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Mizuho · 3 days ago

Investment & Corporate Banking - Project Finance, Natural Resources - Vice President

New York, NY (1271 AOA/6th Ave)

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$250K/yr - $275K/yr

7+ years exp

Mizuho is a leading global financial services company, and they are seeking a Vice President for their Project Finance team in Natural Resources. The role involves structuring and executing project finance transactions, cultivating client relationships, and mentoring junior staff while supporting a wide range of financial advisory services.

BankingFinancial ServicesImpact Investing

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Independently perform the above function. The assignment will involve preparation of marketing materials and proposals, calling on clients, attending bank meetings, making presentations, negotiating for mandates, reviewing legal documents and negotiating with clients, structuring transactions, research work, analysis of existing or potential transactions and/or industries, analyzing various risks and preparing credit applications and the development of cash flow models. Origination and execution of transactions and client service are of greatest importance

Develop and implement business plans. Work alongside senior bankers to manage client relationships, including proposals, pitches and mandates

Work in partnership with Investment Banking and the Financial Sponsors Group to originate new project finance opportunities comprised of advising and lending as well as obtain mandates and/or execute non-recourse and limited recourse financings

Perform the necessary research and analytics (including financial statement analysis and cash flow modeling) required to accomplish the above

Ability to prioritize responsibilities across multiple transactions and proactively manage junior staff and deal team accordingly

Perform execution of arranger, agent and financial advisory work

Lead the preparation of credit applications for all new transactions, manage the credit process with the Credit Department and back office, perform any due diligence activities, and negotiate documentation

Cross-sell other Mizuho financial services, including, but not limited to: ECM, Derivative Solutions, DCM, Financial Advisory and Ratings Advisory

Contribute to the development and execution of the group’s overall business plan

Stay abreast of industry trends and current market conditions and collaborate with the Team Leader to establish a business strategy for Natural Resources client accounts

Support marketing and origination of new transactions by prospecting for new clients, preparing pitch books or other marketing materials and attending client meetings with senior colleagues

Delegate and review the work of junior members of the team and provide guidance and feedback

Attend bank meetings, industry events, conferences, and seminars

Ensure compliance of all internal and external matters in accordance with banking regulations, bank policy and best practices

Perform other duties as required or assigned

Qualification

Project FinanceCredit AnalysisClient Relationship ManagementFinancial ModelingQuantitative AnalysisAnalytical SkillsExcelWordPowerPointCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

MBA, MS or LLM degrees with a strong quantitative background, or other relevant work experience

7+ years' experience in Project Finance and 5+ years' credit experience in a commercial bank

Existing client relationships with top and mid-tier sponsors

Established relationships with other project finance banks working in the region as well as ECA's, multi-laterals and development banks

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong analytical skills

Advanced skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Benefits

Generous employee benefits package

Discretionary bonus

Company

Mizuho

This is not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above.

Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN

10001+ employees

https://www.mizuhogroup.com

H1B Sponsorship

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