Credit Analyst (Japanese bilingual)

This team is responsible for supporting Japanese corporate clients doing business in the Americas. You will be responsible for credit risk management. Work with and assist Account Officers to service the Bank’s corporate client base. Develop and analyze all types of credit information, complete documentation (including projections), prepare analysis and make appropriate recommendations. Assist in relationship management and promotion of non-credit business as required. 

Responsibilities  

General: 

• Financial statement analysis of borrowers and their parent companies; 

• Preparation of credit applications, including new applications, renewals, amendments and extensions; 

• Preparation of various applications relating to non-credit business such as fee waiver, daylight overdraft, etc.; 

• Credit rating, both for borrowers and for each facility; 

• Credit monitoring including conducting covenant checks; 

• Asset quality assessment; 

• Relationship management and promotion of non-credit business with clients; 

• Information gathering related to clients’ business, industries and market competitors; 

• Correspondence with clients to answer various requests and inquiries; 

• Correspondence with other Mizuho offices to exchange information regarding Mizuho’s business strategy toward a specific client, business conditions of a parent company, etc.; 

• Maintenance and updating of credit files; 

• Preparation for regulatory examinations and internal/external audits; 

• Preparation of credit documents; 

• Preparation of documents related to both credit and non-credit business; 

• Arrangement of business meetings with clients, etc.; 

• Other duties as determined by managers. 

Compliance: 

• Obtain a basic understanding of the applicable rules and regulations that govern the Bank; 

• Understand that all questions and/or clarification about such rules and regulations should be directed to the Legal & Compliance Department; 

• Attend Annual Compliance Training presented by the Legal & Compliance Department; 

• Read and respond as necessary to all compliance-related materials received. Comply with the Bank’s Code of Conduct. ​ 

Requirements  

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics 

• Prior banking, rating agency or other financial institution experience is preferred 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in both Japanese and English is required 

• Prior experience in financial statements / cash flow / credit analysis highly preferred 

• Good analytical, organizational and communication skills 

• Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint 

• Eligible to work in the US 

The expected base salary ranges from $85,000 - $100,000. 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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