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Leasing & Asset Finance Associate
| Company | Mitsubishi UFG |
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| Location | New York, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $150000 – $180000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- An undergraduate degree – required
- Approximately 3-5 years of experience in structured finance, credit solutions, or a similar role in the financial services industry
- Strong critical thinking abilities, attention to detail, business writing and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a demanding environment
- Strong analytical abilities and desire to learn
- Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functional teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Well-organized, self-starter and capable of working with minimal supervision
- Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and ability to work well in a team environment
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and execution of innovative transaction structures tailored to meet the specific needs of corporate and sponsor clients.
- Leverage knowledge of market dynamics to craft solutions that align with client objectives and risk tolerance.
- Maintain awareness of evolving market trends and regulatory changes to proactively identify new product opportunities.
- Aid in the development of new financial products, focusing on the economic, accounting, and taxable income impact on both MUFG and our clients, building upon MUFG’s existing suite of debt, partnership, and lease structures that support the financing of physical assets.
- Prepare high-quality, insightful pitch materials and presentations for client meetings.
- Collaborate with relationship managers and product specialists to effectively communicate the bank’s structured solutions and competitive advantages.
- Conduct client research related to their financing needs and key performance indicators, industry trends, asset due diligence.
- Attend client meetings to present solutions, address queries, and foster strong client relationships.
- Lead the end-to-end execution of transactions, including preparation of detailed term sheets, negotiation of credit agreements, and coordination of transaction documentation.
- Perform financial analysis determining the economic, accounting, and tax results of a wide range of large ticket transactions, structures, and syndicated arrangements.
- Work closely with internal legal, compliance, and risk teams to ensure all transactions comply with bank policies and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the transaction process, ensuring clear and timely communication.
- Drive the internal business and credit approval process by preparing credit applications and transaction memos for senior management.
- Collaborate with credit, legal, risk, and compliance teams to address concerns and secure necessary approvals.
- Ensure that all transaction components align with the bank’s risk appetite and strategic goals.
- Oversee and manage transactions post-closing, including monitoring of ongoing compliance with credit terms.
- Proactively manage any modifications or restructuring requests in collaboration with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Provide support for internal reporting requirements related to the transaction.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MS, MBA, CPA, CFA or JD)
- Familiarity with US GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards
- Experience with financial analysis, reviewing loan/lease agreements & term sheets, and executing/syndicating Bank market products
- Knowledge of credit agreement negotiation, legal documentation, and risk management.
