Working as a Summer Intern in Japanese Corporate Banking Division offers the possibility to observe and experience the whole business development process with Japanese customers located in the UK, from client marketing to credit analysis as well as interaction with support functions like operations.

Who we are

We are MUFG. With over 360 years of heritage and more than 120,000 employees in 40 countries, we’ve grown to become one of the top ten 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 business areas

Our securities business offer a comprehensive product suite to clients around the world through five key business lines in the primary and secondary markets: capital markets, credit, rates, equities, and structured products.

Our commercial banking arm is a leading corporate lending bank offering an intensive range of services from Project Finance and Syndicated Loans through to Transaction Banking and Asset Finance.

By joining MUFG, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your financial expertise and become part of a truly international organisation.

With our global reach and collaborative culture, you have the opportunity to create a brighter future at MUFG

What to expect

Our Summer Internship programme is designed to provide you with a unique insight into commercial banking. Our Japanese corporate banking business is in a global leading position in commercial banking for Japanese Clients and offers a comprehensive banking product suite from Corporate Finance and Structured Finance through to Transaction Banking.

Your role within the team will be to actively support relationship managers to manage a portfolio of corporate clients and drive business growth with appropriate instruction, guidance and support provided, which includes:

  • Prepare business proposals/materials, potentially attend client meetings with relationship managers
  • Support to perform regular credit analysis including creating credit applications, borrower ratings, collecting information to monitor credit portfolio
  • Support to handle operations while complying with internal procedures
  • Coordinate with relevant divisions (e.g. Operations, Markets, Transaction Banking division, Credit division, etc.) to respond to client’s request, join internal meetings with them

As part of a select intake, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the experienced professionals in the corporate banking industry and will be allocated a buddy to make sure you have all the support to get the most out of the summer internship.

Our Summer Internship Programme acts as a pipeline for our full time Analyst programme and a successful summer intern may receive an offer to join our full time Analyst Programme the following year.

Join our team

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

  • Fluent in both Japanese and English (verbal and written language skills)
  • have a strong interest in financial markets
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A proactive, motivated approach
  • A structured and logical mindset
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy