Investment & Corporate Banking - Equity Capital Markets, Analyst
About The Position
Mizuho’s Banking Division provides corporate and investment banking coverage, sponsor coverage, advisory and solutions, and loan capital markets and syndicate services to leading international corporations, financial institutions, and public sector entities in the United States and Canada. The division supports client activities throughout the region through capital markets and lending capabilities, with coverage, advisory, and product bankers responsible for client relationships and strategic transaction development. Equity Capital Markets Analysts participate directly in originating, structuring, and executing equity and equity-linked transactions for existing and prospective clients, including initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, and convertible securities. Analysts are expected to understand relevant implications and industry and product trends, and contribute to pitch and deal materials. They support Senior Managing Directors in originating and executing equity products for corporate clients and collaborate across the bank, including with Corporate/Investment Banking and Debt Capital Markets. The role spans industry sectors and involves complex economic and financial analyses for clients. Analysts work on a range of projects and live transactions, interact with clients and colleagues across the organization, and develop experience across ECM product areas. They use financial and economic data and research to develop and deliver financing solutions, tailored presentations, analyses, pitches, and marketing materials, while contributing to idea generation and client relationship development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics.
- At least 1 year of corporate finance and capital markets experience with a top-tier global bank.
- Knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets, and risk and pricing analysis.
- Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative ideas 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 effectively in a team environment.
- Advanced proficiency with FactSet, CapitalIQ, Bloomberg, and Microsoft Office.
- Series 79 and Series 63.
Responsibilities
- Assist ECM professionals with deal origination and execution across a diverse range of product areas.
- Develop an understanding of market fundamentals and contribute market-informed financing strategies that address clients’ specific needs.
- Work on live transactions and interact with clients and professionals across the organization.
- Work as a product specialist with top-management-level clients to develop and deliver financing solutions using financial and economic data and research.
- Design tailored client presentations using current economic data and research to outline financing solutions, including general corporate and acquisition financing.
- Evaluate risk and return parameters of financing transactions.
- Conduct financial modeling, valuation, comparable and relative value analyses, and market-specific analysis.
- Facilitate and coordinate product-group idea generation and solutions development across global capabilities.
- Draft client pitches and marketing materials.
- Assist in developing and cultivating client relationships.
Benefits
- Generous employee benefits package.
- Eligibility for a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
