Description

Company Overview

Mizuho has a long-term commitment to the Hong Kong market. With strong ties to Mizuho's global network and a workforce of over 600 staff in Hong Kong, we are able to help corporations in Hong Kong to expand their business worldwide. Our clients primarily comprise Japanese and non-Japanese corporations (including those domiciled in Asia Pacific), financial institutions, and government and quasi-government organizations. We provide a full spectrum of corporate banking services to our customers including syndicated loans, treasury, transaction banking, financial advisory, project finance, merger and acquisition, leveraged finance, and structured finance.

Why Mizuho

At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.

It is the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition and drive, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest-and growing-banks in the world.

About the team

The Syndicated Loan Structuring Team ("SLS") roles and responsibilities include:

1. Collaborating with branches Relationship Managers to identify the financing needs of new and existing clients ;
2. Originating and structuring tailored loan financing solutions;
3. Drafting and presenting loan financing proposal for the clients;
4. Formulating syndication strategies including activities such as formation of MLAB groups, analyzing the market appetite for transactions;
5. Preparing underwriting application and obtaining necessary approval from internal stakeholders;
6. Managing the whole process of syndication including acting as documentation agent, coordinating roadshow logistic and supporting related origination work.

Role requirements

• Assist in the end to end origination process for Asia team, including but not limited to the preparation of pitch books, information memorandum, coordinating roadshow logistic, and marketing materials, investors Q&As;
• Conduct comprehensive market research and data analysis to support Senior Originators' business development initiatives;
• Prepare accurate and timely departmental reports and trackers for section head, senior management and the head office;
• Serve as the primary point of contact for third party data providers such as Refinitiv, IFR, Dealogic to ensure seamless data flow and subscription;
• Support the section head in achieving SLS's overall profit targets and strategic business objective through diligent credit and market analysis as well as administrative support;
• Maintain a systematic and organized filing system to ensure efficient data retrieval and full compliance with audit requirement.

Essential Functions

To support the SLS section head, in pitching, structuring syndication related solutions as well as internal coordination including prepare accurate and timing reports to support business initiative.

Competencies

• Self-motivated individual who consistently analyzes process to drive quality and efficiency;
• Manages daily routine responsibilities independently and handles complex cases by obtaining necessary guidance from section head;
• Builds strong working relationship with other team members and stakeholders and collaborate effectively to achieve team goals.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple live transactions/ tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Work experience, education and skills

• Bachelor's degree holder in Business, Finance or related fields; Professional qualifications such as CFA or CPA are highly regarded;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in syndicated loan business;
• Proficiency in using Bloomberg, Refinitiv etc for market data analysis;
• Strong foundation in credit analysis with comprehensive understanding of syndicated loan market mechanics is preferred;
• Advanced proficiency to design and produce high quality pitch books and marketing materials;
• Exceptional commend of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Mandarin) is essential for regional coverage

Application

Employment of the in-scope positions are subject to Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (MRCS) as per regulatory requirement. For details, please refer to (Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme Phase 2 I The Hong Kong Association of Banks).

Please indicate your current and expected salary on CV for the application.

Mizuho Bank Limited

Mizuho Bank, Ltd. in Hong Kong is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG). The Mizuho group is a global financial services leader with offices in 35 countries, approximately 52,000 employees, and assets of almost USD 2 trillion. Mizuho provides expertise in retail banking, corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, capital markets, and sales and trading, to help businesses develop and find new opportunities for growth. To learn more: www.mizuhogroup.com

Mizuho's People Philosophy

The Mizuho People Philosophy serves as the guiding standard for embodying Mizuho's Corporate Identity. It establishes the fundamental philosophy for the ways we support people within Mizuho, based on our belief that our people's growth and fulfillment are essential to achieving our corporate goals. Mizuho is committed to:

• Supporting the professional growth of people
• Recognizing people who promote Mizuho's Values
• Fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive as their true selves

The full text for the Mizuho People Philosophy can be accessed via this link:

https://www.mizuhogroup.com/sustainability/social/employees

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