Associate / AVP, Supporting Relationship Manager - Corporate Coverage BeNeLux

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Would you like to work for one of the world's largest banks in an exciting, dynamic and international environment? 

We are currently recruiting for an Associate / Assistant Vice President (AVP), Supporting Relationship Manager – Corporate Coverage BeNeLux for our Global Corporate and Investment Banking (GCIB) Division in Amsterdam.

About MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V.

MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V. (MBE) is a fully-owned subsidiary of MUFG Bank, headquartered in Amsterdam. With offices throughout Europe, our teams provide clients with comprehensive financing solutions spanning Coverage & Structured Finance, Capital Markets and Transaction Banking, using MUFG’s global reach to provide bespoke solutions. With 73 green, sustainability, sustainability-linked and transition bond tranches in 2021 and 51 sustainability-linked loans in EMEA in 2021, MUFG is committed to supporting clients to achieve sustainable business growth.

Please visit our website for more information – https://www.mufgemea.com/mbe

Your impact at MUFG

The Associate Relationship Manager (RM) GCIB BeNeLux Corporate-Coverage is a front office coverage role with responsibility for supporting client relationship management, revenue generation and execution of the GCIB EMEA / EU Client Strategy.

The role contributes directly to the delivery of GCIB EMEA’s strategic objectives including:

• Generate Profitable Growth through origination, cross-sell and distribution activities
• Enhance Efficiency through process optimisation, digitalisation and collaboration
• Strengthen Client Franchise and Relationships via structured account planning and C-suite engagement
• Ensure strong Governance and Risk Discipline in all client activities

The Associate supports the implementation of the EU Client Strategy, focusing on:

• Multi-product coverage (TB, FX, DSG, DCM, GSB Outbound, Structured Finance)
• Growth in priority sectors
• Active client portfolio optimisation and balance sheet discipline
• Strengthening MUFG’s position as a trusted advisor delivering solution-driven ideas

The Associate reports to Head of Corporate-Coverage BeNeLux

The role includes the following:

• Support Global Relationship Manager in all aspects of group client management:
• Actively contribute to client strategy, identifying cross-sell opportunities across GCIB products.
• Support origination and execution of high-value transactions (loans, DCM, structured finance).
• Track and drive revenue opportunities across portfolio in Flow Banking and Network Banking.
• Working closely with Credit, Risk and Compliance teams to collect required legal documents and meet all regulatory and internal policies.
• Act as a subject matter expert in know your customer and required legal documents.
• Provide input into pre- screenings, application preparation and submission process: business rationale, returns, facility structure, and more.
• Assist in execution of transactions, including facility documentation review.
• Prepare presentations and pitches.
• Support MUFG’s Net Zero Banking Alliance / ESG / Sustainable Financing objectives.
• Assist in marketing the MUFG Global Network to our clients, when working with our network offices in 50 countries.
• Ensure all control requirements are fully complied with on a timely basis: for example, CRM Tool, KYC, Compliance, monthly follow-up sheets, covenants monitoring, application due date control, outstanding conditions and instructions etc.
• Ensure compliance with the Bank’s rules, policies, procedures and guidelines together with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintain updated files (both electronic and paper-based where necessary: download data and store info where required).
• Support and prepare required documentation, sheets, compliance docs in regards to on boarding of customers; follow-up with responsible divisions and with the customer in relation to those requirements.
• Assemble & prepare income & return data for individual clients (Customer Profit Analysis)
• Produce various management information reports on GCIB’s NL client portfolio.
• Adapt to and identify changes in systems, processes and working practices in order to achieve operational improvement.
• Ensure that the daily workflow processing is up to date and accurate.
• Provide advice and guidance to team members including motivation, support and the sharing of best practice as appropriate.
• Contribute to the completion of the team’s workload and support team members.

In order to be successful in the role, you will need the following:

• Intellectual and working background at HBO/University level (professional economic/financial/administrative education).
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar function or relevant working environment.
• Relevant knowledge of the work flows and processes of the business environment in which MUFG and the Global Corporate Investment Banking division operates.
• Knowledge and experience with relevant products offered by MUFG, including Transaction Banking, Subsidiary Banking, Working Capital Solutions, Forex and Derivatives, Debt Capital & Loan Markets and Project Finance.
• Experienced with applicable legislation, regulation and policies, including KYC/Wft, credit and market risk business, policies, rules and guidelines.
• Knowledge of and experience with all relevant systems and automated database applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English is essential, Dutch is preferred. Other language skills are beneficial.
• Social skills are required to maintain good internal and external contacts. A co-operative spirit, a pro-active attitude and own initiatives are essential as well as a service-minded approach.
• Underpinned by MUFG´s Cultural Principals: Client Centric, People Focus, Listen Up – Speak Up, Innovate and Simplify, Own and Execute.

Personal requirements:

Integrity and Responsibility:

• Balance Risk with Opportunity
• Customer Focus
• Demonstrate Global Perspective

Professionalism and Teamwork:

• Drive For Results
• Collaborate and Build Partnerships
• Communicate Effectively and Professionally

Challenge Ourselves To Grow

• Influence and Inspire Others
• Lead Change & Seek Continuous Improvement
• Think Strategically
• Manage and Develop Talent

Besides that we will offer you:

• Gross salary based on experience and consistent with the market
• 8% holiday allowance and 13th month payment.
• 30 vacation days per year. Optional you can buy 15 additional days.
• Commuting allowance based on annual public transport 2nd class, most economical way, or € 0,23 per km with a max of 75km one way.
• €5,00 net remote working compensation per day, with a maximum of €60,00 per month.
• Possibility to order a mobile phone (up to €800,-)
• Possibility to order Office Equipment’s for the home office, (up to €500,-)
• Remote Working Policy i.e. Working From Home (WFH) and Remote Working in another Country.
• Bicycle plan (fiscal benefit)
• Company fitness (fiscal benefit)
• Mental health workshops and budget for external courses (i.e. Dutch language classes).
• Employee contribution towards Pension insurance (max 5%, currently 2%), our pension scheme is based on a defined contribution scheme.
• Training & development possibilities paid by the bank

Additional information:

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

The role is based in the Netherlands. All candidates need to be willing to relocate to the Netherlands. Internal employees will be supported in case of relocation.

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.