Investment & Corporate Banking - Consumer & Retail, Analyst

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.

Job Summary :

U.S. Investment Banking Analysts are directly involved in the design, origination, structuring and execution of mergers & acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, leveraged finance and other global products and services for existing and prospective Mizuho clients. An Analyst is expected to understand the implications, identify key industry and product trends and provide input on pitch and deal materials to enhance the ultimate deliverable to our clients.

Analysts 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 Consumer / Retail 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

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, public / private debt & equity capital markets, syndicated bank financing, 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

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Finance or Economics and a minimum of 1 years investment banking, corporate finance, and capital markets experience with a top tier global bank

Interest of the Consumer / Retail industry; experience with banking transaction related to the Consumer / Retail industry is a plus

Knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets and risk & pricing analysis

Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative ideas and / or product solutions

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Maturity and good judgement in handling confidential and sensitive information

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

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.

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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 .