Vice President, Fintech Sector Coverage APAC

MUFG BANK, LTD. Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global banking institution in Singapore is seeking a Vice President for their Fintech Sector Coverage. This role requires expertise in digital banking, with responsibilities for engaging Fintech investee companies and developing holistic banking solutions. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience in investment banking or Fintech, with a strong network and capacity for cross-functional collaboration, making a significant impact in the APAC region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in banking or Fintech.
• Proficiency in banking solutions and financial analysis.
• Ability to articulate financial concepts to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Engage and support MUFG’s APAC Fintech portfolio.
• Develop and drive execution of opportunities with partner banks.
• Coordinate stakeholder collaboration to implement banking solutions.

Skills

TMT

Budgets

Dashboard

Middle Office

Due Diligence

Strategy Development

Dynamics

Investment Banking

Strategy

Transaction Banking

Compliance

Digitization

Banking

Articulate

Decision Making

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's degree from a university

Job description

Vice President, Fintech Sector Coverage APAC (Job ID: 10073278) MUFG BANK, LTD. Singapore Branch•D01 Cecil, Marina, People’s Park, Raffles Place, SG

To support the positioning of MUFG as a lead bank in providing and anticipating key sector themes, insights on opportunities and solving strategic and financing challenges for our clients across corporate and investment banking, with a focus on client engagement, opportunity identification and holistic banking solutions.

Responsibilities

• Fintech team is part of the Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) sector vertical within Sector Coverage APAC, expected to demonstrate expertise in digital banking, digitization and the payments ecosystem.
• Proactively engage and support MUFG’s APAC portfolio of Fintech investee companies with suitable banking solutions, coordinating key stakeholders and partner banks for opportunity monetisation.
• Develop, coordinate and drive execution of opportunities with partner banks, product and compliance teams, and regional client engagement including with Financial Institutions coverage bankers.
• Support strategic senior‑level client engagement, opportunity initiation and analysis, showcasing sector expertise to GCIB clients and enabling better risk–return decision making.
• Engage senior client executives in conjunction with Sector Coverage team members, coverage bankers, Product Office and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrate sector expertise in digital banking and payments, providing insights on viable business models, trends, expected winners and potential transaction opportunities.
• Coordinate stakeholder collaboration to drive outcomes, including client onboarding, implementation of banking solutions and maintaining an up‑to‑date Fintech insights dashboard.
• Contribute to sector and PO budgets, driving revenue, returns and portfolio allocation.
• Facilitate global information exchange and idea generation, contributing to strategy development and solution delivery.
• Support the establishment of the MUFG profile as a lead bank for the Fintech ecosystem (conferences, branding, etc.).
• Contribute to the development of the MUFG knowledge hub, including credentials, proposal materials, technical understanding and marketing.
• Support the growth and development of team members.

Key Selection Criteria

• Minimum Bachelor's degree from a university.
• Demonstrated high performance from top‑tier institutional or investment banking roles with a focus on Fintech and sector coverage/relationship management; high‑performing candidates within Strategy, M&A and Business Development teams of leading regional Fintech players are also considered.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience as a key member of marketing/relationship management and deal execution teams at a leading bank or Fintech player.
• Experience delivering strategic Fintech sector knowledge and cross‑product solutions, including Transaction Banking and Global Markets.
• Track record of successfully driving the identification, coordination, structuring and execution of strategic transactions, and a developed network of sector relationships.
• Practical knowledge of corporate financing and sector‑based insights leading to cross‑product solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and deliver results in cross‑functional projects.
• Ability to clearly articulate financial concepts and risk‑return considerations in written and verbal formats to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working on evolving sector dynamics, trends, business models and the payments ecosystem relating to Fintech.
• Proficiency in banking solutions, credit understanding and advanced financial analysis / modelling technical capabilities / valuation and due diligence analysis skills.
• Demonstrated coordination and execution excellence, delivering positive client outcomes in prior corporate transaction / deal environments.
• Ability to quickly understand and articulate what is required and deliver on time in critical deal situations, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience working in cross‑functional, multi‑country teams.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic business initiatives; demonstrated experience in originating new business opportunities and execution.

Skills Snapshot

• TMT
• Budgets
• Dashboard
• Middle Office
• Due Diligence
• Strategy Development
• Dynamics
• Investment Banking
• Strategy
• Transaction Banking
• Compliance
• Digitization
• Banking
• Articulate
• Decision Making
• Business Development