AVP, Credit Officer Project & Aviation Finance – Project & Aviation Finance

Job Description

AVP, Credit Officer – Project & Aviation Finance | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V., located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is one of the world’s leading financial groups, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community served, building long-term relationships and fostering shared growth. This role is crucial for supporting the sustainable growth of MUFG’s Structured Finance portfolio by assessing and monitoring complex Project Finance and Aviation Finance transactions. The AVP Credit Officer acts as a trusted risk partner, providing insightful credit recommendations to ensure informed decision-making and effective risk management for the bank.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Team: Credit Office, MBE’s second line of defence function, reporting directly to the Head of CIB Credit.
• Mission: Assess and monitor Project Finance and Aviation Finance transactions, providing insightful credit recommendations to enable informed decision-making and effective risk management, thereby protecting the Bank’s balance sheet and supporting strategic objectives.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Review & Recommend: Review credit applications and provide well-reasoned recommendations to senior management, ensuring high-quality analysis and effective portfolio monitoring across the Structured Finance portfolio.
• Assess Transactions: Independently assess a broad range of complex Project Finance and Aviation Finance transactions, covering diverse sectors such as infrastructure, energy, transportation, and aircraft assets.
• Partner & Guide: Act as a trusted risk partner, collaborating closely with Front Office teams to provide risk-based guidance, proactively identify potential issues, and escalate concerns effectively when appropriate.
• Develop Expertise: Continuously develop and deepen expertise across various Structured Finance sectors, global markets, and complex financing structures, demonstrating a strong commitment to ongoing professional learning.
• Promote Risk Culture: Contribute to and promote a strong, robust risk culture throughout the organization through proactive risk management practices, fostering collaboration, and offering constructive challenge to proposals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, or a related field; a sound understanding of regulatory requirements relating to credit sanctioning and portfolio monitoring, specifically within Project Finance and/or Aviation Finance.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ experience specifically in Project Finance and/or Aviation Finance.
• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; Demonstrated strong attention to detail; Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Bonus: A results-driven mindset with a strong sense of accountability; The ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and consistently meet deadlines; A proactive approach to learning and staying informed on relevant market and credit developments; Strong alignment with MUFG’s values of integrity, responsibility, and teamwork.