Analyst - Issuer Services and Bond Management

About Us: MUFG Bank, Ltd. is Japans premier bank, with a global network spanning in more than 40 markets. Outside of Japan, the bank offers an extensive scope of commercial and investment banking products and services to businesses, governments, and individuals worldwide. MUFG Banks parent, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the worlds leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, the Group has about 120,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing.The Group aims to be the worlds most trusted financial group through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFGs shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. For more information, visit https://www.mufg.jp/english MUFG Global Service Private Limited: Established in 2020, MUFG Global Service Private Limited (MGS) is 100% subsidiary of MUFG having offices in Bengaluru and Mumbai. MGS India has been set up as a Global Capability Centre / Centre of Excellence to provide support services across various functions such as IT, KYC/ AML, Credit, Operations etc. to MUFG Bank offices globally. MGS India has plans to significantly ramp-up its growth over the next 18-24 months while servicing MUFGs global network across Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific About the Role: Position Title: Analyst, Issuer Services Corporate Title: Analyst Location: Bangalore MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The Issuer Services team is in a pivotal position within MUFG Bank London and MUFG Securities EMEA covering a wide range of key primary market roles such as Agent, WHT Agent, Registrar, Common Depository as well as covering all operational aspects of MUFGs Note issuance and SPV programmes. The main purpose of the role is to support the Issuer Services team in the processing of all new issues and subsequent lifecycle events including Interest Rate calculations, Interest payments, Conversions and Redemptions. The team also works closely with the Issuance business based in Tokyo who are the center point for the Banks Japanese customers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The main roles and responsibilities of the department and this role are: Common Depository Administration and Safekeeping of the Global Bonds. Processing of Interest Letters and Payments. Processing of New Issue Closing process. Producing periodical reporting as required. Vault maintenance. Compiling evidence when requested by the SI team. Bond Agency cross training and assisting with new issue / programme and transaction management for Euro Bond issues whereby MUFG have been appointed as Agent up to and including, signing and closing, by liaising with external parties including the issuer, lead managers, lawyers, and ICSDs. Principal Paying Agent Ensuring safe settlement of funds. Calculation Agent Calculating interest rates for FRN bonds. Issuing Agent Liaising with Euroclear and external dealers to set up ISINs for new bonds. Taxation Agent Ensuing correct amounts are submitted to Tax Office on the Issuers behalf. Conversion Agent Instruct the execution of conversions and exchanges to the local CSDs. MUFG Programme management and SPV Issuance programmes day to day administration of the issuance of own notes including Calculation Agent, Corporate Action events & safe settlement of funds to the PPA and RM for external stakeholders. WORK EXPERIENCE: Preferred: Minimum 1 years experience in an Issuer Services type role. Experience in handling, analysing, interpreting a wide variety of data and processing accordingly in an accurate and timely manner. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Functional / Technical Competencies: Preferred: Strong MS Excel skill (experience using Vlookup, Pivot Tables and Graphs); Computer literacy skills, Microsoft office including MS Outlook; Presentation skills. Education / Qualifications: Preferred: Degree or equivalent preferred PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS: Excellent communication skills. Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability. A proactive, motivated approach. The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly. A structured and logical approach to work. Strong problem solving skills. A creative and innovative approach to work. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment. Strong numerical skills. PERFORMANCE AND DUTIES: The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entitys performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head. MANAGING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: The role holder will have responsibilities for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. The role holder will be required to perform their duties and responsibilities on an entity neutral basis, without favour. The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS. Working terms are dictated by functional mandates, the terms of the Dual-Hat Arrangement Agreement in place between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc and any other relevant agreements entered into between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. The role holder will have responsibility for identifying and resolving where there may be a difference or conflict in needs between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc, escalating to their manager where required.Equal Opportunity Employer: The MUFG Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, physical appearance, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status of an individual or that individual's associates or relatives, or any other classification protected by the applicable laws.

Location: Bangalore, IN

Posted Date: 9/19/2024