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Mitsubishi UFG

Global banking, trust, asset management, securities.

Vice President - Specialised Finance, Capital Markets Group

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/14/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Singapore
Remote
Finance & BankingInvestment Banking

About the job

Requirements
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in banking or finance covering Singapore.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in capital markets.
  • Demonstrate 4 years of advanced knowledge of global capital markets products, including loans and bonds, and familiarity with institutional investors.
  • Hold degree-level education from leading universities; undergraduate or master's degrees are preferred, and CFA qualifications are advantageous.
  • Communicate effectively to build rapport with clients, stakeholders, syndicate teams globally, and internal colleagues.
  • Show commitment and accountability for achieving revenue targets while enhancing the organisation's worldwide franchise.
  • Demonstrate a proactive approach to building client relationships within a supportive team environment.
  • Use sound judgment and strong decision-making abilities when assessing underwriting risks or structuring deals.
  • Apply structured logical thinking and creative problem-solving to complex challenges or process improvements.
  • Foster collaboration across departments and with external partners, including banking institutions and financial sponsors.
  • Manage large workloads under pressure while maintaining attention to detail; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bloomberg is essential.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of investor and sponsor requirements regarding risk appetite, structure, and pricing to assess underwriting risk and ensure successful syndication of project finance transactions.
  • Develop advanced knowledge of specialised finance fundamentals, including deal structure, financial modelling, due diligence processes, and documentation standards.
  • Produce and maintain market research on pricing trends, participations, deal structures, and investor activity for client presentations and pitches.
  • Support senior origination team members by identifying new opportunities, conducting financial analysis, providing pricing insights, liquidity assessments, and syndication strategies.
  • Oversee preparation of underwriting applications, deal screening support memos, and other internal documents to facilitate deal execution.
  • Manage stretch hold transactions through origination, pricing determination, investor appetite assessment, distribution, client interaction, Q&A sessions, and settlement procedures.
  • Drive specialised finance initiatives to achieve revenue goals by evaluating deal opportunities, exploring distribution pathways, and developing business lines such as ratings advisory or project bonds.
  • Collaborate with regional and global distribution teams to obtain market insights and contribute to origination and distribution strategy.
  • Partner with colleagues across capital markets groups to broaden relationships with core clients and support loans and bonds financing opportunities.
  • Build relationships with counterparts at banking institutions and financial sponsors to maximise market profile, origination opportunities, deal efficiency, and collaboration.
Desired Qualifications
  • CFA qualifications are considered advantageous.

About the company

MUFG is a large financial services group formed in 2005 by merging Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group and UFJ Holdings. It provides a wide range of services, including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, and asset management, through a global network of banks, trust banks, securities firms, and asset management subsidiaries. Its products work by offering loans and deposits, investment products, payment services, and financial advisory to individuals, businesses, and institutions via branches, digital platforms, and partnerships. The company differentiates itself with its size and global reach, a diversified mix of financial offerings, and strategic international investments (notably the 2008 stake in Morgan Stanley) that expand its US and global presence. MUFG’s goal is to support economic growth worldwide by providing comprehensive financial solutions and pursuing sustainable finance and innovation.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • MUFG first-quarter profit rose 48% on higher loan margins in August 2026.
  • September 2026 stablecoin consortium includes twenty-one institutions, expanding MUFG's digital distribution reach.
  • September 2026 private-credit collaboration talks with BlackRock open a higher-fee market in Japan.

What critics are saying

  • MUFG's September 2026 BlackRock private-credit talks stay nonbinding, delaying fee growth.
  • Stablecoin consortium aims for H1 2027 launch; compliance failures stall the platform.
  • Europe merger and new banking-license execution expose MUFG to integration slippage and wasted capital.

What makes Mitsubishi UFG unique

  • MUFG pairs Tokyo scale with Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, and JAXA partnerships.
  • MUFG Bank Europe and securities merger targets a true universal-bank platform.
  • MUFG Emut Bank license deepens product breadth beyond traditional commercial banking.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours

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