Job description

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

MUFG is seeking a Director for its Derivatives Solutions Group (DSG) in Dubai, offering you the opportunity to join a globally respected financial institution renowned for its commitment to excellence and client-centric approach. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of delivering tailored derivatives solutions to a diverse EMEA client base, with a particular focus on the Middle East and Africa. You will collaborate closely with internal teams across Debt Capital Markets, Project Finance, Leveraged Finance, Aviation Finance, Securitisation, and Rates Trading, ensuring seamless execution and robust post-trade support. MUFG’s inclusive culture, supportive leadership, and dedication to professional development make this an exceptional environment for your growth. The organisation values dependability, knowledge-sharing, and offers flexible working opportunities alongside generous pension contributions and ongoing training. If you are passionate about building trusted client relationships and thrive in a communal setting where your expertise is valued, this is the ideal next step in your career.

What you'll do:

• Manage and develop relationships with key MUFG Bank clients including corporates, financial sponsors, project finance companies and others to expand the department’s international business and enhance the franchise of MUFG Securities.
• Accurately price, model, execute, and book all relevant transactions as well as risk positions while maintaining meticulous attention to detail throughout each stage of the process.
• Share pricing requests with relevant trading desks such as XVA and CVA desk by providing accurate information required for timely pricing decisions.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams including Debt Capital Markets, Project Finance, Leveraged Finance and more to promote cross-selling opportunities across the firm.
• Lead the production of tailor-made client presentations and pitch-books that incorporate news updates, economic data, and macro themes relevant to customer needs.
• Oversee all internal workstreams for clients including KYC procedures, legal documentation preparation, lifecycle management of trades, and resolution of any issues arising during trade lifecycles.
• Collaborate closely with other members of the DSG team by covering client requests when needed to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Contribute actively to new initiatives or product development as determined by the head of DSG team to keep offerings fresh and responsive to market demands.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements applicable to both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc by operating on an entity-neutral basis without favour.
• Identify potential conflicts between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc needs; escalate issues appropriately while maintaining legal entity integrity.

What you bring:

• Solid experience in a similar role within derivatives sales or structuring is essential for success in this position.
• Existing client relationships within the MENA region are highly valued as they demonstrate your ability to connect effectively with local stakeholders.
• Proven expertise in interest rate derivatives products including swaps, structured products and FX instruments is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is mandatory; advanced qualifications such as MBA, MSc or CFA are considered advantageous or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (including Excel for modelling transactions and PowerPoint for preparing presentations) are necessary.
• Demonstrated ability in preparing detailed client presentations and term sheets that communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Fluency in English is required for effective communication across diverse teams and clients.
• Outstanding communication skills enable you to build rapport quickly while conveying technical information accurately.
• Results-driven mindset paired with accountability ensures you consistently meet desk revenue targets through trade execution.
• A proactive approach combined with strong organisational skills allows you to manage large workloads efficiently under tight deadlines.

What sets this company apart:

MUFG stands out as one of the world’s leading financial institutions committed not only to delivering exceptional banking services but also fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued. With a rich heritage rooted in trustworthiness and knowledge-sharing, MUFG offers flexible working opportunities designed around your personal needs alongside generous pension contributions that secure your future. The company invests heavily in ongoing training programmes so you can continue developing professionally while benefiting from supportive leadership that encourages collaboration across departments. At MUFG Dubai’s DIFC office—located at the heart of one of the region’s most vibrant financial hubs—you’ll enjoy access to cutting-edge resources within a networked environment built on mutual respect. The organisation’s dedication to ethical conduct ensures compliance remains paramount while empowering employees like yourself to resolve challenges thoughtfully. By joining MUFG’s Derivatives Solutions Group team you become part of a global community united by shared goals: delivering value for clients through dependable service backed by expert knowledge.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career forward by joining a collaborative team at one of the world’s most respected banks—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

This advert will close 10th August 2026

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.