Investment & Corporate Banking - Financial Sponsors & Strategic Solutions Group (FS&SSG) – Analyst

Banking AmericasMizuho’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.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.Job SummaryIdeal candidate will have prior experience working as an analyst for a global investment bank with fundamental credit focused training (leveraged, distressed or structured finance) or Mergers & Acquisitions and will be able to work independently and function as part of a team. This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy a variety of challenges. Ideal candidate thinks “out-of-the box” and has a desire to execute on creative solutions that touch multiple areas of a global investment bank. The Analyst will be a fundamental team member of a core group within the organization that interacts with a wide variety of bank and securities products globallyThe Responsibilities For The Analyst IncludeLead the execution of leveraged finance transactions and bespoke strategic solutions for Sponsor clientsConstructing and analyzing detailed financial modelsPerforming financial valuation, discounted cash flow and multiples-based analysesManage key aspects of business and financial due diligence and credit underwriting processesFundamental credit analyses and research including analyzing credit documentationAssisting in financing structuring, underwriting transaction evaluation, due diligence and executionAssisting in running sell-side processes and assessing M&A transactionsWorking closely with our product specialists in delivering tailored solutions to our Sponsor clients across the full product suite (debt capital markets, derivatives, advisory and structured solutions)Liaising with product and sector teams in preparing presentation materials and participating in deal and pitchesConducting industry and product researchQualificationsBachelor Degree in Finance or Economics and a minimum of 1 years of investment banking experience with a top tier global bankPrior credit training, structured credit and / or leveraged finance experience preferredM&A experience is a plusAbility to work independently and must be able to work effectively in a team environmentAbility to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlinesAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong quantitative, communication, interpersonal skills and ability to convey ideasAdvanced proficiency with CapitalIQ, Bloomberg, Microsoft OfficeSeries 79 & 63Personal TraitsHigh degree of initiative and motivationAttention to detailComposure and confidence to manage conflicting prioritiesCapability to apply oral and written communication skills to create a positive impression and professional rapportResults oriented and a team playerSeeking new opportunities to learn and expand beyond traditional investment banking rolesThe expected base salary ranges from $110K - $130k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.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.Greenhill & Co., Inc., part of Mizuho Americas, is focused on providing financial advice on significant mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, financings and capital raising to corporations, partnerships, institutions and governments globally. It acts on behalf of clients throughout the world from its offices in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.