Associate, Project Finance, Portfolio
MUFG · Sydney, Australia · 11d ago
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About the role:
In your role as an Associate, you will play a key role in the Project Finance Portfolio Management team, reporting to the PF Infra and Resources Director. The Associate will support the credit analysis and ongoing portfolio management of Project Finance customers within Australia.
This role includes a variety of tasks:
Management of customer credit & portfolio related requests
Periodic review of customer credit and risk profiles
Supporting the Relationship Managers and Portfolio Leads to manage credit proposals for new transactions
Supporting the preparation of client presentations and customer account plans
Managing compliance with internal processes and policies and other ad hoc support to the relationship managers
What you’ll be doing:
Account Management:
The Associate will be responsible for credit analysis across a portfolio of clients with a focus on credit quality monitoring and the achievement of the Bank’s risk / return targets through:
Conducting annual credit reviews and internal rating reviews
Attend to client consent requests
Support the Infra Director and VP in managing challenging assets
Supporting refinancing and other revenue initiatives across the portfolio
Coordinating within the MUFG network
Client interactions on tasks required for on-boarding and account management
Any other required tasks in accordance with the Bank’s policies and procedures and required to support the broader RUIT business
Portfolio Management:
Support the PF Portfolio in the management of PF names in Infra and Resources, including a focus on sector risk / return and other strategic review processes
What we are looking for:
Associate - 4 – 6 years’ experience in institutional lending and credit research
We will also consider candidates from chartered accounting firms, investment banks, investment management, project developers or from a treasury team in general corporates
Solid mathematical knowledge, proficient Excel spreadsheet skills, research and analytical skills
Broad Australian industry, business and economic understanding
Be able to engage in independent research and analysis of customers and markets and apply critical thinking and a high level of attention to detail
The ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally.
Intermediate skills in:
credit writing
financial analysis and modelling
legal documentation and debt structuring.
The ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally
Has strong interpersonal and presentations skills
Is a team player
Is a self-starter who applies initiative and has drive and enthusiasm
Has an analytical mindset and problem solving skills and is able to form their own opinions
Has the ability to work independently and prioritise a number of tasks across various work streams and alongside a number of stakeholders
Our culture:
MUFG fosters a highly professional, supportive work environment that enables our employees to help maximize our customers' prosperity. We focus on building long-term customer relationships and giving back to our communities in order to develop shared and sustainable growth.
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.