Associate - Credit Underwriting and Portfolio Management - Financial Institutions Group (FIG)

MUFG Americas; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial group is seeking a Credit Risk Associate to join their Portfolio Management Group in New York. The role involves conducting credit analysis, preparing credit proposals, and monitoring financial trends for various financial institutions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance and credit analysis, with opportunities for professional growth and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plans

Educational assistance

Paid leave

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience analyzing corporate risk and credit profiles.
• Completed formal credit training at a major bank is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit analysis and make recommendations for financial institution credits.
• Perform due diligence on new transactions and evaluate existing loans.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and monitor client financials.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

CFA

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. We are a global team of 120,000 colleagues committed to making a difference for clients, organizations, and communities. We value building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering sustainable growth for a better world.

Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted financial group. We prioritize putting people first, embracing diverse ideas, and collaborating to drive innovation, speed, and agility. We invest in talent, technologies, and tools that empower your career development.

Join MUFG, where inspiration is expected and meaningful impact is rewarded.

Our work environment includes a mix of office and remote work: colleagues work at an MUFG office or client sites four days a week and remotely one day. Additional details will be provided by our recruitment team.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Credit Risk Associate to join our growing Portfolio Management Group. You will conduct credit analysis and make recommendations for financial institution credits across our FIG portfolio, including:

• Banks, Business Development Companies, Asset Managers, Insurance companies (Life & Health insurance and Property & Casualty)
• Structured financial solutions
• Asset-based lending, including Fund and NAV lending

Your responsibilities include preparing and evaluating credit proposals, recommending credit approvals to management, and monitoring client financials, industry, and credit trends regularly.

Responsibilities:

• Perform due diligence on new transactions and regularly evaluate existing loans.
• Coordinate and communicate account information across organizational units.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and current events in the portfolio.
• Oversee covenants compliance database and facilitate facility closing due diligence, including documentation.
• Participate in client meetings and special projects as assigned.

Advanced Credit/Underwriting Solutions:

• Support deal teams with financing structures and strategies.
• Pre-screen transactions to identify risks and structural issues.
• Assist in credit analysis for structured credit transactions.
• Maintain industry and regulatory knowledge relevant to the portfolio.
• Conduct site visits and participate in client and bank meetings.

Policy and Deal Advocacy:

• Communicate with credit approval divisions to align on risk strategies.
• Evaluate and assign appropriate ratings and exposure levels.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills and Experience:

Ideal candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics; CFA or MBA is a plus.
• At least 3 years of experience analyzing corporate risk and credit profiles within financial institutions, accounting firms, or rating agencies.
• Experience with financial institutions credit analysis and financial markets.
• Knowledge of credit principles, legal, and compliance regulations.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with analyzing corporate credit and transactions.
• Completed formal credit training at a major bank is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range is approximately $135,000 to $155,000, depending on experience and location. Additional performance-based bonuses and incentives may be available. Our Total Rewards program offers comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance, paid leave, and more. For details, see our MUFG Benefits Summary.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.