Investment & Corporate Banking - Loan Capital Markets, Associate

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. 

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate to join our Loan Capital Markets group. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a market-leading platform in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, supporting the origination, structuring, execution and syndication of loan capital markets transactions for corporate, sponsor, and project finance clients. The team operates in a highly collaborative environment and provides direct exposure to senior bankers, clients, syndicate banks, and credit and market risk partners.

Responsibilities:

• Support senior bankers in the execution of loan capital markets transactions, including corporate revolvers, term loans, acquisition financings, and project finance across a number of industries and financing advisory mandates together with the coverage teams for sponsors, corporate clients, and project finance
• Take ownership of transaction processes and coordinate key workstreams, including leading internal and external calls, transaction deliverables, documentation review, and client materials preparation
• Provide clients with timely structure, market and syndication updates, insights, and actionable financing ideas
• Prepare pitch books, client presentations, transaction materials, market update materials and syndication strategies
• Collaborate with coverage bankers, underwriting and credit, legal, and other internal teams to ensure seamless transaction execution
• Support the team in maintaining and building strong client relationships through effective communication, thoughtful analysis, and exceptional service
• Update and maintain relevant comps and other loan-related databases to help formulate pricing, structure and other transaction terms

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in investment banking, corporate banking, leveraged finance, project finance, credit, or a related financial services role, with a strong preference for a prior role in a loan capital markets position
• Strong understanding of capital structure analysis, loan and fixed-income products, credit ratings, loan syndication dynamics, corporate loan, project finance and sponsor-backed lending, and loan capital market dynamics
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, financial modeling, and fixed-income valuation
• Proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to operate efficiently under tight deadlines in a lean team environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Series 79 and 63 licenses

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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Mizuho does not sponsor applicants for work visas or offer any employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position.  This includes, but is not limited to, any sponsorship or administrative assistance or execution of any documentation related to F-1 (CPT/OPT/STEM OPT), TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1 or H-1B application.

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Greenhill & Co., Inc., part of Mizuho Americas, is focused on providing financial advice on significant mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, financings and capital raising to corporations, partnerships, institutions and governments globally. It acts on behalf of clients throughout the world from its offices in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.