Assistant Vice President, Loan Participation

Overview

MUFG, one of the world s leading financial groups, is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Loan Participation to join the Operations Division in London. The role involves managing operational obligations across a diverse portfolio of Syndicated and Bilateral Loans, ensuring compliance with facility agreements and market practice.

MUFG offers ongoing training opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and generous pension contributions. The organisation s inclusive culture fosters collaboration and long-term relationships. This position provides challenge and reward within a globally respected institution.

• Provide guidance and support to junior team members to ensure completion of daily obligations and accurate new deal capture in accordance with head office rules and regulations.
• Verify the input of junior team members  work to maintain high standards of accuracy across all loan participation activities.
• Assist line management in controlling daily workflows by assigning tasks efficiently to meet deadlines and operational requirements.
• Act as the first point of escalation for issue resolution within the team, using specialised knowledge to solve routine issues while escalating complex matters as needed.
• Contribute to the creation, review, and maintenance of policies and procedures to ensure they remain accurate and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Facilitate the implementation of projects by providing general support whenever necessary, helping drive improvements across the department.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders including Front Office, Lenders, Borrowers, and other departments to administer events on loan portfolios.
• Build relationships throughout MUFG to establish a peer network that supports effective inter-departmental collaboration.
• Operate as a product specialist by providing subject matter expertise on loan participations when required.
• Ensure booking of loans, fees, bank income, guarantees, commitments, risk, and sub-participation is completed according to Head Office Rules, Contracts/Agency Agreements, and Compliance policy.

• Previous experience working in a manual operations environment is essential.
• Experience operating under time pressure in fast-moving environments while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Proven background in loan operations to manage complex syndicated and bilateral loan portfolios effectively.
• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills to interact confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive approach with the ability to operate with urgency while prioritising work.
• Sound judgement with structured decision-making skills for resolving issues efficiently.
• Calm demeanour under pressure when managing large workloads and tight deadlines.
• Bachelor s degree or equivalent education is beneficial; equivalent experience will be considered favourably.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships within teams and across departments.

MUFG stands out as one of the world s most respected financial institutions due to its unwavering commitment to integrity, responsibility, fairness, transparency, and honesty. With over 150,000 employees worldwide, MUFG operates from more than 2,300 locations.