ANALYST - CROSS-BORDER M&A TEAM

The Cross-Border M&A Team offers strategic advisory services to US and Japanese multinational corporations and financial institutions. We support clients with advisory services in cross-border mergers and acquisitions transactions, financial structuring and corporate strategy. The Cross-Border M&A team has maintained a healthy pipeline of transactions in recent years and is looking to expand its headcount.

Job Summary:

The Cross-Border M&A team is seeking an exceptional Analyst to assist in advising clients on the execution of Japan-Americas cross-border transactions.

Analysts are given unparalleled exposure to the transaction execution process and access to top management teams at leading multinational clients. They will also have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and are entrusted with a broad range of meaningful responsibilities, including:

• Contributing to key workstreams throughout the M&A transaction execution process while being responsible for several projects concurrently

• Working effectively with senior bankers to provide client relationship support both in the Americas and Japan

• Developing detailed analyses and financial models used for valuation purposes

• Preparing confidential offering memoranda, management presentations and board presentations

• Developing various industry analyses, including market trends, key growth drivers and industry dynamics

• Leading due diligence processes and coordinating related workstreams with the client and other advisors

• Actively participating in the negotiations of legal documentation

• Creating pitch books and related client materials for origination efforts

• Preparing detailed company profiles and analysis, compiling and maintaining databases

• Other duties, responsibilities and authority to be determined

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess or demonstrate the following personal and professional attributes:

• Bachelors' degree, with coursework in Accounting and Finance

• Prior experience in investment banking, accounting, corporate finance, M&A legal or a similar role is preferred

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely to defend validity

• Aptitude to synthesize distinct information and develop novel ideas

• Financial modeling/valuation training and experience is preferred

• Ability to comfortably and confidently interact with clients in a professional manner

• Outstanding ethics, integrity, and judgment

• Comfort in and commitment to strong teamwork

• Highly organized, detail-oriented and proactive

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Mizuho currently requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to work on-site (unless a legally-required accommodation or exemption has been approved). Mizuho has in place a pilot remote working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Mizuho Americas is a leading financial institution comprising several legal entities, which together offer clients corporate and investment banking, financing, securities, treasury services, asset management, research and more. Mizuho’s operations in the Americas connect a broad client base of major corporations, financial institutions and public sector groups to local markets and a vast global network. Mizuho Americas is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG), which is comprised of offices in nearly 40 countries, approximately 60,000 employees, and assets of more than USD 1.8 trillion. Learn more at mizuhoamericas.com.

Mizuho Bank Ltd. offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer -M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

We are a leading global bank, with one of the largest customer bases in Japan, and a global network of financial and business centers. We continue to pride ourselves on our "customer first" principle as a centerpiece in servicing both our individual and corporate customers, with the goal of becoming their most trusted bank.