Job Description

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.

About the Role

Latin America Investment & Corporate Banking Associates are directly involved in the design, origination, structuring and execution of financial advisory, global capital markets, financial risk management, structured & syndicated finance, and other global products and services for existing and prospective clients. An Associate 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.

The individual will have strong functional skills in major areas of commercial and corporate banking, and will demonstrate the experience of a seasoned professional capable of assisting the LAB team in growing its business and achieving its goals, through an expertise in credit and the ability to work closely with in-country origination bankers and other divisions across the firm to deliver the best solutions to meet client's needs locally, and cross-border. Associates are assigned 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance or Economics and a minimum of 3-4 years corporate finance and capital markets experience with a top tier global bank OR an MBA
• 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
• 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
• Advanced proficiency with FactSet, CapitalIQ, Bloomberg, Microsoft Office
• Series 79 & 63
• Spanish or Portuguese language proficiency preferred

The expected base salary ranges from $175K - $225k. 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.

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.

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