Investment & Corporate Banking - Financial Sponsors, Analyst (Finance)

Join Mizuho's Financial Sponsors & Strategic Solutions Group as an I&CB Analyst

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

The responsibilities for the Analyst include:

• 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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's 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

Personal Traits:

• 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.

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