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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 Trade Finance and Guarantee Specialist for our Operations Division 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 corporate and investment banking services to both Japanese and non-Japanese corporate customers in The Netherlands and, through its branches. 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 Global Multinational Corporate customers' needs.  
 
At MBE we are committed to contributing to a more sustainable future. Thus, we will encourage you to embed environmental, social & governance (ESG) factors in your everyday work and in our culture.

The MBE subsidiary based in The Netherlands is a network of branches (Germany Branch (Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Munich), Spain Branch (Madrid), Belgium Branch (Brussels), Austria Branch (Vienna)), managed from Amsterdam. 

Your impact at MUFG 

Process and issuance all types of  bank guarantees and standby letters of credit including the composition of (complex) texts.

Processes trade finance transactions such documentary credits,  documentary collections and discounting including amendments, acceptances and collections reimbursements.

Analyses potential risks associated with bank guarantees, standby letters of credit and trade finance transactions.

Prepares and records issuances, amendments and related trade finance correspondence for: bank guarantees, standby letters of credit, documentary credits and documentary collections.

Serves as the primary contact to internal, external clients and Bank’s stakeholders regarding the status of transactions and operate as products specialist providing subject matter expertise where required.

Investigates and resolves customer inquiries.

Ensures compliance with bank policies, procedures and various regional government regulatory agencies and all rules and publications from the ICC (Uniform Customs and Practice (UCP), Uniform Rules of Collections (URC), International Standby Practices (ISP98),  International Standard Banking Practice (ISBP) and Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees URDG 758)).

Assists in establishing, tracking and improving standard operating procedures based on workflow and environment review.

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

Degree (finance or other relevant field) or equivalent work experience equally preferable

Experience within a complex financial services environment providing trade finance servicing, structuring trade deals and supply chain finance, while directly engaging with customers

Working knowledge of financial products, accounting principles and compliance regulations

Knowledge of relevant regional bank policies, procedures and government regulatory agencies

Understanding of economic and political risks in international trade, e.g. exchange rate risk

Comprehensive understanding of commonly used trade financing reporting, reconciliation and audit mechanisms and tools   

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.

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 75 km 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: 

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. 

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. 

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

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

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.