Associate/Vice President, Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) Sales

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MUFG is seeking an Associate/Vice President, Corporate Investment Banking Sales professional to originate and execute solution-oriented transactions, leverage a world-class global platform, and collaborate closely with internal product partners, relationship managers, and external stakeholders. The remit encompasses emerging business domains such as semiconductor-related transactions, sustainability initiatives, structured finance, and M&A-related financing.

What you'll do

• As an Associate/Vice President, Corporate Investment Banking Sales, you will play a pivotal role in originating and executing sophisticated financial transactions across diverse industries. You will also be responsible for driving business development initiatives for the CIB platform, while staying attuned to evolving market trends and identifying emerging business opportunities.

• Originate and execute corporate investment banking transactions by providing bespoke structured financial solutions tailored to client requirements across diverse industries

• Advise relationship managers and clients on sophisticated financing structures, particularly in semiconductor sector-related transactions, sustainability projects encompassing energy or agri-related initiatives, structured finance, securitisation, acquisition financing, LBOs, and other innovative business areas

• Collaborate extensively with transaction banking, global markets, investment banking teams, and other group entities to devise comprehensive cross-product solutions

• Prepare detailed deal proposals, credit applications, and internal materials that align with the organisation’s strategic objectives whilst adhering to risk appetite and compliance standards

• Work closely with internal stakeholders across departments and regions to ensure seamless execution of transactions and delivery of superior outcomes

• Engage proactively with external parties including legal advisors, accounting firms, technical consultants, and other professional’s requisite for successful transaction completion

• Conduct thorough financial analysis utilising client financial statements, business plans, sector data, and market information to assess risks and formulate appropriate solutions

• Identify and assess key transaction risks, including credit, legal, tax, and execution risks, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies to protect the Bank’s interests throughout the transaction lifecycle

• Support medium- to long-term pipeline development as well as new business origination initiatives for the broader CIB platform

• Maintain a keen awareness of market trends, industry developments, particularly within the semiconductor and new economy sectors, and relevant regulatory changes that may impact business activities and transaction execution

What you bring:

• To excel in this role, you will bring demonstrated experience in the hands-on execution of structured finance transactions, particularly those involving innovative energy projects such as aquavoltaics and fishery co-existence initiatives.

• Demonstrated expertise in originating, executing, and closing structured finance or project finance transactions, with direct experience in solar-fishery (aquavoltaics) projects in Taiwan and other innovative energy initiatives, including fishery co-existence projects

• A proven track record within corporate banking, investment banking, structured finance or related fields at either foreign financial institutions or major Taiwanese banks

• Strong experience in originating and executing transactions, with the ability to independently drive the full transaction lifecycle, from opportunity identification and structuring to execution and closing

• Comprehensive understanding of structured finance principles including credit analysis techniques and transaction documentation requirements

• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions whilst coordinating with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders for seamless execution

• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information and present it clearly to a wide range of stakeholders

• Strong ownership mindset, professionalism, and self-motivation, with the ability to proactively manage tasks and deliver results independently

• Exposure to semiconductor industry-related transactions or project finance involving GX/sustainability deals or M&A financing is highly desirable

• Experience in handling cross-border transactions involving global stakeholders is an added advantage

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and manage effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

• Business-level proficiency in English is required, while proficiency in Japanese and/or Mandarin would be an advantage

• Interest in emerging sectors such as Semiconductor/AI/Quantum Computing/Green Transformation demonstrates forward-thinking approach

• Strong project ownership and collaborative teamwork skills, with the ability to leverage AI tools and data sources to drive efficiency and enhance performance

• We regret to inform you that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

• 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.