Investment & Corporate Banking - Investment… at Mizuho · New York

Summary: Mizuho is a leading financial institution providing corporate and investment banking services. They are seeking a highly motivated individual to join their Investment Grade and Asset Backed Debt Syndicate team, assisting in the distribution and execution of securities offerings to institutional investors. Responsibilities: - Assist in the origination of investment grade and asset backed mandates, by providing relevant market data and commentary - Gain broad understanding of the investment grade, asset backed, and corporate banking business - Support deal executions by preparing internal marketing materials, liaising with the salesforce, and managing the orderbook building process through our bookbuilding application - Manage the operations process, which includes coordinating with our internal operations team, settlements manager, sales and trading personnel, compliance, market risk and treasury - Analyze issuance data, macroeconomic developments and other market trends to prepare insightful daily, weekly and quarterly materials for clients as well as senior level management - Maintain internal deal and market databases that are used by each respective product group - Monitor risk positions and ensure compliance - Work alongside our IT project management team to develop and manage information technology solutions regarding data maintenance and desk productivity - Develop strong working relationships with peers and senior managers in Capital Markets and other divisions of the firm in the U.S. and cross-border - Coordinate with internal teams, including capital markets, legal, and compliance, to ensure smooth deal execution and adherence to regulatory guidelines - Assist team members on the Commercial Paper desk when needed Required Qualifications: - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and succinctly - Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset - Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate on cross-functional projects - Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment - Intellectual curiosity for markets and the products, with a passion for learning Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree: Preferably in Finance, Economics, or a related field Required Skills: Finance degree, Analytical mindset Important Skills: Market knowledge, Communication skills, Team collaboration Nice-to-Have Skills: Proactive attitude, Attention to detail, Adaptability Benefits: Generous employee benefits package, Discretionary bonus