Associate, Aviation Finance Origination

About the role

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is recruiting an Associate, Aviation Finance Origination for its Global Corporate and Investment Banking Division in Amsterdam. The Associate works within the Global Aviation Finance Office (GAFO), which connects aviation finance teams in EMEA, Asia and the US, and supports the origination team in delivering robust deals. The role involves deal pricing, preparation and execution, with client access and some client responsibility in due course.

Key responsibilities

• Support senior originators in winning new business, including attending client meetings, drafting and presenting Business Screening Memos, and preparing credit papers and internal memos.
• Assist in and eventually drive pricing discussions, prepare loan profiles, presentations and pitch books.
• Take part in wider strategic projects as needed and assist in driving deal execution.
• Occasionally back up the EMEA Origination Administrator on administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, distributing memos and minutes, and arranging business travel and expense claims.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a banking environment, preferably as part of a team.
• Written and spoken English required.
• Previous aviation industry experience is not essential, but a strong desire to join this industry is required.
• Strong numerical, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, able to communicate with senior management and people from different backgrounds.
• Ability to turn large amounts of information into concise proposals.

Required skills

• Good IT skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint, which are essential; training is offered to improve proficiency.
• Some modelling skills or knowledge of modelling is a positive.

What we offer

• Gross salary based on experience and market level, with an 8% holiday allowance and a 13th-month payment.
• 30 vacation days per year, plus optional extra days.
• Commuting allowance based on public transport or €0.23 per km (max 75 km one way).
• Remote working compensation of €5 net per day (max €60,000 per month), plus a mobile phone and home-office equipment allowance.
• Training and development paid by the bank, and a defined-contribution pension scheme with employee contribution.
• Bicycle plan, company fitness, mental health workshops and a budget for external courses.