world's leading Financial Sponsors that you will gain exposure to with a range of fund-level FX transactions. MUFG offers a collaborative working environment, flexible working arrangements and opportunities for ongoing learning and development.
What you'll do
In the capacity of a VP you will serve as a central figure in supporting the credit underwriting process for fund-level FX hedging products. Your daily responsibilities will encompass presiding over complex credit approvals for new clients as well as annual reviews and limit renewals. You will engage extensively with cross-functional teams including Product Specialists, Sponsor Coverage professionals, Credit Risk experts, Legal advisors, Operations staff, Treasury colleagues and others to facilitate successful transaction execution. You will be entrusted with identifying key risks in Alternatives Fund credit cases whilst ensuring adherence to internal policies. Your ability to manage competing priorities will be vital as you oversee portfolio monitoring activities such as stress-testing analysis and quarterly reviews. Furthermore, you will provide guidance to junior team members through training initiatives whilst contributing to improvements in operating frameworks. Success in this role necessitates refined analytical skills coupled with exemplary interpersonal abilities so you may foster trust among clients and stakeholders alike.
Lead the credit approval process for fund-level FX transactions, including new client onboarding, annual reviews, and limit renewals by conducting comprehensive due diligence, formulating recommendations regarding ratings and limits, and participating in negotiations of ISDA and CSA terms.
Engage collaboratively with Sponsors, Coverage, Product, Operations, Legal, Treasury, and Credit Risk colleagues to ensure seamless execution of transactions for Financial Sponsors
Assume responsibility for intricate Alternatives Fund credit cases by identifying salient credit issues and articulating risk-reward considerations effectively to stakeholders throughout the organisation.
Analyse complex fund credit cases and clearly communicate key risks and recommendations to stakeholders
Escalate significant credit, legal, documentation, and operational matters promptly to relevant parties to uphold compliance with internal policies and reporting standards
Manage and coordinate multiple workstreams concurrently to…