Structured Finance Associate - Leasing & Asset Finance

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The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Leasing & Asset Finance

MUFG's Leasing & Asset Finance ("LAF") is a structuring group in MUFG's Global Corporate & Investment Bank that delivers customized lease and secured debt solutions for financing clients' capital investment to address CFOs' and Treasurers' unique corporate objectives and financial reporting strategies. The team is comprised of professionals with various backgrounds and expertise (e.g., corporate finance, tax, accounting, engineering, etc.) to design and deliver bespoke value-added solutions to MUFG's clients.

Job Summary

The Associate of Leasing & Asset Finance will assist in the structuring and execution of innovative financing solutions for the MUFG's clients. This role requires a blend of analytical, negotiation, and relationship management skills to develop customized transaction structures, prepare client presentations and term sheets, secure internal approvals, and oversee transactions through to post-closing portfolio management. The ideal candidate will have approximately 3-5 years of relevant experience, with a strong background in structured finance, credit analysis, and execution of financing transactions.

Responsibilities & Deliverables

Transaction Structuring and Innovation :

• 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

Client Engagement and Pitch Material Preparation :

Transaction Execution and Documentation :

Internal Approvals and Stakeholder Management :

Post-Closing Transaction Management :

Skills & Experience

1. Basic Qualifications :

2. Preferred Qualifications :

Compensation and Benefits

The typical base pay range for this role is between $150K - $180K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location with eligibility for discretionary performance-based bonus and / or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.