AVP, Credit Officer - Project & Aviation Finance

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

We are currently recruiting for an AVP, Credit Officer Project & Aviation Finance in our Credit Office Division in Amsterdam.

About MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V.

MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V. (MBE) is a fully-owned subsidiary of MUFG Bank, headquartered in Amsterdam. With offices throughout Europe, our teams provide clients with comprehensive financing solutions spanning Coverage & Structured Finance, Capital Markets and Transaction Banking, using MUFG’s global reach to provide bespoke solutions. With 73 green, sustainability, sustainability-linked and transition bond tranches in 2021 and 51 sustainability-linked loans in EMEA in 2021, MUFG is committed to supporting clients to achieve sustainable business growth.

Your impact at MUFG

As an AVP Credit Officer Project & Aviation Finance you will play a key role in supporting the sustainable growth of MUFG’s Structured Finance portfolio. You will assess and monitor Project Finance and Aviation Finance transactions, providing insightful credit recommendations that enable informed decision-making and effective risk management.

Acting as a trusted risk partner, you will collaborate with Front Office teams to identify and mitigate risks, challenge proposals constructively, and contribute to a strong risk culture. Through your expertise, judgement, and stakeholder engagement, you will help protect the Bank's balance sheet, support strategic objectives, and contribute to a robust control environment across the organisation.

Function positioning

This position is part of the Credit Office, MBE’s second line of defence function, and reports directly to the Head of CIB Credit. The role works closely with Front Office and key stakeholders across the Bank to provide independent credit oversight, support sound risk-taking, and ensure alignment with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and MUFG's risk appetite.

The role includes the following:

• Review credit applications and provide recommendations to senior management, ensuring high-quality analysis and portfolio monitoring.
• Assess a broad range of Project Finance and Aviation Finance transactions across infrastructure, energy, transportation, and aircraft assets.
• Partner with front office teams to provide risk-based guidance, identify issues, and escalate concerns where appropriate.
• Develop expertise across Structured Finance sectors, markets, and financing structures, with a commitment to continuous learning.
• Promote a strong risk culture through proactive risk management, collaboration, and constructive challenge.
• Support the development of risk appetite frameworks, credit policies, and strategic risk initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the region and globally, sharing best practices and supporting the One MUFG strategy.

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

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in Project Finance and/or Aviation Finance, with a sound understanding of regulatory requirements relating to credit sanctioning and portfolio monitoring.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A results-driven mindset with a strong sense of accountability.
• The ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach to learning and staying informed on market and credit developments.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

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.
• 8% holiday allowance and 13th month payment.
• 30 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

Additional Information

The role is based in the Netherlands. All candidates need to be willing to relocate to the Netherlands. Internal employees will be supported in case of relocation.

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.