Bachelors degree in Finance or Economics and a minimum of 6 years investment banking, corporate finance, and capital markets experience with a top tier global bank
Strong interest and understanding of the Industrials industry; experience with banking transactions related to the Industrials industry is a huge plus
Knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets and risk & pricing analysis
Ideally will have experience in the general industrials sector
Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative ideas and/or product solutions
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to convey ideas
Creativity and intellectual curiosity
Ability to work independently and must be able to work effectively in a team environment
Proficiency with FactSet, CapitalIQ, Bloomberg, Microsoft Office
Mizuho's Banking Division provides investment and corporate 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.
Position Overview
Investment Banking Vice Presidents are directly involved in the design, origination, structuring and execution of mergers & acquisitions, financial advisory, global capital markets, financial risk management, structured & syndicated finance, and other global products and services for existing and prospective clients. A Vice President is expected to understand the implications, identify key industry and product trends and provide input on pitch and deal material to enhance the ultimate deliverable.
Vice Presidents are assigned to a variety of projects and are given a broad range of responsibilities, some of which include:
Conduct extensive quantitative economic, industry and company research and analysis
Draft and prepare pitch books with detailed industry materials for multiple Industrials sub-sectors
Conduct and model a broad range of corporate finance alternatives and due diligence for client transactions including M&A, strategic alternatives, capital structure development, acquisition finance and syndicated loan and capital market financing
Evaluate risk/return parameters of financing transactions
Financial modeling, valuation, comparable & relative value analyses and market-specific analysis
Facilitate and coordinate product group idea generation and solutions development across a broad platform of global capabilities
Draft client pitches and marketing materials including M&A, syndicated bank financing, public/private debt & equity capital markets, and other internal documentation by coordinating internal and external resources
Assist in financing structuring, underwriting transaction evaluation, preparation, due diligence and execution
Assist in the development and continued cultivation of client relationships
Mizuho · Chicago