Profile Summary
This role is an Analyst position in the Sponsor Coverage & Leveraged Finance Department EMEA (SCLF) of Mizuho International plc., based in London. SCLF is responsible for the origination and execution of leveraged finance transactions, participation in selected leveraging transactions arranged by other institutions during syndication, support of asset management/portfolio management of Mizuho Bank and its managed account platform "Stratum", and execution of infrastructure transactions pursued by sponsor clients. The Origination Team covers private equity and institutional clients in Europe, leading arrange and execute leveraged finance transactions while pursuing an originate-to-distribute strategy, supplemented with institutional hold capacity and access to net take capacity of managed accounts. The team is structured into two verticals, each responsible for specific geographical markets and dedicated sponsors.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Assist Associates, Vice Presidents and Directors in all aspects of MLA origination, execution and portfolio responsibilities.
* Primary focus on financial modelling, credit papers, data research, pitch books, data room, due diligence and site visits.
* Support other parts of the SCLF business apart from Lead Arranging (e.g., JLA co‑underwriting, portfolio) as required.
* Collaborate and exchange experience with other team members.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* University degree or equivalent.
* Banking or professional financial experience relevant to the European MBO or leveraged finance market.
* Strong communication and presentation skills.
* Awareness of end‑client needs and deadlines.
* Highly numerate and capable of building and using cash flow models.
* Basic to intermediate level credit skills with exposure to some business sectors.
* Ability to remain calm and balanced under pressure.
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 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.
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.
At Mizuho we are committed to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion, 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 orientations, 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 – recruitment@mizuhoemea.com and we will be happy to help.
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