2027 Investment Banking Analyst - San Francisco

Mizuho • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Mizuho | Greenhill Investment Banking Analysts are directly involved in the design, origination, structuring, and execution of mergers and acquisitions, including buy-side, sell-side, and other strategic advisory mandates for existing and prospective clients. Analysts are expected to understand implications, identify key industry and product trends, and contribute to pitch and deal materials to enhance client deliverables. They work across a variety of projects and take on a broad range of responsibilities.

Greenhill & Co., Inc., part of Mizuho Americas, provides financial advice on significant mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, financings, and capital raising to corporations, partnerships, institutions, and governments globally, serving clients through offices in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. The role is based in San Francisco. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Mizuho does not provide work visa or employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or economics.
• At least 1 year of investment banking, corporate finance, and M&A experience with a top-tier investment bank.
• Knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets, and risk and pricing analysis.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative ideas and/or product solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maturity and good judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to convey ideas.
• Creativity and intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa and employment-based immigration sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Healthcare and/or Technology Investment Banking is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative economic, industry, and company research and analysis.
• Draft and prepare pitch books with detailed industry materials.
• Conduct and model corporate finance alternatives and perform due diligence for client transactions, including buy-side M&A, sell-side M&A, and other strategic advisory mandates.
• Perform financial modeling, valuation, comparable and relative value analyses, and market-specific analysis, including discounted cash flow, comparable companies, precedent transactions, leveraged buyout, and merger combination analyses.
• Facilitate and coordinate idea generation and solutions development with relevant groups across Mizuho | Greenhill.
• Develop and prepare client presentations and materials, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Assist in the evaluation, preparation, due diligence, and execution of M&A transactions.
• Assist in developing and continuing to cultivate client relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level