Investment & Corporate Banking - Financial Sponsors & Strategic Solutions Group; FS&SSG – Analyst

Banking Americas

Mizuho’s Banking Division provides corporate and investment banking coverage, sponsor coverage, advisory and solutions and loan capital markets/syndicate to Mizuho’s client base of leading international corporations, financial institutions and public sector entities in the US and Canada.

Banking supports client business activities throughout the region with an extensive range of capital markets and lending capabilities and an integrated team of coverage, advisory and product bankers responsible for client relationship management and strategic transaction development to execute banking and securities mandates and originate idea generation for potential acquisitions, divestitures and investment opportunities.

Ideal candidate will have prior experience working as an analyst for a global investment bank with fundamental credit focused training (leveraged, distressed or structured finance) or Mergers & Acquisitions and will be able to work independently and function as part of a team. This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy a variety of challenges. Ideal candidate thinks “out-of-the-box” and has a desire to execute on creative solutions that touch multiple areas of a global investment bank.

The Analyst will be a fundamental team member of a core group within the organization that interacts with a wide variety of bank and securities products globally.

• Lead the execution of leveraged finance transactions and bespoke strategic solutions for Sponsor clients
• Constructing and analyzing detailed financial models
• Performing financial valuation, discounted cash flow and multiples-based analyses
• Manage key aspects of business and financial due diligence and credit underwriting processes
• Fundamental credit analyses and research including analyzing credit documentation
• Assisting in financing structuring, underwriting transaction evaluation, due diligence and execution
• Assisting in running sell-side processes and assessing M&A transactions
• Working closely with our product specialists in delivering tailored solutions to our Sponsor clients across the full product suite (debt capital markets, derivatives, advisory and structured solutions)
• Liaising with product and sector teams in preparing presentation materials and participating in deal and pitches
• Conducting industry and product research

• Bachelor Degree in Finance or Economics and a minimum of 1 years of investment banking experience with a top tier global bank
• Prior credit training, structured credit and / or leveraged finance experience preferred
• M&A experience is a plus
• Ability to work independently and must be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong quantitative, communication, interpersonal skills and ability to convey ideas
• Advanced proficiency with CapitalIQ, Bloomberg, Microsoft Office
• Series 79 & 63

• High degree of initiative and motivation
• Attention to detail
• Composure and confidence to manage conflicting priorities
• Capability to apply oral and written communication skills to create a positive impression and professional rapport
• Results oriented and a team player
• Seeking new opportunities to learn and expand beyond traditional investment banking roles

The expected base salary ranges from $110K - $130k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.