Summer Analyst Programme - Japanese Corporate Banking

About the role

MUFG UK is recruiting Summer Analysts for its Japanese Corporate Banking programme, aimed at penultimate-year university students. The 10-week programme gives insight into the business development process with Japanese customers in the UK, from client marketing and credit analysis to work with support functions such as operations. It is a pipeline into the full-time Analyst Programme, and successful interns may receive an offer to join the full-time programme the following year.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare business proposals and presentation materials, including accompanying Relationship Managers to client meetings
• Support credit analysis by drafting credit applications, completing borrower ratings and gathering information to monitor the credit portfolio
• Assist with day-to-day operational activities in line with internal procedures
• Collaborate with Operations, Markets, Transaction Banking and Credit teams to respond to client requests and contribute to internal meetings

Required profile

• Penultimate year of study
• Fluent in both Japanese and English, verbal and written
• Strong interest in financial markets
• Excellent communication skills, proactive and motivated approach
• Structured, logical mindset with excellent attention to detail and accuracy

What we offer

• A 10-week programme starting on 21 June 2027, with technical training followed by hands-on work
• A buddy assigned to support each Summer Analyst
• The possibility of joining the full-time Analyst Programme the following year

Applications close on 29 November 2026; the assessment centre is in February 2027. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.