Associate Corporate Advisory

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading and executing traditional advisory activities, including corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and complex structured finance solutions. Individuals in this role may specialize within industry verticals but are primarily focused on strategic advisory mandates. The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in corporate finance, M&A, or strategic advisory within investment banking or a related field.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
Strong accounting and financial statement analysis skills.
Strong analytical and presentation skills, with high competency in MS Office Suite.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of financial analyses to support strategic transactions, including M&A, off balance sheet and other structured financing, and capital structure optimization.
Evaluate client strategies, capital structures, and financing needs; formulate and present actionable recommendations to C-suite clients.
Participate in client meetings and support Relationship Managers (RMs) in ongoing client coverage and engagement.
Serve as a subject matter expert in financial modeling, valuation techniques, accounting principles, and financial statement analysis.
Demonstrate strong familiarity with capital markets instruments and structured finance products.
Apply knowledge of credit rating agency methodologies to assess transaction impact and client credit profiles.
Own and manage key processes, reports, and deliverables, often representing the team in cross-functional initiatives and projects.
Resolve complex problems and transactions by interpreting policies, guidelines, and procedures, requiring deep expertise and sound judgment.
Oversee the work product and ongoing training of analysts and summer interns.