Japanese Corporate Banking Intern

2w2 weeks ago

MUFG

London, GB · Internship · £35,000 – £45,000

About this role

Join Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world with 120,000 colleagues striving to make a difference for clients and communities. Working as a Summer Intern in Japanese Corporate Banking offers the possibility to observe and experience the whole business development process with Japanese customers located in the UK.

Your role actively supports relationship managers to manage a portfolio of corporate clients and drive business growth with guidance provided. Tasks include preparing business proposals and materials, performing credit analysis, handling operations, and coordinating with support functions like Operations and Credit division.

MUFG's Japanese corporate banking business holds a global leading position, offering comprehensive products from Corporate Finance and Structured Finance to Transaction Banking. The team interacts with Markets, Transaction Banking division, and other areas to respond to client requests and join internal meetings.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, MUFG invests in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. The collaborative culture fosters innovation, speed, agility, and meaningful impact in a truly international organization.

Enhance your financial expertise through global reach and dedication to exceeding client expectations while serving society and sustainable growth.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in finance, economics, business, or related field
Strong interest in commercial banking for Japanese clients
Analytical skills suitable for credit analysis and portfolio monitoring
Familiarity with corporate finance and transaction banking products
Ability to prepare business proposals and materials
Comfortable coordinating across divisions like operations and markets

Responsibilities

Observe and experience the whole business development process from client marketing to credit analysis
Prepare business proposals and materials, potentially attend client meetings with relationship managers
Perform regular credit analysis including creating credit applications and borrower ratings
Collect information to monitor credit portfolio
Handle operations while complying with internal procedures
Coordinate with relevant divisions such as Operations, Markets, Transaction Banking, and Credit to respond to client requests
Join internal meetings with support functions