Investment & Corporate Banking – Power & Utilities, Analyst
About The Position
Mizuho’s Banking Division provides corporate and investment banking coverage, sponsor coverage, advisory and solutions and loan capital markets/syndicate to Mizuho’s client base of leading international corporations, financial institutions and public sector entities in the US and Canada. The Mizuho Power & Utilities team is a leading franchise ranking #7 in overall US market share and top 5 across all capital markets products for last two years. From an M&A perspective, the team has experienced strong growth in sell-side and buy-side mandates across utilities, generation and renewables going from #60 in 2021 to #12 with plans to continue advancing. Banking supports client business activities throughout the region with an extensive range of capital markets and lending capabilities and an integrated team of coverage, advisory and product bankers responsible for client relationship management and strategic transaction development to execute banking and securities mandates and originate idea generation for potential acquisitions, divestitures and investment opportunities. Investment & Corporate Banking Analysts 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 within the Power and Utilities sector. An Analyst is expected to understand the implications, identify key industry trends and provide input on pitch and deal material to enhance the ultimate deliverable. Analysts are assigned to a variety of projects and are given a broad range of responsibilities.
Requirements
- An undergraduate degree with academic coursework in finance, economics or accounting and an outstanding record of academic achievement
- Minimum of 1 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
- Exceptional skills in quantitative analytics, financial modeling and credit analysis
- Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop insights 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
- Series 79 & 63, preferred although not required
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Mizuho does not sponsor applicants for work visas or offer any employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, any sponsorship or administrative assistance or execution of any documentation related to F-1 (CPT/OPT/STEM OPT), TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1 or H-1B application.
Nice To Haves
- Series 79 & 63, preferred although not required
Responsibilities
- Business development and relationship management
- Prepare 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
- Assist in the development and continued cultivation of client relationships
- Support product group idea generation and solutions development across a broad platform of global capabilities
- Financial analysis, industry analysis, and transaction execution
- Financial modeling, valuation, comparable & relative value analyses and market-specific analysis
- 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
- Industry analysis of regulatory environments, rate cases, capital expenditure plans, and utility financial frameworks
- Assist in evaluating risk/return parameters of financing transactions with Corporate Bankers
- Assist in financing structuring, underwriting transaction evaluation, preparation, due diligence and execution
- Team collaboration
- Work collaboratively in deal teams to support business objectives
- Participate in franchise and culture building activities such as recruiting, ERG involvement, training and community events
Benefits
- generous employee benefits package
- discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
