Job Description

Banking Americas

Mizuho'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.

About the Role:

Leveraged Finance is responsible for originating, structuring, executing, and distributing high yield bond and leveraged loan products for the bank's 500+ corporate and sponsor clients across industry sectors. Transactions include regular-way financings, acquisition financings such as LBO/M&A, other event-driven structures, and project finance. The role collaborates with all parts of the bank, including sector coverage, Rates, FX, and Credit teams. Candidate is expected to understand basic corporate finance principles, high level understanding of the products, and provide input on pitch/deal materials and assist in documentation and execution/syndication.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Leveraged Finance group as an Analyst.

In this role, you will be an integral part of the team, contributing to the execution of high yield debt and leveraged loan offerings and supporting our clients' financial objectives. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work on an industry leading team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and gain valuable experience in investment banking and capital markets.

The candidate will be assigned a variety of projects across industry sectors, and given a broad range of responsibilities, some of which include:

• Collaborate with senior team members, as well as other product groups and investment banking coverage teams, in preparing presentation materials, client commentary, and maintaining databases
• Monitor market trends, interest rate movements, and macroeconomic developments to provide insightful recommendations to clients
• Assist in the structuring and execution of live transactions, ranging from best efforts high yield bond and leveraged loan deals, to underwritten transactions including corporate M&A and leveraged buyouts
• Aid in assessing strategic capital structure alternatives for existing and prospective clients
• Conduct financial analysis and due diligence to support transaction structuring and pricing decisions
• Assist in structuring and negotiation of legal documents, underwriting transaction evaluation, due diligence and deal execution
• Coordinate with other banks, external lawyers, and bank middle and back-office teams
• Facilitate product idea generation and solutions across a broad platform of local and global capabilities
• Work together with other product groups and sector groups with a view to provide tailored debt solutions
• Support the team in maintaining and building strong client relationships through effective communication and exceptional service

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.

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.

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