Collateral Portfolio Risk Officer – Vice President at MUFG in London

Job description

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. MUFG, a globally respected financial institution, is seeking a Collateral Portfolio Risk Officer for their Collateral Portfolio team in London. This role offers you the opportunity to work at the heart of the Structured Solutions – Europe (SSE) division, where your expertise will directly influence the success of senior secured fund financing, loan-ABL, NAV-facilities and other secured products. You will be part of a supportive environment that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth. MUFG’s commitment to inclusive practices and flexible working arrangements ensures you can thrive both personally and professionally. As a Collateral Portfolio Risk Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, managing risk, and fostering strong relationships across global teams. If you are looking for a position that combines technical excellence with interpersonal engagement, this is your chance to join an organisation renowned for its integrity, dependability, and dedication to employee development. Join MUFG’s Structured Solutions – Europe team in London and contribute to high-impact projects within collateral portfolio management, leveraging your analytical skills and collaborative approach. Benefit from MUFG’s global reach and supportive leadership culture, which prioritises training opportunities, generous pension contributions, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve your career goals. Work closely with international stakeholders across sales, trading, research, and control teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while driving business growth and maintaining strong inter-personal connections. What you'll do: As a Collateral Portfolio Risk Officer at MUFG in London, you will immerse yourself in a multifaceted role that blends strategic planning with hands-on execution. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve supporting origination activities for senior secured fund financing transactions - like loan-ABL and NAV-facilities - conducting thorough due diligence on fund managers and leveraged finance / private credit loan portfolios while providing insightful scenario analyses. You will also monitor ongoing transactions by sourcing relevant information from various channels, performing rigorous data quality checks and risk assessments to ensure accuracy and compliance. The role requires you to assist in developing robust tools that facilitate these processes while aligning your actions with the department’s overarching business strategy. Managing both financial and non-financial risks is central to your remit; you’ll apply advanced risk management models to safeguard MUFG’s interests. Where applicable, you’ll lead or support team members by clarifying responsibilities and nurturing adherence to company values. Building strong relationships across sales, trading departments, leveraged finance, business stakeholders, and infrastructure teams is essential for effective collaboration. You’ll also partner with global colleagues in GM, GCIB, JCIB, CRM divisions to drive business growth initiatives. Ultimately, your efforts will contribute to franchise development by de