Vice President, Credit Officer Leveraged Finance

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Would you like to work for one of the World's largest banks in an exciting, dynamic and international environment? We are currently recruiting for a Vice President, Credit Officer Leveraged Finance in Amsterdam.

About MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V. MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V. (MBE) is a fully‑owned subsidiary of MUFG Bank, headquartered in Amsterdam. With offices throughout Europe, our teams provide clients with comprehensive financing solutions spanning Coverage & Structured Finance, Capital Markets and Transaction Banking, using MUFG’s global reach to provide bespoke solutions. With 73 green, sustainability, sustainability‑linked and transition bond tranches in 2021 and 51 sustainability‑linked loans in EMEA in 2021, MUFG is committed to supporting clients to achieve sustainable business growth.

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Your impact at MUFG As a senior member of the Credit Office team, you will help safeguard MUFG's credit portfolio while supporting sustainable business growth across Europe. You will provide independent credit oversight of Corporate, Structured Lending and Leveraged Finance transactions, influencing key lending decisions and strategic risk management initiatives. You’ll assess credit proposals and ratings for Corporate & Structured Lending and Leveraged Finance transactions across Europe, ensuring alignment with our risk appetite and regulatory standards.

By developing deep insight into our portfolios, you’ll make informed recommendations to senior management and contribute to a strong control environment. Your collaboration with colleagues across Credit Risk, EMEA Risk Management, and global MUFG functions will help maintain the integrity of our credit decisions and support our strategic ambitions.

Credit office is a 2nd line of defence function responsible for corporate banking credit for Japanese as well as non‑Japanese corporates financial institutions and sovereigns. Its major functions are outlined as follows:

• Assessment and management of credit risks and related risks
• Monitoring, reporting and early action
• Portfolio analysis and management

Assess credit proposals objectively, identifying key risk factors and providing clear recommendations for senior management approval on leveraged finance Transactions and legal terms, counter party, industry and assigned internal ratings. Challenge proposed transactions and credit recommendations to ensure a balanced approach between risk, return, and capital usage. Act as a credit counterpart to 1st line of defence sector leads, relationship managers, and product teams.

Provide timely, concise credit advice and briefings, both written and verbal, to senior stakeholders. Collaborate proactively with front‑office teams on deal‑specific and strategic matters, identifying red flags and ensuring policy compliance. Work closely with MUFG credit divisions and the EMEA Credit Risk team to foster a unified “one team” approach. Support the development of MBE’s credit risk framework, including risk appetite, portfolio monitoring, and early warning systems.

Assist senior credit leadership in shaping risk appetite frameworks and credit policies. Drive the continuous improvement of credit processes, policies, and governance frameworks to enhance efficiency, strengthen risk…