Investment & Corporate Banking - Project Finance, Power & Infrastructure – Associate
About The Position
The Associate will help structure, originate, and execute non-recourse and limited-recourse project finance transactions in the Natural Resources and Power & Infrastructure sectors. The position covers areas including oil and gas, renewables, digital infrastructure, storage, hydro, transmission, transportation, data centers, thermal power, greenfield financing, and acquisition financing. Project Finance Americas provides financial advisory and debt structuring and arrangement services for large-scale, capital-intensive projects and works with Investment Banking and Mizuho’s global Project Finance platform. The role includes developing client relationships and originating new business, preparing marketing materials and proposals, conducting research and financial analysis, building cash flow models, assessing risks, preparing credit applications, and supporting transaction execution. The Associate will work with internal partners across Capital Markets and colleagues around the world, and will help cross-sell Mizuho financial services. The expected base salary range is $175,000–$225,000. Successful candidates are also eligible for a discretionary bonus and an employee benefits package. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States full time; the company does not sponsor work visas or provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position.
Requirements
- MBA, MS, or LLM degree with a strong quantitative background, or other relevant work experience.
- 2–4 years of experience in Project Finance.
- At least 1 year of credit experience.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Responsibilities
- Structure, originate, and execute non-recourse and limited-recourse project finance transactions in Natural Resources and Power & Infrastructure.
- Develop relationships with established and emerging developers in the Natural Resources and Power & Infrastructure sectors.
- Support marketing and origination of new business, including preparing materials and proposals, calling on clients, attending bank meetings, presenting, and negotiating mandates.
- Work with Investment Banking and the Financial Sponsors Group to originate project finance opportunities involving advisory services and lending.
- Conduct research and analytics, including financial statement analysis, cash flow modeling, transaction and industry analysis, and risk assessment.
- Prepare credit applications and other internal documents and obtain appropriate internal approvals.
- Execute arranger, agent, and financial advisor work.
- Review and negotiate legal documents with clients.
- Collaborate with internal partners across Capital Markets, including Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, Financial Sponsors, Rates and Derivatives, and Risk.
- Liaise with Project Finance colleagues around the world.
- Cross-sell Mizuho financial services, including deposits, derivatives, and debt capital markets products.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the group’s overall business plan.
- Collaborate with the Team Leader to establish business strategy for Natural Resources and Power & Infrastructure client accounts.
- Supervise preparation of marketing materials, credit applications, and legal documents.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Benefits
- Employee benefits package
- Eligibility for a discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
