Requisition ID 37127 – Posted 09/07/2021 – Operations (OPS) – London – Permanent – Worldwide

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If you’re looking to work in Investment Banking, why not get started right now? If you are enthusiastic and eager to begin your career immediately, there could be a place for you on our Apprenticeship Programme. 

Applications close on 18 August 2021.  To apply, please visit: www.mufgcampus.com

Who We Are

We are MUFG. With over 360 years of heritage and more than 180,000 employees in 50 countries, we’ve grown to become one of the top five banks in the world.

Combining our global network and financial strength with a dedication to becoming the world’s most trusted financial group, we pride ourselves on exceeding client expectations and building long-term relationships. We support our clients and protect their interests with the highest levels of professionalism and expertise, while also serving society and fostering a sustainable vision for growth.

Our Apprenticeship Programme

The Apprenticeship Programme is designed to help provide you with the opportunity to embark on a structured learning journey resulting in a professional qualification. If you have a strong work ethic, are intellectually curious, and work well in a team, you will love working for us. As a part of our Apprenticeship programme you will be studying towards a Level 3 Investment Operations Technician Certificate

Business Areas

We are looking to hire an apprentice into our Trade Finance Services team.

The Trade Finance Services provides processing, technical service and support to the Commodity and Structured Trade Finance and Transaction Banking Divisions.

Joining as an apprentice, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of letters of credit, collections and other such trade finance products as required.

Examples of your work will include:

• Administration
  • Management of original paperwork, security controls, safe custody, receipt/dispatch and reconciliation of the documents.
  • Creation of and presentation of reports
• Processing
  • Sanction screening via dedicated systems and manual review of documents applying MUFG policy re the application of sanction screening controls.
  • Trade Based money laundering checks.
  • Working within the Data Capture Team for the accurate registration of all transactions.
  • Processing of all life cycle events of letters of credit (import and export – issue, advise amend, acceptance, discount, payment, checking documents)

• Specific Trade Finance skills
  • Adhere to governing rules, UCP, URC, HOP, procedures and all relevant controls.
  • Ensure compliance with all Bank and Regulatory requirements in order to mitigate financial and compliance risks.

As a part of the programme, you will participate in structured training and have the opportunity to learn from some of the best professionals in the industry. In addition, your buddy and mentor will make sure you have all the support you need to succeed and you’ll enjoy ongoing commitment to your development as you build a lasting and rewarding career with us.

Join Our Team

We look for talented, motivated and ambitious people who will help drive our business forward. Successful candidates will have:

• minimum of 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English at A-C grade
• solid knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• strong team-working skills
• excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, problem solving ability
• a flexible, adaptable and professional approach to your work