Analyst / Associate, Sustainable Finance – Deal Origination

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.

Purpose of role:

MUFG is seeking an Analyst or Associate for its Sustainable Finance Department within the Asian Investment Banking Division, based in Singapore. 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.

- Join MUFG’s Sustainable Finance Department in Singapore and collaborate with experts dedicated to advancing sustainable finance across APAC, especially South-East Asia.
- Work closely with strategic clients and industry champions, developing tailored financing proposals and supporting deal execution while staying at the forefront of sustainability regulations.
- Benefit from a supportive leadership team, inclusive culture, and continuous training opportunities designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in sustainable finance.

What you'll do:

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.
- Share the latest developments in sustainable finance across APAC to keep clients and internal teams informed of emerging trends and regulatory changes.
- Remain up-to-date with all MUFG industry partnerships and proactively propose areas to accelerate engagement for greater impact.
- 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.
- Showcase clear thought processes by articulating both dos and don’ts when considering sustainability risks related to financing projects or assets.

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

What sets this company apart:

MUFG stands out as one of the world’s leading financial institutions renowned for its unwavering commitment to responsible banking practices. The organisation fosters an inclusive culture where every employee is encouraged to share their perspectives and contribute meaningfully towards collective goals. 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. MUFG’s dedication to nurturing talent ensures that your journey here is marked by personal fulfilment as well as career advancement within a truly global network.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step towards making a lasting impact in sustainable finance while growing your career at MUFG Singapore, we encourage you to apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.