Corporate Banking Middle Office, AVP

MUFG Bank, Ltd. • $84K — $106K *

Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person

Finance & Insurance

5 - 7 years of experience

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Qualifications

Strong knowledge of syndicated and bilateral loan products and closing processes.
Experience with credit agreements and loan-related operational requirements.
Understanding of operational risk management and regulatory compliance in banking.
Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in leading and developing junior team members.
Excellent collaboration skills with various business partners.
Strong verbal and written communication skills across all organization levels.
Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Oversee the closing of syndicated and bilateral credit facilities, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Partner with various stakeholders for successful transaction execution.
Review and validate closing documentation and conditions precedent.
Act as a subject matter expert for loan products and internal systems.
Provide leadership and oversight to analysts to ensure high-quality execution.
Monitor operational activities for control and data integrity.
Drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
Retirement plans and educational assistance.
Income replacement for qualified disabilities.
Paid maternity and parental bonding leave.
Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.

Full Job Description

Overview

The Corporate/Investment Banking Middle Office AVP oversees the closing and setting up syndicated and bilateral credit facilities, ensuring compliance with credit agreements and accurate booking of facilities and amendments. The role leads end-to-end operational processes, partners with key stakeholders, and drives operational excellence to support Corporate and Investment Banking activities.

Major Responsibilities

Oversee the end-to-end closing of syndicated and bilateral credit facilities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal and external requirements.
Partner with Front Office, Operations, Legal, Credit, Compliance, and other stakeholders to facilitate successful transaction execution and deliver exceptional service.
Review and validate closing documentation, approvals, onboarding completeness, and conditions precedent to funding.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for loan products, operational processes, and internal systems.
Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to analysts, ensuring high-quality execution and professional development.
Review and approve facility, fee, and related transaction bookings within the Bank's systems of record.
Monitor operational activities through reporting and reconciliation tools to maintain a strong control environment and data integrity.
Ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs), risk metrics, regulatory requirements, and Bank policies.
Identify operational risks, resolve issues proactively, and escalate matters appropriately to support timely resolution.
Drive process improvements, enhance controls, and promote operational efficiency across the team.
Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and management reviews.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture while coaching and developing talent.
Execute additional Corporate and Investment Banking-related projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Strong knowledge of syndicated and bilateral loan products, credit facilities, loan documentation, and closing processes.
Experience with reviewing and interpreting credit agreements, legal documentation, and loan-related operational requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge of operational risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance requirements within a banking environment.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Experience with leading, coaching, and developing analysts or junior team members.
Strong ability to effectively collaborate with Front Office, Operations, and other business partners.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to issue identification and resolution.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with loan servicing, booking, and workflow management systems preferred.
Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain a high level of professionalism and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in Corporate and Investment Banking operations or loan middle office functions.
Experience with supporting audits and control testing activities.
Familiarity with service level agreements (SLAs), key risk indicators (KRIs), and operational performance metrics.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field or 5+ years of experience in Corporate Banking, Loan Operations, Middle Office, Credit Administration, or related financial services functions.

The typical base pay range for this role is between $84,000-$106,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.

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