Vice President Issuer Services 12 month FTC

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 is seeking a Vice President for Issuer Services on a 12-month fixed term contract, based in London. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to join a globally respected financial institution at the heart of its primary market operations, supporting bond issuance and lifecycle management for Eurobonds, Global Bonds, and Medium Term Note Programmes. You will be part of a highly collaborative team that values accuracy, dependability, and inclusive working practices. MUFG’s supportive leadership and commitment to professional development ensure you are empowered to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact. With flexible working opportunities and exposure to international markets—including close collaboration with colleagues in Tokyo—this position provides an exceptional platform for those looking to advance their career in securities operations within a trusted and knowledgeable environment.

• Process and administer global bond activity in accordance with common depository requirements, ensuring safekeeping and meticulous record maintenance throughout all stages.


• Support the execution of new issue closings, interest payments, conversions, redemptions, and other lifecycle events with precision and timeliness.


• Assist in bond agency services by managing transactions and coordinating effectively with issuers, lead managers, legal counsel, and international clearing systems.


• Perform calculation agent activities including accurate interest rate calculations for floating rate instruments and timely reporting of results.


• Support issuing agent duties by liaising with market infrastructure partners to establish international security identifiers for new issues.


• Undertake taxation agent responsibilities by ensuring correct submission of tax-related payments on behalf of issuers within regulatory deadlines.


• Execute conversion and exchange instructions in coordination with relevant market depositories to facilitate seamless transitions for clients.


• Provide operational support for MUFG-issued note programmes and Special Purpose Vehicle structures, including handling lifecycle events and corporate actions.


• Produce comprehensive reporting aligned with agreed timelines while maintaining robust supporting documentation for audit purposes.


• Ensure all activities comply with client asset regulations and internal policies, escalating risks or control weaknesses promptly to management.

• Proven ability to process and administer global bond activity in accordance with common depository requirements, ensuring safekeeping and meticulous record maintenance throughout all stages.


• Proven ability to handle, analyse, interpret diverse data sets and process information accurately under tight deadlines.


• Strong MS Excel skills including proficiency with Vlookup functions, Pivot Tables, Graphs; computer literacy across Microsoft Office suite including Outlook is essential.


• Excellent presentation skills enabling clear communication of complex information to stakeholders at all levels.


• Japanese language proficiency is highly desirable given frequent interaction with Tokyo-based teams supporting Japanese clients.


• Outstanding communication skills coupled with a results-driven approach that demonstrates accountability in every task undertaken.


• A proactive attitude towards prioritising work effectively while operating with urgency when required by business needs.


• Structured thinking combined with logical problem-solving abilities ensures successful navigation of complex operational challenges.


• Exceptional attention to detail supported by strong numerical skills; calmness under pressure enables consistent performance during busy periods.

MUFG stands out as one of the world’s leading financial groups renowned for its commitment to integrity, dependability, and inclusive practices. The London office offers an environment where supportive leadership encourages professional growth through ongoing training opportunities tailored to your ambitions. Flexible working arrangements empower you to balance personal commitments while advancing your career within a global network that spans EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. Collaboration is central at MUFG: you’ll work alongside knowledgeable colleagues who value teamwork as much as individual contribution. The company’s dedication to regulatory excellence ensures every employee operates within robust frameworks designed for success—making it an ideal place for those seeking stability without sacrificing innovation or personal development. As part of MUFG’s Issuer Services team you’ll gain exposure to high-profile projects involving international clients—including Japanese corporates—while benefiting from generous pensions contributions (where applicable) and access to resources that nurture both technical expertise and inter-personal skills. Above all else MUFG fosters an atmosphere where inclusivity thrives; under-represented groups are welcomed into a culture built on trust, respect, and shared achievement.

If you’re ready to take your career forward in a collaborative environment where your expertise makes a real difference—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

This advert will close 29th October 2026

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.