Vice President, Credit Officer Leveraged Finance

About the role

MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V., a fully owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group headquartered in Amsterdam, is recruiting a Vice President, Credit Officer Leveraged Finance. As a senior member of the Credit Office team, you will safeguard the bank's credit portfolio and support sustainable business growth across Europe, providing independent credit oversight of corporate, structured lending and leveraged finance transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Assess credit proposals objectively, identify key risk factors and recommend approval on leveraged finance transactions, legal terms, counterparty, industry and internal ratings
• Challenge proposed transactions to balance risk, return and capital usage
• Act as credit counterpart to first-line sector leads, relationship managers and product teams, giving timely written and verbal advice
• Collaborate with front-office teams on deals and strategy, flagging red flags and ensuring policy compliance
• Work with MUFG credit divisions and the EMEA Credit Risk team, and support the credit risk framework, risk appetite and early warning systems
• Help shape risk appetite frameworks and credit policies, and improve credit processes and governance
• Stay informed on market trends and financial/legal structures, and contribute to cross-functional projects

Required profile

• At least 7 years of experience in financial services, doing credit work for corporate and structured/leveraged finance
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for credit sanctioning and monitoring
• Extensive knowledge of corporate and structured/leveraged structures and LMA documentation
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with credit divisions, front offices and senior management
• English verbal and written communication is essential
• Strong numerical skills, attention to detail and willingness to relocate to the Netherlands

Required skills

• Corporate and structured/leveraged finance credit assessment
• LMA documentation
• Credit and risk principles, derivatives and management

What we offer

• Gross salary based on experience and market level
• 8% holiday allowance and 13th month payment, 30 vacation days per year
• Commuting allowance and up to €5,000 net remote working compensation per day
• Mobile phone and home office equipment allowances, bicycle and fitness plans, mental health workshops and language course budget
• Pension contribution (currently 2%, up to 5%) and paid training and development