Strategic Solutions Group Analyst

Profile Summary

The role of the Analyst is to intensively support and assist the Strategic Solutions Group embedded in ECBD2 to work in tandem with the Global RMs and other client facing entities within Mizuho. Provide high value-add Corporate Finance analysis to the clients in order to improve client impact deepen corporate relationships and maximize revenue opportunities for the bank.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support senior bankers on all pitch efforts and deal execution.
• Creating and implementing financial models in the origination execution and support of deals
• Preparing corporate finance analysis including but not limited to: M&A valuation credit ratings capital structure and capital allocation analysis
• Conducting research including but not limited to: collecting and analysing data on company financial statements credit ratings market trends and macro trends
• Preparing presentation material in the origination execution and support of deals
• Coordinating with Clients and Mizuho Industry and Product Teams
• Support industry specialisation by tracking key developments & deals
• Create and maintain a strong network of contacts across the Mizuho group maintain an active dialogue with industry counterparts

Qualifications Skills and Experience

• Strong technical and financial modelling skills the ability to construct a three-statement financial model of a company from scratch
• Relevant work experience in this field within a Corporate /Investment Bank
• Fluency in the principles of corporate finance including but not limited to: valuation liquidity analysis cash flow analysis acquisition/divestiture analysis ratings analysis and capital structure analysis
• Experience in corporate credit analysis
• Proven track record in desktop analysis and strong technical skill set and ability to interpret and analyse corporate accounts
• Experience with company valuations
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills both internal to the bank and external towards customers; fostering team spirit and team work through supporting colleagues in their work
• Excellent leadership team-management skills and the ability to motivate others
• Good verbal and written communication skills to build good relationships
• Self-motivation and the ability to manage time effectively
• University Degree

What Mizuho Can Offer You

Here at Mizuho there are fantastic progression opportunities and clear paths to promotion. We will give you ample opportunity to affect change and to help grow our business.

In addition to the great opportunity outlined above we are also currently able to offer:

• Competitive starting salary plus discretionary bonus
• Non-contributory pension
• 27 days annual leave
• Core working hours*
• Hybrid working - office and home based*
• Virtual GP
• Wellbeing benefits including Mental Health Allies and First Aiders

*For applicable roles only

At Mizuho we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect collaborate and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

We are committed to supporting equality and diversity and seek to create a workplace that is fully inclusive. We welcome applications from all sections of the community that we operate in and from all ethnic backgrounds sexual orientation beliefs gender identities and disabilities

If you require more information about our equal opportunities policy or wish to discuss any accessibility requirements or reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team and we will be happy to help.