FIG Credit Director – SSFF

Overview

As a Financial Institutions Group Credit Manager in MUFG’s London office, you will oversee private credit portfolios across EMEA within Senior Secured Fund Finance, shaping risk appetite and governance. You will present analyses to senior management, collaborate with regional and Tokyo teams, and mentor junior colleagues, driving responsible credit decisions and product enhancements. The role blends risk leadership with cross‑regional collaboration in a globally respected bank. You will contribute to sustainable growth and a culture that values knowledge sharing and professional development.

Pay / Benefits

• training opportunities
• collaborative leadership
• exposure to regional and global markets
• flexible working arrangements
• inclusive culture
• supportive environment for professional development

Responsibilities

• Act as primary credit coverage for private credit portfolio lending within Senior Secured Fund Finance (SSFF)
• Review, challenge, and approve credit proposals from first line of defence with due diligence and regulatory compliance
• Develop globally consistent risk appetite frameworks for SSFF products aligned with strategy and regulations
• Present complex transactions and risk frameworks to senior management with clear recommendations
• Support junior staff through training and knowledge sharing for SSFF product execution
• Collaborate with regional FIG teams (EMEA and Tokyo) and other risk functions to improve offerings and risk frameworks
• Monitor portfolio performance with early risk identification and proactive actions with first line stakeholders
• Coordinate with managers to ensure capacity and optimal resource allocation across teams
• Work with legal teams, clients, and internal stakeholders to set risk terms in trading documentation
• Participate in multi-department projects to enhance monitoring efficiency and risk measurement processes

Key requirements

• Significant experience managing credit risk within major financial institutions, especially private credit portfolios like SSFF
• Strong analytical skills and ability to navigate complex legal documentation and regulatory changes
• Clear, concise communication across technical and non-technical audiences
• Mentoring mindset and willingness to share knowledge and develop others
• Structured yet flexible approach with accountability and sound judgement
• Motivation for continuous learning and collaboration with global colleagues
• Empathy and dependability in a high‑performing team environment
• Ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and data aggregation tools for monitoring
• Understanding of key regulatory frameworks impacting credit risk management in banking

• excellent communication
• mentoring and coaching
• collaboration across regions
• credit risk management
• Senior Secured Fund Finance (SSFF)
• private credit portfolio analysis

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