Associate, Global Corporate Banking - Real Estate

About the role

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is recruiting an Associate for its Global Corporate Banking - Real Estate team based in Seoul. The role centres on supporting structured commercial real estate lending transactions, originating new business and structuring financial solutions for clients.

Key responsibilities

• Originate new business opportunities and identify revenue streams aligned with organisational goals
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to structure financial solutions and mitigate risks
• Hold regular client meetings to build trust, understand needs and give tailored advice
• Prepare detailed deal proposals and credit applications
• Support regional and global department initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance
• Own the KYC/onboarding process, rating and credit application process and necessary operational setups
• Help develop real estate strategy and support business plans for service promotion and exposure management
• Deliver products to meet departmental revenue and profit targets while complying with liquidity controls and return guidelines
• Build relationships with key clients and support them in managing customer expectations
• Maintain stakeholder relationships with lawyers, accountants, technical experts and other advisors
• Work with Credit teams on credit issues and with affiliate Product Offices on deal offerings
• Visit local and overseas customers when needed to resolve issues and pursue opportunities

Required profile

• Proven experience in real estate banking or related fields, ideally three years or more
• Background in business administration or economics
• Ability to assess customer financial statements, company accounts and sector data and prepare reports for stakeholders
• Sensitivity to customer expectations and understanding of industry trends, products and relevant laws and regulations

Required skills

• Independently execute real estate deals, including drafting credit applications and financial modelling documentation
• Support syndicate activities while following internal guidelines
• Interpersonal skills for client relationships and collaboration with Credit teams and affiliate Product Offices