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Associate, Debt Capital Markets Origination, Leveraged Capital MarketsJoin to apply for the Associate, Debt Capital Markets Origination, Leveraged Capital Markets role at MUFG.Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worlds leading financial groups. Across the globe, were 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.With a vision to be the worlds most trusted financial group, its part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.Main purpose of the role:Deliver innovative Debt Capital Markets (DCM) solutions, focused on debt transactions geared towards Leveraged Capital Markets (LCM) and institutional investor distribution.Work closely with the other Regional and Global LCM functions within DCM, the Leveraged and Acquisition Finance, GCIB coverage and product teams, distribution teams, external borrowers and loan investors.Provide support to senior team members to develop a sustainable client focused primary loan markets business for MUFG clients.Key Responsibilities:Assist in the origination of Leveraged Capital Markets (LCM) opportunities within the broader Debt Capital Markets team.Provide support to senior team members in determining pricing, assessing market liquidity and syndication/execution strategy in support of the relevant structured and leveraged finance functions.Maintain a comprehensive understanding of investor and financial sponsor requirements in terms of risk appetite, structure and pricing in order to assess and take underwriting risk and ensure a successful syndication of transactions.Maintain a strong understanding of leveraged finance fundamentals (structure, financial model, due diligence, documentation).Collaborate with MUFG distribution teams, other regional and global syndicate teams to optimise financing solutions to meet client needs.Work in partnership with colleagues across all regions to develop and broaden the overall relationship with core clients by providing high quality support and product interface with regards to capital markets financing opportunities.Oversee preparation of underwriting applications, deal screening support memos and production of high quality market research on pricing, deal structures and investor activity as required for tailor-made client presentations and pitches.Collaborate with internal stakeholders and build relationships throughout MUFG to establish a peer network to ensure appropriate engagement and support to develop, secure and maximise product opportunities.Develop a practical understanding of all core systems and procedures within Debt Capital Markets with a view to implement efficiencies and improvements where possible.Provide guidance and review work of more junior colleagues to ensure accuracy and timeliness.Develop and maintain effective relationship with counterparts in other banking institutions as well as financial sponsors to maximise market profile, origination opportunities as well as deal efficiency and collaboration opportunities.Contribute to build MUFGs brand within the structured and leveraged finance segments to generate a pipeline of deal flow consistent with our sector vertical approach, target size range and geographic focus.Requirements:3 - 5 years work experience in Financial Markets (experience in Leveraged Finance will be viewed upon favourably).Bachelor and/or Masters Degree(s) in Commerce, Finance or Business related fields.Analytical background with strong attention to detail.Ability to work in teams as well as autonomously.Resourceful and can-do attitude with ability to work well with internal and external parties.Proficiency with Excel as well as strong skills in Word and PowerPoint.Commercial perspective and approach with an understanding of loan or bonds markets.We regret to inform 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 organisational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionFinance and SalesIndustriesFinancial Services and Banking #J-18808-Ljbffr