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Project Finance Director

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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 120,000 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.

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.

MUFG is an expert in project finance, supporting clients in acquiring, building, or recapitalizing assets in the power, energy, natural resources, transportation, social infrastructure, and digital infrastructure sectors. We have one of the most active project finance businesses in the world and have consistently been ranked the #1 overall project finance bank in the Americas since 2009.

The project finance team comprises approximately 70 individuals who actively originate, structure, and execute debt project financing transactions. Project finance transactions include bank loan arranging, senior notes placement or bookrunning, institutional loan bookrunning, and project finance advisory services. Transactions often also involve interest rate and currency derivatives. The team works closely with dedicated partners in MUFG’s debt capital markets and global markets teams to seamlessly deliver debt financing and risk management solutions for clients across markets.

This position will be responsible for originating and structuring financing for specific large-scale projects for corporate and government clients or long-term alternative energy related projects. Financing structures will vary depending on client requirements Seasoned manager with extensive product knowledge and expertise. Role is balanced between day-to-day high level operational execution and development of the strategic direction of the relevant Infrastructure area.

Conduct marketing activities for project finance, identifying and sourcing lending and non-lending (cross selling) opportunities that conform to MUFG’s business opportunities.
Conduct credit analyses and due diligence on new business opportunities Guide the deals through closing and ensure a smooth transition to the portfolio group.
Refer business to MUFG US
Perform related duties and participate in special projects as required by MD.

Qualifications:

10+ yrs project finance experience in leading the origination and structuring of deals placed in the commercial bank market, institutional loan market and 144A/USPP market
Experience should include the natural resource (midstream, LNG, petrochemical, refining) and new energies (alternative fuels, carbon capture) sectors
Leading project finance advisory
A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
Familiarity with the “big picture”, anticipating workflow rather than acting reactively.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Capacity to consistently communicate professionally, tactfully, and effectively with clients, third-party advisors, and colleagues.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a high-intensity environment and effectively manage/prioritize and deliver on multiple streams of workflow while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy in all respects.
Structuring and negotiating skills; well-versed in credit documentation.
Advanced financial modeling and cash flow analysis experience.
Understanding of key products (Loans, Bonds, Interest Rates Swap, and Foreign Exchange).

The typical base pay range for this role is between $240K - $355K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain 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. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below. MUFG Benefits Summary

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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What You Should Know About Project Finance Director, MUFGUB

Are you ready to make your mark as a Project Finance Director at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG)? This role, based in the vibrant city of New York, NY, invites you to take the helm in steering high-value finance projects that matter. At MUFG, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading financial groups with a powerhouse of 120,000 professionals who are passionate about making a positive difference. As Project Finance Director, you will spearhead project financing endeavors across various sectors, including energy, transportation, and social infrastructure. With MUFG being ranked as the #1 project finance bank in the Americas since 2009, your expertise will help shape and deliver innovative finance solutions. This role requires seasoned leadership and strategic foresight, balancing high-level operational execution with crafting the strategic direction for our Infrastructure services. You will engage in marketing campaigns to identify lending opportunities, perform intricate credit analyses, and collaborate closely with teams across MUFG to ensure smooth transaction transitions. Your breadth of 10+ years in project financing, particularly in sectors like natural resources and new energies, combined with your communication prowess, will be key to guiding our projects to success. Working at MUFG means you’ll be part of a team that champions creativity and innovation, providing you with the tools and training to advance your career while making a meaningful impact. Join us in driving sustainable growth while living out our values of integrity, collaboration, and community responsibility. Your career journey begins here!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Project Finance Director at MUFG?

As a Project Finance Director at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), your primary responsibilities will include originating and structuring financing for large-scale projects in various sectors, such as energy and transportation. You will conduct credit analyses, manage project finance marketing activities, and oversee the smooth transition of projects to portfolio management while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation throughout the deal lifecycle.