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About the Role:
Position Title: VP- Economic Research Unit- MUFG Bank India
Corporate Title: Vice President
Reporting to: Head – Economic Research Unit
Location: Mumbai, India
Job Profile
Support the Head of Economic Research Unit (“ERU”) which is recently created in MUFG Bank in India. Experienced
and insightful research analyst to contribute to India focused analysis of
• Indian financial institutions (Banks, Insurance companies, Non-Banking Financial Corporations
(NBFCs), Private Equity and other financial institutions)
• Macro-economic research on the Indian economy.
As Vice President- you will play a key role in shaping Bank’s understanding of the Indian economy, contributing to global
investment strategy of MUFG in India and policy level decisions. The role is also expected to provide economic insights
to internal and external stakeholders. The role will focus on producing in-depth analysis and actionable insights on Indian
Banks, insurance companies, Non-Banking Financial Corporations (NBFCs), Private Equity and other financial
institutions. The candidate would be working closely with global and regional teams to support internal stakeholders like
for e.g. senior management of MUFG and external stakeholders like for e.g. institutional corporate banking clients of
MUFG with high quality sectoral research reports, presentations and analysis.
It would also involve investigation of India’s country conditions, macro-economic trends, regulations and economic trends
of each state.
Main Responsibilities
Strategic :
Handle sectoral research on financial institutions covering Banks, insurance companies, Non-Banking Financial
Corporations (NBFCs), Private Equity and other financial institutions.
• Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts, monitor financial profiles, regulatory changes, macro-
economic trends, geo-political shifts etc. impacting the sector.
• Engage with institutional clients of MUFG in India to communicate sector insights.
• Participate in conferences, seminars and clients meetings as a sector expert.
• Monitor regulatory updates from RBI, SEBI, IRDAI and other relevant bodies to assess implications for covered
companies.
• Macro-economic research covering India’s economy, including growth, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy,
external sectors, structural reforms etc.
• Support in analysis of daily macroeconomic data flow via providing both real-time data assessments as well as
identifying and modeling medium-term trends.
• Monitor economic data and create model to forecast macro-trends.
• Contribute to publishing periodic reports on economic analysis, macro-economics and formulating the India
macro-economic view.
• Create high quality economic and sector related analysis (written reports and graphical work)
• Produce re-occurring sector related research reports, macro desk strategy reports, ad-hoc economic topical
pieces that will be featured as standalones as well as within other MUFG reports.
• Plan and strategize creation of high-quality presentation materials for own use (and/or team lead) for institutional
investors and corporate multinationals and Japan clients.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on the bank side, global markets sales & trading, capital markets,
coverage and portfolio management teams of Global Corporates and Japanese Corporates
• Work with fellow research analysts and economists within MUFG to produce models and new content.
• Collaborate with Japan related teams as part of unlocking Japan global initiative.
• Will help differentiate MUFG as a source of intellectual capital and help drive business for the bank side along
with client coverage teams, sales & trading and capital market.
Customer
• Develop and maintain strong key stakeholder management both within MUFG and externally.
• Provide tailored insights on financial institutions sector and economic insights to MUFG clients.
Will help broaden the reach of the India macro strategy platform by performing economic analysis to help
deepen the content coverage while supporting MUFG Bank (MUBK) and MUFG Securities (MUS).
People
• Act as a role model to team members and adhere to all company policies / guidelines.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams to ensure consistency and alignment in research coverage
• Connect beyond your team and leverage our global strength as One MUFG.
• Advisor for pan-India branches and Business Units and teams such as Japanese Corporates and Investment
Banking (JCIB), Global Corporates and Investment Banking (GCIB), Global Markets (GM), Transaction Baking
Division of India (TBDI), Compliance, Risk, HR, General Administration, Finance, Legal, Operation and other
areas assigned by Head of REO.
Candidate Profile
• CFA/ CA/ Postgraduate (Master’s degree) in Economics/ Finance or a related field from a leading university with
at least 12 years of demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Excellent financial modelling, valuation and forecasting skills
• Strong experience/background in covering Indian financial institutions in a global or regional context preferably
in a global bank, credit research organization, financial institution with excellent report writing and analytical skills
• Knowledge of macro-economics, deep understanding of the Indian economy, global macro-economic linkages
and sustainability related economic issues is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management, and ability to collaborate with other departments.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics to diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of high impact publications and presentations
• Familiarity with research databases tools and platforms like Bloomberg, Reuters etc, and data analysis.
• A self-starter with drive, initiative, and enthusiasm
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.
