Career Opportunities: Head of European Transaction Banking EU/EEA (38287)

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 Head of Transaction Banking EU/EEA for our Transaction Banking Department in Amsterdam.

MUFG Bank Europe N.V. (MBE) is a fully-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the largest ranked Financial Groups in the world in terms of assets. A world-class set of businesses and more than 180,000 employees in 50 markets. MUFG offers stability in an ever-changing market, providing services to high-profile clients worldwide.
For more than 50 years MBE offers commercial banking services to both Japanese and non-Japanese corporate customers in The Netherlands and, through its branches, in Central and East Europe. The goal is to be among the top performing foreign-owned banks operating in The Netherlands, providing value-added banking services and excellent operations, fulfilling both Japanese and non-Japanese customers' needs.

The MBE subsidiary based in The Netherlands is a network of branches, managed from Amsterdam.

Our vision? To become the world’s most trusted financial group. You’ll help us achieve it.

Main purpose of the role

An exciting new opportunity has emerged for a Head of Transaction Banking EU/EEA to join Transaction Banking Department, based in Amsterdam.

• Lead EU/EEA TB team and attract, develop and grow new transaction banking business from large corporates.
• Be responsible for MUFG’s coverage of Transaction Banking in EU/EEA region, Switzerland and Russia
• Provide our capability of Cash and Trade to the bank complete client base including JC, GC, FIs, outbound & inbound.
• Manage both Cash and Trade specialist in this team and engage team members and stakeholders across MUFG franchise.

The role includes the following:

• Be responsible for coverage of Transaction Banking clients
• Review and refine the existing strategy in MUFG
• Define and implement the strategy for Transaction Banking business
• Engage and coordinate with key stakeholders across the MUFG franchise
• Participate in budget definition and planning
• Responsible for delivering Financial Target for Transaction Banking clients in respective region
• Monitor delivery of approved business plans, budgets and results in order to meet agreed targets
• Improve profitability (NOP, RORA) of the Transaction Banking client portfolio ensuring optimal use of capital to match customers’ needs.
• Coordinate and drive Account Planning process for clients to ensure that cross sell is effectively achieved and monitored

Governance

• Ensure appropriate governance and organization relevant to Transaction Banking
• Make the organization efficient and proactive

Leadership

• Attract, retain and develop a team to enhance the existing regional Transaction Banking talent resource to realize the strategy
• Develop and promote Transaction Banking business as a centre of excellence and attract people from inside and outside.
• As a core member in ETBO, support and drive growth of transaction banking business in EMEA, aiming at delivering a well-diversified product portfolio to clients, co-work closely other teams in ETBO

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

Skills and experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree and relevant industry experience in similar field
• P/L responsibility and decision making for cross border, cross products and cross clients
• Strong experience in corporate sales and marketing is essential
• Strong experience in promoting transaction banking products for both cash and trade is essential
• Good network of key decision makers and influencers within target clients is a must
• Deep knowledge of Global Cash and Liquidity as well as Trade Finance market, competitors, products, regulation, client portfolio
• Excellent knowledge in transaction banking services across EMEA
• Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements such as Basel, MiFID2 , PSD2, OFAC, FATCA, etc.
• Deep understanding of Financial Institution sector with a comprehensive skillset in Cash and Trade, Working Capital
• Possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and presentation skills
• Able to complete multiple tasks independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage deadlines and production scheduling
• Proven ability to manage relationships internally and externally
• Organized and ensure accuracy in an effective time management
• Senior leadership and networking skills
• Confident, professional manners and ability to represent the bank with senior clients and senior members within MUFG
• Excellent command of English and Japanese

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
• Influence and Inspire Others
• 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.

Besides that we will offer you:

• Gross salary based on experience and consistent with the market
• 8% holiday allowance and 13th month payment.
• 29 vacation days per year. Optional you can buy 15 additional days.
• Commuting allowance based on public transport 2nd class with a maximum of 50 kilometers.
• A pension scheme with an employee contribution of 2% (max 5%)
• Training budget and development possibilities paid by the bank
• Collective premiums (for own expenses) for health insurance.
  

Additional information :

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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

For more information regarding this position you can contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist at: ayhan.catak@nl.mufg.jp