2027 MUFG UK Apprenticeship Programme: Structured Finance - Portfolio & Asset Management

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 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 world’s most trusted financial group, it’s 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.

Kick-start your career in banking with MUFG's Apprenticeship Programme. Our Apprenticeship Programme offers an alternative route into banking for college leavers, giving you the opportunity to earn while you learn.

You'll gain hands-on experience, receive structured training from industry experts, and work towards a recognised professional qualification, all while earning a salary, and enjoying the support of a dedicated buddy and mentor.

Applications close on 14 September 2026.

For more information, please visit: www.mufgcampus.com

Who We Are
We are MUFG. With over 360 years of heritage and more than 150,000 employees in 40 countries, we’ve grown to become one of the top ten banks in the world.

Combining our global network and financial strength with a dedication to becoming the world's most trusted financial group, we pride ourselves on exceeding client expectations and building long-term relationships. We support our clients and protect their interests with the highest levels of professionalism and expertise, while also serving society and fostering a sustainable vision for growth.

We’re looking for ambitious, driven individuals to join our team, and help us to become the world’s most trusted financial group. With graduate schemes and internships available around the world, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best experts in the industry.

Our Business Areas

Our securities business offer a comprehensive product suite to clients around the world through key business lines in the primary and secondary markets such as Debt Capital Markets, credit, FX rates, equities, and structured products.

Our commercial banking arm is a leading corporate lending bank offering an intensive range of services from Project Finance and Syndicated Loans through to Transaction Banking and Asset Finance.

By joining MUFG, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your financial expertise and become part of a truly international organisation.

Timelines

Assessment Centre: mid-October 2026

Start Date: 18 January 2027

What to Expect

Our 2-year Apprenticeship Programme gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in client communications, data analysis, reporting and business operations while working towards a Level 6 Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship (18 months) - leading to the Associated Chartered Banker Diploma. Supported by coaches, mentors and industry professionals, you'll develop valuable skills and build a strong foundation for a career in banking and financial services.

The Structured Finance: Portfolio & Asset Management team helps manage major energy and infrastructure projects after funding has been provided, supporting clients and helping the bank manage risk. Working with teams across the business, they play an important role in protecting the bank's investments and building long-term client relationships.

What you'll do

• Support the management of major energy, infrastructure and housing projects.
• Help monitor investments and identify potential risks, with guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Work with clients and teams across the bank to support long-term business relationships.
• Produce reports and insights that help inform business decisions.
• Leverage AI technology to conduct analysis, streamline tasks, and support team efficiency.
• Support the onboarding of new projects and maintain accurate records.
• Contribute to projects that help protect and grow the bank's investments.
• Gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, risk management and portfolio management from day one.

What you'll learn

• Valuable skills in communication, stakeholder management and teamwork.
• How major projects are financed and managed by a global bank.
• The fundamentals of financial analysis, risk management and investment monitoring.
• How banks support clients and manage investments over the long term.
• How a global bank operates and supports clients around the world.
• Real-world experience in financial services from day one

As part of a select apprentice intake, you'll learn from industry experts, gain real responsibility, and build valuable connections across the business. With support from your buddy, mentor, and team, you'll have every opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career.

Join Our Team

We look for talented, motivated and ambitious people who will be able to help drive our business forward. Successful candidates will:

•  Strong interest in financial markets

•  GCSEs (or equivalent) including: English: Grade 4 or above / Mathematics: Grade 6 or above

•  Strong verbal and written communication skills

•  Excellent interpersonal skills

•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

•  High attention to detail

•  Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

•  Results-driven with a strong sense of accountability and integrity

•  Self-starter with a proactive approach and positive attitude

•  Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines

•  Structured and logical approach to work

•  Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

•  Innovative mindset with the ability to generate new and creative ideas

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.

We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.