MUFG Singapore | Analyst / Associate, Sustainable Finance – Deal Origination

What you'll do

• This is a unique opportunity to join a globally respected financial institution committed to driving sustainable finance across APAC, with a particular focus on South-East Asia.
• If you are looking for a role that combines meaningful impact with professional growth, this position provides the ideal platform to advance your career in sustainable finance.
• At MUFG Singapore, you will find yourself surrounded by knowledgeable professionals who are passionate about advancing sustainable finance throughout APAC.
• With access to cutting-edge resources and exposure to high-impact projects involving strategic clients across diverse industries including hard-to-abate sectors you will be empowered not only to grow professionally but also make a tangible difference in shaping the future of sustainable investment.
• Work closely with strategic clients and industry champions, developing tailored financing proposals and supporting deal execution while staying at the forefront of sustainability regulations.
• You will immerse yourself in a dynamic environment where your day-to-day activities revolve around fostering impactful relationships with clients throughout APAC.
• Develop client-centric marketing materials, pitch decks, and customised financing proposals that address specific client needs within the APAC region.
• Support deal execution by assisting with frameworks, Second Party Opinions, facility documentation, and ensuring smooth transaction processes.
• Engage systematically with clients through prioritisation strategies such as focusing on strategic clients, hard-to-abate sectors, and industry champions.
• Maintain regular updates to pipelines and closed deals, ensuring accurate tracking of business progress and achievements.
• Provide timely business reporting dashboards including KPI tracking to support effective decision-making within the department.
• Create senior management presentations that succinctly communicate complex information in a coherent manner for executive audiences.
• Support other regional strategic initiatives by collaborating with colleagues across departments to drive sustainable finance objectives.
• Share the latest developments in sustainable finance across APAC to keep clients and internal teams informed of emerging trends and regulatory changes.

What you bring

• To excel as an Analyst or Associate position at MUFG’s Sustainable Finance team you will bring proven experience from either investment banking or corporate finance roles where sustainability was a key focus.
• Analyst - minimum of 2+ years’ work experience is preferred, ideally with exposure to sustainable financing or related fields within investment banking or corporate finance.
• Associate - minimum of 3+ years’ work experience is preferred, ideally with exposure to sustainable financing or related fields within investment banking or corporate finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline provides a strong academic foundation for understanding complex financial concepts relevant to sustainable finance.
• In-depth knowledge of ICMA’s bond principles, APLMA’s loan principles, Climate Bonds Initiative standards, TCFD guidelines, and other major sustainability regulations is essential for advising clients effectively.
• Strong data skills including extraction, maintenance, and analysis enable you to craft compelling stories from quantitative information for both internal stakeholders and clients.
• Ability to create high impact powerpoint presentations.
• Excellent communication abilities allow you to present ideas clearly while building trust-based relationships across diverse teams and client groups.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills foster collaboration within MUFG’s communal environment as well as empathetic engagement with external partners.
• Proficiency in English is required; additional business language capabilities are highly valued for connecting with clients across APAC’s multicultural landscape.
• Advanced PowerPoint skills empower you to create visually engaging presentations that convey complex information succinctly to senior management.
• Expertise in Excel supports robust financial modelling and data analysis necessary for evaluating sustainable finance transactions.
• Project management skills ensure you can coordinate multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail throughout the deal lifecycle.

MUFG Singapore

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