Vice President, EMEA Fund Finance FX Products - FI Sponsor Coverage

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MUFG is looking for a Vice President to support the growth of its Foreign Exchange (FX) business within the Fund Finance team in EMEA. Based in London, the role focuses on the credit underwriting and ongoing risk management of fund-level FX hedging products and other bespoke solutions for alternative investment funds across other product desks. You will play a key role in developing a specialist approach to Alternative Funds risk analysis and work closely with teams across Sponsor Coverage, Product, Credit Risk, Legal, Operations and Treasury to assess fund credit risk, support transaction execution and monitor the existing portfolio. MUFG is a leading provider of Fund Finance solutions globally and works with many of the world's leading Financial Sponsors that you will gain exposure to with a range of fund-level FX transactions. MUFG offers a collaborative working environment, flexible working arrangements and opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

In the capacity of a VP you will serve as a central figure in supporting the credit underwriting process for fund-level FX hedging products. Your daily responsibilities will encompass presiding over complex credit approvals for new clients as well as annual reviews and limit renewals. You will engage extensively with cross-functional teams including Product Specialists, Sponsor Coverage professionals, Credit Risk experts, Legal advisors, Operations staff, Treasury colleagues and others to facilitate successful transaction execution. You will be entrusted with identifying key risks in Alternatives Fund credit cases whilst ensuring adherence to internal policies. Your ability to manage competing priorities will be vital as you oversee portfolio monitoring activities such as stress-testing analysis and quarterly reviews. Furthermore, you will provide guidance to junior team members through training initiatives whilst contributing to improvements in operating frameworks. Success in this role necessitates refined analytical skills coupled with exemplary interpersonal abilities so you may foster trust among clients and stakeholders alike.

• Lead the credit approval process for fund-level FX transactions, including new client onboarding, annual reviews, and limit renewals by conducting comprehensive due diligence, formulating recommendations regarding ratings and limits, and participating in negotiations of ISDA and CSA terms.


• Engage collaboratively with Sponsors, Coverage, Product, Operations, Legal, Treasury, and Credit Risk colleagues to ensure seamless execution of transactions for Financial Sponsors


• Assume responsibility for intricate Alternatives Fund credit cases by identifying salient credit issues and articulating risk-reward considerations effectively to stakeholders throughout the organisation.


• Analyse complex fund credit cases and clearly communicate key risks and recommendations to stakeholders


• Escalate significant credit, legal, documentation, and operational matters promptly to relevant parties to uphold compliance with internal policies and reporting standards


• Manage and coordinate multiple workstreams concurrently to deliver timely credit analysis, portfolio monitoring, and approval activities whilst maintaining meticulous attention to detail


• Provide oversight of FX reviews alongside Product Heads and Sponsor Coverage teams, support training initiatives for junior team members by imparting insights on client and market developments


• Monitor market, economic and regulatory developments and assess any impact on the portfolio.


• Analyse portfolio stress-testing results thoroughly; recommend appropriate actions at counterparty, country or industry level based on your interpretation of data.


• Organise and deliver FX training sessions for key stakeholders across departments to enhance understanding of products and associated risks.


• Contribute to enhancements of the FX operating framework by refining controls, guidance documents, templates, and processes for greater efficiency


• Support quarterly monitoring of the FX portfolio, including utilisation, concentrations, upcoming reviews, and key risk developments.

The ideal candidate for the Vice President FX position possesses considerable experience from banking, advisory or asset management environments where they have assessed sophisticated fund credit cases. Your background encompasses direct involvement in underwriting processes, evaluating fund structures as well as investment strategies and negotiating critical terms within ISDA/CSA documentation. You exhibit advanced communication skills that facilitate effective engagement with colleagues across multiple departments. Your proven record includes presiding over credit approvals under stringent deadlines whilst maintaining precision throughout all stages of review. Familiarity with Fund Finance products or exposure to the Alternative Investment market further augments your suitability for this role. You demonstrate dependability as a collaborative team member who supports others through training initiatives or knowledge sharing sessions. Your analytical acumen enables accurate interpretation of market risk factors whilst your attention to detail ensures compliance during portfolio monitoring activities

• Extensive experience assessing fund credit risk within a bank, advisory firm, asset manager or other financial institution is a requisite for this position.


• Exceptional credit analysis and underwriting skills evidenced by experience evaluating fund structures, investment strategies and related risk mitigants are essential


• Demonstrated proficiency negotiating ISDA and CSA documentation terms for derivatives transactions is required.


• Experience presiding over credit approvals including annual reviews and limit renewals within a transaction-driven environment is highly regarded


• Outstanding communication skills combined with stakeholder management capabilities enable effective engagement across the Product and Relationship Management teams, Credit Risk teams, Legal advisors, Operations and Clients


• Client-facing experience including participation in due diligence meetings or relationship management activities


• Comprehensive understanding of market risk concepts together with proficiency in interpreting ISDA/CSA documents for Alternative Funds


• Knowledge of Fund Finance products as well as familiarity with the Alternative Investment market


• Ability to analyse Fund Finance loan documentation whilst recognising key credit protections enhances your candidacy


• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.


• Evidence of being a dependable team player who collaborates harmoniously within diverse groups is important


• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

This institution distinguishes itself as one of the foremost lenders in Fund Finance globally—with dedicated teams situated in major financial centres such as New York, Los Angeles, Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong and London. Its unwavering commitment to cultivating relationships with Financial Sponsors has positioned it at the vanguard of industry progress within EMEA’s expanding FX business landscape. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements that accommodate both personal aspirations and professional objectives; comprehensive training opportunities promote continuous learning so you may broaden your skillset over time. Supportive leadership ensures every team member feels valued—encouraging collaboration across departments whilst nurturing individual growth through mentorship programmes. The company’s inclusive culture welcomes diverse perspectives which enrich decision-making processes; knowledge sharing is actively promoted so all may contribute meaningfully toward collective goals. By joining this institution you gain access not only to high-profile transactions but also a network of knowledgeable professionals committed both to excellence in client service—and your ongoing development within the sector.

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.