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Director, Head of Asset Management, LAF APAC
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This position will manage and set the strategy for the newly created Asset Management (AM) team within the Leveraged Finance business for APAC.
This AM business focuses on three key areas: (1) managing the credit analysis of the existing 55+ Leveraged and Acquisition Finance borrowers across 8 Asian countries; (2) providing a portfolio overlay function for reporting and proactively right-sizing existing exposures based on underlying credit performance; (3) managing the distribution of the portfolio via a combination of CRI, secondary and portfolio sales.
The role will manage a team across APAC with multiple stakeholders as a key feature of the position.
The Team Head will have the ability to exercise exceptional credit judgment for sub-investment grade sponsor-owned borrowers in a diversity of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, proactive independent thinking, administrative excellence and organizational skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities.
Existing credit, portfolio management, team leadership and workout experience are highly valued.
Job Responsibilities
Ongoing monitoring and management of a portfolio and existing 55+ borrowers of non-investment grade, financial sponsor-backed financings originated by the LAF group
Conduct analysis and monitoring of portfolio and proactive management of long-term debt sizing and distribution activities of LAF assets
Responsible for timely and well-managed reporting of the LAF portfolio for stakeholders including senior management and audit, ensuring portfolio adherence to internal and external requirements and procedures
Assist refinancing and cross-sell opportunities with portfolio borrowers in conjunction with LAF, Financial Sponsor Coverage, Capital Markets, Transaction Banking, Corporate Relationship Managers and other internal counterparties
Lead the setting of the strategic framework for the new LAF Asset Management team
Oversee day-to-day management of the Asset Management Team with 4-6 members across APAC
Job Requirements
Minimum 15 years of experience in the banking or finance sector, including leveraged finance and portfolio credit management
Experience working with stakeholders across multiple regions
Experience as a manager or team leader with several members
Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships across all levels
Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail
Sound judgment and ability to take responsibility for decisions
Eager to participate in the team with a can do attitude
Able to work independently and adapt to changing environments
We regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer.
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MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organizational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.
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