Associate, Corporate Advisory

MUFG; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in the City of London is seeking an individual to support event financing and advisory transactions. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in a relevant role, strong finance and analytical skills, and the ability to create compelling pitch materials. This role requires excellent communication and teamwork skills. A competitive salary and flexible working options are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in Acquisition Finance, Leveraged Finance, Credit Rating Agency or M&A advisory.
• Results driven with a strong sense of accountability.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analysis of industries and companies.
• Support the preparation of client marketing and financing advisory materials.
• Provide guidance and coaching for new and junior colleagues.

Skills

Accounting and corporate finance knowledge

Credit analysis and cashflow modelling

Experience creating clear, structured and compelling pitch materials

Good written and spoken English

Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Competency in another European language

Education

Relevant Professional qualification (e.g. CFA)

Job description

Overview

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

Overview of the Department/Section

Corporate Advisory focuses on the origination and execution of Acquisition Finance, Debt Advisory, Credit Rating Advisory and ESG Advisory mandates

Main Purpose of the Role

To support the securing of mandates for MUFG as a lead bank in the structuring and execution of event financing and advisory related transactions

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out analysis of industries and companies (business, market, strategy, financial modelling, ESG and event-driven situations) necessary for the identification of potential strategic financing mandates
• Take initiative to develop relevant technical expertise, as well as to help in the development towards MUFG winning advisory mandates.
• Take the lead in developing the relevant analysis to show (inter alia) pro forma merger financials, sensitivity scenarios, the impact of potential reorganisations / disposals / IPO / synergies, key ratio (including credit rating agencies’) analysis, liquidity to inform decision making at senior levels.
• Support (and lead where appropriate) the preparation and presentation of (i) the necessary client marketing and financing advisory materials (presentations, pitch books etc.) and (ii) the supporting internal approval documents, in coordination with other deal team members.
• As directed by the Deal Team Leader and in conjunction with other members of the deal team, take responsibility for supporting the execution of relevant mandates.
• Provide guidance and coaching for new and junior colleagues in the team (in particular, graduates on rotation)
• Maintain and enhance good working relationships with stakeholders, across the region and globally to share best practices, provide support and develop effective local policies and procedures appropriate to the Company, and working in support of the One MUFG and overall Group strategy
• Meet excellent standards with respect to operational management, communication, governance and compliance with all internal and external regulations, guidelines, standards and procedures

Work Experience

• The ideal candidate will have at least 2yrs experience in a relevant role (e.g. Acquisition Finance, Leveraged Finance, Credit Rating Agency or M&A advisory)

Skills and Experience

Functional / Technical Competencies:

Essential

• Accounting and corporate finance knowledge
• Credit analysis and cashflow modelling
• Experience creating clear, structured and compelling pitch materials
• Good written and spoken English
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Preferred:

• Competency in another European language

Education / Qualifications

Preferred:

• Relevant Professional qualification (e.g. CFA)

Personal Requirements

• Results driven with a strong sense of accountability
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to work under time pressure and on multiple projects across varied industries
• A team player with the ability to work with multiple individuals and counterparties
• A proactive approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A creative and innovative approach to work

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.

At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!

Our Culture Principles

• Client Centric
• People Focused
• Listen Up. Speak Up.
• Innovate & Simplify
• Own & Execute