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About this Vice President, Rates Trading role at MUFG

MUFG · Onsite · Manila Branch

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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 an experienced Vice President – Rates Trader to join its Global Markets team in Manila.

With an established presence in the Philippine FX and rates market, MUFG continues to expand its capabilities in interest rate trading and risk management solutions across the Philippines and the broader APAC region. This role will play a key part in market-making, risk management, and the delivery of client solutions.


Why Join Us?

  • Join MUFG's growing Trading Desk and contribute to the expansion of its rates franchise across the Philippines and APAC.
  • Manage PHP and regional interest rate risk exposures while delivering solutions to clients.
  • Work closely with regional trading, sales, and coverage teams across Asia within one of the world's leading financial institutions.

What You'll Do

  • Manage trading positions and optimize risk-adjusted returns within established risk frameworks.
  • Execute trading and hedging strategies across interest rate derivatives, government securities, and other approved products.
  • Provide pricing, liquidity, and risk management solutions to clients.
  • Monitor market, liquidity, credit, operational, and conduct risks associated with the trading portfolio.
  • Analyze macroeconomic developments, central bank policy, and market trends affecting rates products.
  • Partner with regional trading desks and product teams to enhance execution capabilities and client offerings.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and governance standards.
  • Support strategic initiatives and the development of junior team members.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of experience in rates trading, interest rate derivatives, or related markets within a financial institution.
  • Strong knowledge of interest rate swaps, money markets, government securities, and related products.
  • Has managed trading portfolios and market risk within established frameworks.
  • Understanding of APAC rates markets and regional macroeconomic developments.
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and decision-making skills.
  • Proven ability to deliver pricing, liquidity, and risk management solutions to clients.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective partnerships across Sales, Treasury, Risk, and Compliance.
  • High standards of integrity, professionalism, and risk awareness.

What Sets MUFG Apart

MUFG is one of the world's leading financial groups, with a strong presence across Asia and a global network spanning more than 40 markets. We combine the strength and stability of a global institution with a collaborative, relationship-driven culture that values integrity, accountability, professional development, and long-term client relationships. At MUFG, you'll have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the region, contribute to a growing franchise, and build a meaningful career within one of the world's most trusted financial institutions.

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.

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About MUFG

At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them! Our Culture Principles Client Centric People Focused Listen Up. Speak Up. Innovate & Simplify Own & Execute

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