Associate, Financial Modelling - Project Finance (Fluent Japanese)

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Associate in Financial Modelling to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing essential modelling support for project finance across various sectors, ensuring the development and execution of financial strategies. You will collaborate closely with senior team members and clients, utilizing your strong financial modelling expertise and communication skills to drive impactful results. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and personal growth, making a meaningful difference in the financial landscape.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of project finance model building experience required.
• Strong financial modelling and Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and build complex models for project finance transactions.
• Support the team in preparing information memoranda and client presentations.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree level educated or equivalent

Accountancy Qualifications

Finance Qualifications

Engineering Qualifications

Job description

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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.

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.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Providing modelling support to enable the development, execution and management of the project finance across all sectors within ESFO.

Support the Director and Vice President within JCIB Financial Advisory in the execution of advisory mandates.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build intermediate/complex models in respect of project/structured finance transactions with specific focus on clients covered by the Japanese Corporate Banking Division for EMEA.
• Respond to day-to-day queries raised by client/other banks in respect of the financial model and attend client meetings.
• Review models prepared by clients and other financial institutions, applying appropriate stress tests in conjunction with the originating deal team.
• Develop and train juniors within the team.
• Work with colleagues in the credit function to co-ordinate the production of cash flow analysis papers to inform investment decisions.
• Liaise with clients at a counterpart level to relay specific information and respond to routine queries ensuring a high level of customer service.
• Build relationships throughout MUFG to establish a peer network, gather relevant information and help to ensure effective inter-departmental collaboration.
• Produce RORA calculations and swap line calculations at various stages of the transaction cycle.
• Develop a practical understanding of all core systems and procedures within ESFO and how they link into standard systems in order to respond to enquiries.
• Support the team in preparation of information memoranda and presentation material for clients.
• Support the team in the authorisation activities, including assisting in the presentation of the transaction through the various internal approval processes.
• The role may require international travel.

Work Experience

• 2-5 years of project finance model building experience.
• Previous experience of financial modelling in a big four firm, sponsor, bank or similar financial institution.

Skills And Experience

• Strong financial modelling experience and excel skills.
• Able to build Project Finance models from scratch.
• Good experience of managing project finance model build and launch process and experience of managing the various stakeholders with respect to the model.
• Good grasp of financial accounting combined with a level of business awareness and a strong understanding of the kind of factors that can drive the financial performance of a project financing.
• Sound IT knowledge and skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to build credible relationships at all levels.
• Accurate with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own and prioritise without direction.

Education / Qualifications

• Degree level educated or equivalent.
• Accountancy Qualifications desirable.
• Finance Qualifications desirable.
• Engineering Qualifications desirable.

Language Skills

• Fluency in Japanese.

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 Excel 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. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Financial Services and Banking