Investment & Corporate Banking – Financial Institutions Group, Associate

Mizuho America’s Banking Division is a premier investment and corporate bank dedicated to delivering innovative lending, capital markets and advisory solutions to corporations, institutional investors and private equity clients in the US and abroad.

Our Financial Institutions Group supports client business activities with an integrated team of coverage, advisory and product bankers responsible for client relationship management and strategic transaction development to companies in the fast-evolving financial services sector. Our bankers have extensive experience executing banking and capital markets mandates and originating idea generation for potential acquisitions, divestitures and investment opportunities.

We seek a highly motivated individual to join an integrated and supportive team focused on Asset Management / Alternatives, Specialty Finance, FinTech and Insurance with a strong desire to make an immediate impact with clients and the bottom line. 

Job Summary

U.S. Investment Banking Associates are directly involved in all aspects of transaction life cycle including the design, origination, structuring and execution across mergers & acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, leveraged finance and other global products and services for existing and prospective Mizuho clients. An Associate is expected to understand the implications, identify key industry and product trends and provide input on pitch and deal materials to enhance the ultimate deliverable to our clients.

Associates are assigned to a variety of projects and are given a broad range of responsibilities, some of which include:

• Conduct extensive quantitative economic, industry and company research and analysis
• Draft and prepare pitch books with detailed industry materials for multiple Financial Institution sectors across Asset Management / Alternatives, Specialty Finance, FinTech, Insurance, Business Development Companies, etc.
• Analyze and model a broad range of corporate finance alternatives and conduct due diligence for client transactions including M&A, strategic alternatives, capital structure development, acquisition finance and syndicated loan and capital market financing
• Lead execution of live transactions including preparation of detailed memoranda and presentations and analyzing the key attributes of client companies
• Financial modeling, valuation, comparable & relative value analyses and market-specific analysis
• Facilitate and coordinate product group idea generation and solutions development across a broad platform of global capabilities
• Draft client pitches and marketing materials including M&A, public/private debt & equity capital markets, syndicated bank financing, and other internal documentation by coordinating internal and external resources
• Assist in financing structuring, underwriting transaction evaluation, preparation, due diligence and execution
• Assist in the development and continued cultivation of client relationships
• Develop and train junior analyst team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics and a minimum of 3 year investment banking, corporate finance, and capital markets experience with a top tier global bank OR an MBA concentrating on Finance or Economics
• Strong interest and understanding of the Financial Institutions industry; experience with banking transaction and M&A related to the Financial Institutions industry is a huge plus
• Knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets and risk & pricing analysis
• Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative ideas and/or product solutions
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Maturity and good judgement in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Proactive with an ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstration of creativity and intellectual curiosity
• Strong attention to detail with accountability of quality work deliverables
• Ability to work independently and must be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Series 7, 63 and 79

The expected base salary ranges from $175K - $225k. 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.

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Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work de