Job Overview

The Fund Finance Analyst will be directly involved in designing, originating, structuring and executing fund finance lending products such as subscription lines and NAV lines, related global capital markets, financial risk management, structured & syndicated finance, and other global products and services for existing and prospective clients, under the direction of senior staff.

A successful candidate will focus their efforts on, among other items, supporting the origination, execution and on-going portfolio management of subscription lines, NAV lines and other fund-related financings made available to best-in-class fund managers. Duties will include assisting in the execution of transactions, preparation of client and internal presentations, client on-boarding, credit memos and portfolio management such as annual credit reviews. An Analyst is expected to understand the implications, identify key industry and product 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, some of which will include:

• Partnering with senior staff to facilitate and coordinate product group idea generation and solutions including ad-hoc reporting, drafting client pitches and marketing materials, amongst others.
• Assisting KYC team processes by collecting information and explaining private equity fund structures.
• Manage internal databases and work on ad-hoc projects.
• Evaluating risk/return parameters of fund financing transactions.
• Assisting in the underwriting of transactions including preparation of credit memos, due diligence and execution of fund financing transactions.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders including credit risk and portfolio management teams to support on-going portfolio management functions including annual credit reviews, regulatory reporting and managing rating model process.
• Assisting in syndicating agented transactions and agency functions.
• Engaging as needed and when appropriate with external stakeholders including clients, agent banks, participant banks and legal counsel.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree preferably in or related to Finance, Accounting or Economics or up to 1 year of fund finance experience.
• Knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets and risk & pricing analysis.
• Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative ideas 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.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce consistent and coherent deliverables.
• 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, Microsoft Office.
• Series 79 & 63 will be needed but can be earned on the job.

The 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.

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Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process .

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com .

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer -M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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