Analyst/Associate, Acquisition & Leveraged Finance, Asia-Pacific Corporate Banking Department

Banking / Finance • Full Time • Kowloon, HK • 6d ago

Company Overview:

Mizuho has a long-term commitment to the Hong Kong market. With strong ties to Mizuho’s global network and a workforce of over 600 staff in Hong Kong, we are able to help corporations in Hong Kong to expand their business worldwide. Our clients primarily comprise Japanese and non-Japanese corporations (including those domiciled in the PRC), financial institutions, and government and quasi-government organizations. We provide a full spectrum of corporate banking services to our customers including syndicated loans, treasury, transaction banking, financial advisory, project finance, merger and acquisition, leveraged finance, and structured finance.

Why Mizuho

At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.

It is the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition and drive, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.

About the team:

Acquisition & Leveraged Finance Team is responsible for originating, structuring, and executing leveraged finance (LBO), acquisition finance and structured debt financing solutions for corporate and private equity clients in Asia-Pacific (ex-Japan) market.

Role requirements:

Provide support for origination, structuring and execution activities for event driven financing and structured debt financing opportunities
Contribute development and enhancement of client relationships via preparation of financing proposals, pitch books and market analysis
Assist with credit processing and execution including credit/financial analysis, review of due diligence materials, term sheet and legal documents as well as preparation of credit memo, CF model, valuation analysis, credit rating application
Take the lead in leveraged finance and structured debt finance portfolio management
Ensure smooth collaboration with RMs, Sector Bankers, other Product and Solution teams to service the client
Pursue above tasks in compliance with Mizuho's internal policy and guidelines

Essential Functions:

Support development of the Bank's leverage finance, acquisition finance and structured debt solution business across Asia-Pacific (ex-Japan)
Contribution to the Bank’s P&L through profit generation
Identify event driven financing and structured debt financing opportunities through the Bank's network or public sources
Ensure positive internal and external feedback on all deals and ability to generate repeat business

Competencies:

Strong analytical skills and comfortable with complex CF modelling for leveraged finance (LBO), M&A, DCF as well as comparable valuation analysis
Looking for a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills (written & oral) who enjoys building internal and external networks, jointly developing client solutions and ideas
Builds good working relationship with other members and stakeholders and effectively collaborates with them to achieve team goals
The individual should respect for and commits to high standards of business conduct and integrity in promoting deals/projects, conducting operations/ reporting, etc.

Work experience, education and skills:

Bachelor’s degree holder in Business, Finance or related disciplines, preferably CPA, CFA qualification
2-3 years of experience in the origination and execution of leveraged Finance (LBO), acquisition finance and structured finance transactions as a lead arranging bank/bookrunner
Experience in CF modeling, valuation analysis and credit analysis
Experience in preparation of credit memo, pitch books and other presentation materials
Good understanding of capital market products, syndication and credit ratings
Proficiency in written and spoken English and another Asian language is preferred

Application:

Employment of the in-scope positions are subject to Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (MRCS) as per regulatory requirement. For details, please refer to (Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme Phase 2 I The Hong Kong Association of Banks).

Please state your current and expected salary on your CV when you submit your application.

Mizuho Bank Limited:

Mizuho Bank, Ltd. in Hong Kong is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG). The Mizuho group is a global financial services leader with offices in 35 countries, approximately 52,000 employees, and assets of almost USD 2 trillion. Mizuho provides expertise in retail banking, corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, capital markets, and sales and trading, to help businesses develop and find new opportunities for growth. To learn more: www.mizuhogroup.com

Mizuho’s People Philosophy

The Mizuho People Philosophy serves as the guiding standard for embodying Mizuho’s Corporate Identity. It establishes the fundamental philosophy for the ways we support people within Mizuho, based on our belief that our people’s growth and fulfillment are essential to achieving our corporate goals.

Mizuho is committed to:

Supporting the professional growth of people
Recognizing people who promote Mizuho’s Values
Fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive as their true selves

The full text for the Mizuho People Philosophy can be accessed via this link: https://www.mizuhogroup.com/sustainability/social/employees

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