Investment & Corporate Banking – Power & Utilities, Associate at Mizuho Securities USA Inc. in New York, New York

Job Description:

U.S. Investment & Corporate Banking Associates are directly involved in the design, origination, structuring and execution of financial advisory, global capital markets, financial risk management, structured & syndicated finance, and other global products and services for existing and prospective clients. An Associate is expected to understand the implications, identify key industry and product trends and provide input on pitch and deal material to enhance the ultimate deliverable.

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

Business development and relationship management

• Assist in the development and continued cultivation of client relationships


• Facilitate and coordinate with product group idea generation and solutions development across a broad platform of global capabilities


• Draft client pitches and marketing materials including M&A, syndicated bank financing, public/private debt & equity capital markets, and other internal documentation by coordinating internal and external resources

Financial analysis and transaction execution

• Conduct and model a broad range of corporate finance alternatives and due diligence for client transactions including M&A, strategic alternatives, capital structure development, acquisition finance and syndicated loan and capital market financing


• Evaluate risk/return parameters of financing transactions


• Financial modeling, valuation, comparable & relative value analyses and market-specific analysis


• Assist in financing structuring, underwriting transaction evaluation, preparation, due diligence and execution

Team collaboration

• Work collaboratively in deal teams to support business objectives


• Coach and mentor staff in the Analyst roles


• Participate in franchise and culture building activities such as recruiting, ERG involvement, training and community events

Qualifications :

• An undergraduate degree with academic coursework in finance, economics or accounting and an outstanding record of academic achievement.


• Masters degree in Finance or Economics preferred although not required


• Minimum of 3 years investment banking, corporate finance and capital markets experience with a top tier bank


• Knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets and risk & pricing analysis

Skills

• Exceptional skills in quantative analytics, financial modeling and credit analysis


• Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative ideas and/or product solutions


• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously


• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines


• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to convey ideas


• Creativity and intellectual curiosity


• Ability to work independently and must be able to work effectively in a team environment


• Advanced proficiency with FactSet, CapitalIQ, Bloomberg, Microsoft Office


• Series 79 & 63

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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