Associate, Leveraged Finance

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

Job summary

MUFG is seeking an Associate in Leveraged Finance to assist in structuring transactions and onboarding clients. This entry-level position involves conducting analyses, developing financial models, and fostering relationships within the banking landscape. The role offers an excellent opportunity for career development within a leading financial institution, valuing collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position is targeted.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transaction structuring and execution.
• Conduct industry and company analysis.
• Support client onboarding and relationship management.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

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Overview Of The Department/Section

MUFG's Leveraged Finance group provides product expertise in the origination, structuring and execution of LBOs for private equity sponsors.

The Leveraged Finance group also works with relevant coverage and product functions within the bank to assist in executing our broader Financial Institutions strategy to maximise cross-sell amongst private equity sponsor clients and their portfolio companies.

Leveraged Finance works collaboratively with MUFG’s Global Sponsor Coverage teams, Mid Market Direct Lending team and the Leveraged Capital Markets team to deliver financing solutions and to maximise revenue opportunities in EMEA

Main Purpose of the Role

• Assist senior LF and Mid Market Direct Lending team members with the delivery of the structuring and execution of transactions
• Assist senior LF team members with the onboarding of new clients
• Provide junior support to PE Sponsor Coverage team
• Assist with the management of the group’s portfolio of leveraged loans
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct industry and company analysis as directed
• Develop relevant analysis including financial models, sensitivity scenarios, the impact of potential reorganisations, disposals, IPO’s, synergies, key ratios analysis (including where appropriate credit rating agencies'), and make informed judgements on the available liquidity to advise decision making at senior levels.
• Support the preparation and presentation of (i) the necessary client marketing and financing materials (presentations, pitch books etc.) and (ii) the supporting internal approval documents (credit applications, screening applications, models etc.) in coordination with other deal team members.
• Support all aspects of deal execution as may be required during the development and execution of a mandate.
• Work collaboratively to support Private Equity Sponsor Coverage, Mid Market Direct Lending and the various relevant product teams as and when the need arises.
• Build relationships throughout MUFG to establish a peer network, gather relevant information and help to ensure effective inter-departmental collaboration.
• Build relationships at the appropriate business levels to create and maintain trust with corporate clients, private equity funds and partner banks on transactions.
• Support Relationship Managers to maintain an ongoing dialogue with clients to maximise MUFG's opportunities to win future business.
• Support the leveraged portfolio team in ongoing monitoring of a defined number of accounts and assisting in waivers and amendments, as well as identifying refinancing and ancillary opportunities, engaging with clients as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively across the wider team to support the various functions as and when the need arises.
• Conduct initial compliance and KYC checks for leveraged finance clients in line with internal and external processes and procedures.
  
  

Work Experience

• Experience of working within a banking/advisory or transactional environment
  
  

Skills And Experience

Functional I Technical Competencies:

• Detailed understanding and practical experience of financial modelling
• Understanding of the fundamentals of deal structuring
• Basic understanding of leveraged finance debt instruments
• Basic knowledge of leveraged legal documentation
• Sound credit skills at an intermediate level
• Basic negotiation skills with internal partners
• A good team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively manage tight deadlines and different stakeholders
• Clear communication skills both written and oral
• Basic knowledge of leveraged debt capital markets and M&A dynamics
• Corporate finance principles/accounting knowledge
• Experience in managing execution of transactions (including relevant U/W and credit process) within tight timeframes is advantageous
  
  

Personal Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Results driven with a strong sense of accountability
• Demonstrates a structured, proactive, motivated and logical approach to work
• Ability to operate with urgency, manage large workloads and tight deadlines when needed, and to prioritise work accordingly
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in English, other languages desirable
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Financial Services and Banking

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