Nauman Ansari has joined Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) as executive director of the bank’s healthcare finance business in the EMEA.

He joins from Morgan Stanley and brings healthcare and leveraged and acquisition finance experience to his new role. Ansari has acted on numerous transactions such as Shire’s acquisitions of Baxalta, Dyax and Viropharma.

Ansari will be based in London and report to Ian Wootton, managing director of MUFG’s EMEA healthcare division.

Commenting on the hire, Wootton said: “MUFG is committed to the healthcare industry, and Nauman’s significant industry expertise will enhance our ability to offer innovative and relevant solutions, and to grow client relationships. We are delighted that he has joined the team.”