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:
Japanese Corporate Section1 is responsible for maintaining and developing banking business activities with Japanese companies especially belonging to industries such as ICT, Semiconductor, Electronic Components, Automotive, Automobile Component, Resource & Material, General Trading Company, Industrial Electric Machinery.
Role requirements:
- To visit and maintain close contact as well as good relationship with existing customers to maximize our profits;
- To acquire new customers to maximize our profits;
- To provide mainly transaction banking services such as loan, deposit, FX, trade finance etc. to our customers to maximize our profits (Occasionally to provide investment banking services);
- To prepare credit application/call memo/instruction sheet and all the necessary reports/documents relating to customers;
- To collaborate with other departments (middle office, back office & sales support, Product team etc.) and answer customers’ inquiries.
Essential Functions:
- To act as a professional business promotion staff and to provide banking service to clients and deliver outstanding business results.
- Decision on all matters related to banking business.
- To guide lower-grade staff if necessary.
- To maximize our profits and strengthen customer relationships, one must be able to think and act proactively and independently.
Competencies:
- We are looking for an individual who has mind-set to make improvements for higher productivity and performance
- The individual should proactively analyze his/her work to improve quality and efficiency;
- The individual should develop strategies to maximize revenue for the department, team, and individuals, as well as originate new deals starting from customer and industry knowledge.
- The individual should respect for and commit to high standards of business conduct and integrity in conducting operations, reporting and etc.
Work experience, education and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in any disciplines;
- Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in corporate banking or sizeable trading company or sizeable manufacturer etc.;
- Excellent communication and presentation skills;
- Native Cantonese and fluent in English; Good Japanese & Mandarin would be a plus;
- Proficiency in MS Words, Excel & Power point, etc.
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 indicate your current and expected salary on CV for the 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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