Level 4 Investment Operations Specialist
MUFG · London
Who We Are
We are MUFG. With over 360 years of heritage and more than 140,000 employees in 50 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.
We’re looking for ambitious, driven individuals to join our team, and help us to become the world’s most trusted financial group. With graduate schemes and internships available around the world, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best experts in the industry.
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: Debt 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 & Syndicated Loans through to Transaction Banking & Asset Finance.
By joining MUFG, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your financial expertise and become part of a truly international organisation.
Timelines
Assessment Centre: mid-October 2026
Start Date: 18 January 2027
What to Expect
Our 2-year Apprenticeship Programme gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in stakeholder communications, data analysis, reporting and business operations while working towards CISI Investment Operations Certificate. Supported by coaches, mentors and industry professionals, you'll develop valuable skills and build a strong foundation for a career in banking and financial services.
Our Operations team is at the heart of the bank, helping to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. The Loan Operations team supports large lending transactions for clients around the world, managing loans from the point a deal is agreed through to its final repayment. This is a great opportunity to gain an understanding of how investment banking works and how major businesses access funding.
What you'll do
Support the management of loans for clients across different industries and countries.
Help process important loan activities, ensuring transactions are completed accurately and on time.
Assist with client requests and day-to-day operational activities.
Produce reports and maintain records to support the team's work.
Work with colleagues across the bank to help deliver a high-quality client experience.
Support projects and process improvements within the team.
Gain hands-on experience of how loans are managed throughout their lifecycle.
What you'll learn
How banks help businesses access funding and grow.
How large lending transactions are managed from start to finish.
How different teams across a global bank work together to support clients.
Valuable skills in communication, organisation and stakeholder management.
How to analyse information, solve problems and manage competing priorities.
Real-world experience in the operational side of investment banking from day one.
Develop a strong foundation in financial services operations, providing useful knowledge for future professional qualifications such as the CISI Investment Operations Certificate (IOC).
As part of a select apprentice intake, you'll learn from industry experts, gain real responsibility, and build valuable connections across the business. With support from your buddy, mentor, and team, you'll have every opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career.
Skills required
Have a strong interest in financial markets
An interest in financial markets and the banking industry.
Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with different people.
A positive attitude, willingness to learn and a strong work ethic.
Good problem-solving skills and an eye for detail.
The ability to stay organised and manage multiple tasks.
A team player who enjoys building relationships and working with others.
Someone who can work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
A curious mindset and enthusiasm for learning new skills and ideas.
Qualifications required
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English (Grade 4 or above) and Mathematics (Grade 6 or above).
Training you'll get
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
