Associate, Regional Transaction Bookings

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The Regional Transaction Booking (“RTB”) function is responsible to ensure that established procedures and processes related to onshore bookings of transactions are rigorously complied by the originating business units which are typically located offshore. RTB is expected to facilitate close coordination and cooperation between the relevant business units and support functions including Onboarding, Know-Your-Customer (“KYC”), Legal, Compliance, Risk and Operations teams to enable successful execution of transactions. Where exceptional handling is required, RTB will represent the originating business units to explain the deal structure and dynamics to senior management for the necessary approvals.

RTB is positioned as a trusted partner to the front office where the tasks of navigating internal risk approval processes in compliance with established MUFG policies and procedures will be addressed in a consistent and efficient manner, thus leaving the front office focused on the execution of strategies that support fulfilment of clients’ needs and requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder management with key stakeholders within MUFG, including those in overseas locations;

• Work in partnership with offshore Business Units and internal KYC and Compliance teams to ensure the completeness of KYC process to the required satisfactory standard;

• Collaborate effectively with offshore Relationship Managers (RMs) and Product specialists, Middle Office and control teams to understand the bank’s available products and the proper registration of such facilities for customers’ usage;

• Support the RMs and Product specialists in the preparation and update of client account materials in RTB’s capacity as agency account owner in the booking location;

• Liaise and collect appropriate documents from the relevant overseas branches for any exceptional handling and arrange for the necessary approvals in accordance with established policies and procedures;

• Work in partnership with internal Legal, Compliance, Operations teams to ensure facility documentation is up to required standards and in good order;

• Collaborate effectively with the Legal department and external counsel where required;

• Manage and monitor RTB’s credit portfolio throughout the entire facility lifecycle;

• Adhere to all internal policies and guidelines including compliance policies at all time

• Support in internal and external audits (Credit Examination, JFSA / MAS / BoJ / RBI / Statutory etc.) by coordinating required activities for the department;

• Support the continuous development of regional/global risk frameworks, including the resolution of complex credit processes or operational risk issues;

• Provide support to continuous improvement projects and initiatives, incl. the update of operating policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory standards;

• Support division and department initiatives to drive process improvement and efficiency;

• Exercise MUFG values to ensure team operational excellence and provide guidance as well as support to junior colleagues where required.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience handling credit administrative, loan operations matters and/or documentation in a middle office banking environment. Credit Documentation and KYC experience or knowledge would be beneficial but is not essential;

• Degree in Business, Legal and/or Finance.

• Post-graduate qualifications and/or professional qualifications such as FRM / MBA will be an added advantage;

• Meticulous, initiative-taking and result-oriented;

• Must be proficient in Excel and other MS Office applications;

• Excellent communication skill and a good team player;

• Other required skill sets include problem-solving with an innovative and pragmatic approach, good interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset, the ability to work independently and under time pressure, multi-tasking while being able to maintain attention on details with high accuracy; ability to analyse inter-dependencies and prioritise resolution in a systematic manner;

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.