Investment & Corporate Banking - Loan Capital Markets, Associate
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 US and Canada. The division supports client activities with capital markets and lending capabilities and integrated coverage, advisory, and product teams responsible for relationship management and strategic transaction development. The Associate will join the Loan Capital Markets group and support the origination, structuring, execution, and syndication of loan capital markets transactions for corporate, sponsor, and project finance clients. The role works in a fast-paced, client-focused, collaborative environment and provides direct exposure to senior bankers, clients, syndicate banks, and credit and market risk partners. The expected base salary 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 on a full-time basis; Mizuho does not sponsor work visas or provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in investment banking, corporate banking, leveraged finance, project finance, credit, or a related financial services role.
- Strong understanding of capital structure analysis, loan and fixed-income products, credit ratings, loan syndication dynamics, corporate loans, project finance and sponsor-backed lending, and loan capital markets.
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, financial modeling, and fixed-income valuation.
- Proactive, detail-oriented approach and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines in a lean team while managing multiple projects.
- Series 79 and 63 licenses.
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; employment-based immigration sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a loan capital markets position is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support senior bankers in executing loan capital markets transactions, including corporate revolvers, term loans, acquisition financings, and project finance, as well as financing advisory mandates with coverage teams.
- Take ownership of transaction processes and coordinate workstreams, including leading internal and external calls, transaction deliverables, documentation review, and preparation of client materials.
- Provide clients with timely updates and insights on transaction structure, markets, and syndication, along with actionable financing ideas.
- Prepare pitch books, client presentations, transaction materials, market update materials, and syndication strategies.
- Collaborate with coverage bankers, underwriting and credit, legal, and other internal teams to support seamless transaction execution.
- Support the development and maintenance of strong client relationships through effective communication, thoughtful analysis, and service.
- Update and maintain relevant comparables and loan-related databases to help formulate pricing, structure, and other transaction terms.
Benefits
- Employee benefits package
- Discretionary bonus eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
