Finance & Business Operations Analyst (18 months)

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Would you like to work for one of the World's largest banks in an exciting, dynamic and international environment?

We are currently recruiting for a Finance & Business Operations Analyst for MUFG Securities in Amsterdam (18 months).

MUFG Securities (Europe) N.V., is part of the Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings Co., Ltd which includes MUFG Securities EMEA plc, MUFG Securities Americas Inc., MUFG Securities (Canada), Ltd. and MUFG Securities Asia Limited. Our aim is to provide an internationally integrated securities operation offering best in class service and products to corporate and institutional clients and those of the MUFG group. MUFG Securities (Europe) N.V. (MUS(EU)) is headquartered in Amsterdam and has a branch in Paris.

MUS(EU) conducts activities under an MFID ‘EEA passport’ applicable to transactions with and services to all EEA clients. Whilst leading up to Brexit, MUS(EU) was busy expanding our product range and enhancing our capability in readiness for the European market. The first trade was conducted on 25 March 2019. MUS(EU) offers a variety of flow products such as Debt Capital Markets, Structured Solutions, Derivatives Solutions Group, Repo Group, Equity Solutions, Securitization, and Green Bonds in order to meet the demands of our clients.

Based in Amsterdam and Paris, MUS(EU) is an integral part of MUFG’s global securities platform working closely with MUFG Securities (EMEA), MUFG Bank and MUFG bank (Europe) N.V. to offer a single MUFG solution to meet the needs of clients – it was established in order to replicate the services and arrangements which existed within MUFG Securities.

Your impact at MUFG

MUS(EU) is the European investment banking entity of MUFG, and operates in close partnership with its direct parent MUS(EMEA), the UK investment banking subsidiary of MUFG, and MUFG Bank (Europe) to provide financial intermediation between corporate and institutional clients and the market. MUS(EU) is active throughout the European capital markets, focusing on debt, derivatives and structured products.

You will support the MUS(EU) Management team to ensure smooth running of the entity. You will take lead in coordinating entity activity, management information and process improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong organisational skills, a high attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced corporate environment. We are looking for an innovative individual to help us deliver on our commitments and improve overall efficiency.

The role includes the following:

• Support the smooth running of MUS(EU).
• Coordinate given tasks across the entity, including, inter alia ensuring key policy and procedure documents are kept updated.
• Represent MUS(EU) in identified projects and programmes.
• Manage multiple initiatives and lead the coordination of tasks required to ensure timely delivery of these initiatives.
• Managing diverse stakeholders at all levels of seniority and technical / non-technical backgrounds to deliver business requirements.
• Implement approved process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Support in the cost control management of the entity, including expense reporting, tracking and challenging costs.
• Develop presentation materials articulating key initiatives at a high level for various stakeholders including Town Halls and for Senior Executives.
• Proactively maintain the MUS(EU) Kizuna pages to ensure accurate and up to date information.
• Coordination with key stakeholders in identifying relevant key performance and risk indicators (quantitative and qualitative) to produce high level management reports.
• Develop, design, and maintain effective PowerBI dashboards and reports.
• Analyse complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights: translate to allow for streamlined decision making by non-subject matter experts.
• Be a trusted partner to functional stakeholders and Planning department ensuring updates, issues and consensus is effectively managed and delivered.

In order to be successful in the role, you will need the following:

Skills and experience:

• Experience in Business Management/COO teams, Risk and/or other control function, with a solid track record of achievements
• 4+ years securities (capital markets, sales & trading) experience
• Have an understanding of external regulatory expectations and industry standards
• Strong understanding of the project lifecycle
• Front to back understanding of IB Operating model with good Front Office / product knowledge.
• Experience in development of strategies; implementation of strategic or transformation programs / projects
• Experienced interaction of delivering front to back solutions with demonstrable knowledge/interactions with functional divisions e.g. Finance, Ops, Risk, Legal, Compliance
• Direct experience in managing multiple functional stakeholders (senior level) and consultants to derive clear and tangible outcomes
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
• Result & delivery driven, with a strong sense of accountability
• Advanced Experience of MS Project and or other PM tools (Planview)
• Microsoft Office skills (specifically PowerPoint, Visio, Excel & Word).

Beneficial

• Experience of Regulatory Reporting in a banking environment
• Current Prince II Foundation (or equivalent)
• SCRUM/Agile (basics) is an advantage
• Financial markets led accreditation

Personal requirements:

Integrity and Responsibility

• Balance Risk with Opportunity
• Customer Focus
• Demonstrate Global Perspective

Professionalism and Teamwork

• Drive For Results
• Collaborate and Build Partnerships
• Communicate Effectively and Professionally

Challenge Ourselves To Grow

• Influence and Inspire Others
• Lead Change & Seek Continuous Improvement
• Think Strategically
• Manage and Develop Talent

What do we have to offer:

We offer you a role in one of the largest banks of the world in a growing and international environment. You have various opportunities to develop yourself and we will support you with that by offering various training and development possibilities.

• We take into account your home situation and your ambitions and help you to balance work and private life.
• Monthly team events.
• To work in an ambitious, international environment with colleagues from different countries and cultures, who strive for the best.

Besides that we will offer you:

• Gross salary based on experience and consistent with the market
• 8% holiday allowance and 13th month payment.
• 28 vacation days per year. Optional you can buy 15 additional days.
• Commuting allowance based on annual public transport 2nd class, most economical way, or € 0,23 per km with a max of 75km one way.
• €5,00 net remote working compensation per day, with a maximum of €60,00 per month.
• Possibility to order a mobile phone (up to €800,-)
• Possibility to order Office Equipment’s for the home office, (up to €500,-)
• Remote Working Policy i.e. Working From Home (WFH) and Remote Working in another Country.
• Bicycle plan (fiscal benefit)
• Company fitness (fiscal benefit)
• Mental health workshops and budget for external courses (i.e. Dutch language classes).
• Employee contribution towards Pension insurance (max 5%, currently 2%), our pension scheme is based on a defined contribution scheme.
• Training & development possibilities paid by the bank

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.

We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.

About US

At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!

Our Culture Principles

• Client Centric
• People Focused
• Listen Up. Speak Up.
• Innovate & Simplify
• Own & Execute