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MUFG · 4 days ago

Bilingual Corporate Banking Associate, Jr RM for Japanese Corporate Banking

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$95K/yr - $143K/yr

3+ years exp

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups, and they are seeking a Bilingual Corporate Banking Associate. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining and servicing an existing portfolio, developing banking business, and driving various projects, particularly for Japanese companies.

Responsibilities

Develop a well-balanced strategic and operational business plan, incorporating objectives, product planning, marketing, and sales strategies, in line with the guidelines provided by Relationship Manager (RM)

Face customers to : 1) maintain customer relationships and manage accounts, gaining a deep understanding of their businesses, organizations, and banking transactions; 2) develop new business opportunities in areas such as commercial loans, deposits, transaction banking, foreign exchange, and derivatives; 3) negotiate terms and conditions to maximize profitability and minimize risks

Act as a key member of the deal team by preparing lending proposals and pitching to prospective clients. Promote cross-selling initiatives across the Bank's services to enhance sector penetration and returns, turning client interactions into significant sales opportunities

Structure loan financing based on thorough risk assessments and assist in securing credit approvals from the Bank's appropriate authorities

Promote the Bank’s strong relationship banking culture through continuous customer engagement, quality client services, and in-depth product knowledge

Support RMs by acting as their liaison to various internal parties such as the Product Office in the U.S., Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, and MUFG’s other offices/branches all over the world

Assist the teams’ business operations, client facing activities, and internal or client inquiries, such as regulatory reporting, arranging business trips or client meetings, and creating meeting minutes/call memos

Participate in various projects including rule / procedure changes, revising fee table, and improving operational efficiency and effectiveness

Assist with duties or inquiries related to compliance matters. Ensure adherence to all bank policies and procedures related to regulatory compliance as required

Perform and coordinate other duties and projects as assigned by Department Head, Team Manager or RMs

Qualification

3+ years banking experienceBilingual in JapaneseEnglishBachelor’s degreeFinancial aptitudeAnalytical abilityFinancial marketsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills