SUMMARY:

Responsible for onboarding new clients and transactions, opening accounts when Mizuho serves as Deposit Bank, preparing and maintaining Portfolio Management reports, be primary point of contact for internal requests for information and coordinate the collection of that information, and help more senior team members perform agency services and portfolio management. As the Analyst progresses they will be assigned a portfolio of agency and portfolio management transactions. Duties on the assigned portfolio will include performing agency services and conducting independent analysis of credits, contracts, cash flow and budgets for the purpose of recommending approval, denial or alternate structure while addressing to Management and any credit deviations or concerns.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Portfolio Management Assistance:

• Onboarding of New Clients and Transactions: Work with the Project Finance Originations team and other internal groups to onboard new borrowers in an accurate and timely manner.

• Deposit Bank Account Opening / Administration: Open new accounts and resister time deposits in an accurate and timely manner for those transactions where Mizuho is the Account Bank.

• Reporting: Prepare and maintain Portfolio Management reports. Be the primary point of contact for internal requests for information and reports. Coordinate with requesting parties to understand the information request, communicate request to the Portfolio Monitoring team, and coordinate with team members on the collection of the information. Ensure requests and reports are completed within the specified deadlines.

• Inter Departmental Cooperation: Work closely with other internal groups to achieve excellent client service.

• Assisting more senior team members: Help with agency work and prepare portions of annual reviews.

Agency:

• Coordinate the action of the lenders as agent in accordance with the financing agreements

• Keep accurate and secured operation with all work completed timely and accurately

• Provide prompt service to the customer and lenders, as agent

• Control conditions precedent, drawdowns and repayments of the assigned transactions

• Coordinate the lenders' action for amendment, waver or consent requests.

• Distribute required information and/or reports of such agent transactions to each participant

• Take prompt action upon request from the participants

• Perform agent duties that require active communication with the sponsor, participants, lawyers, consultants and related parties

• Coordinate the action as directed by lender group for distressed transactions (restructuring and/or workout)

Portfolio Management:

• Monitor, analyze, and report to Credit and Management changes in a borrower’s credit quality

• Prepare amendment and waiver requests with analysis on credit impact and recommendation

• Provide on-going monitoring of transactions and adjust credit ratings when necessary

• Perform credit rating reviews and other periodic internal reporting requirements in accordance with credit policy and procedures

• Maintain credit files, financial files, legal documents and other relevant information

• Interact and maintain relationships with Agent banks and Borrowers

• Coordinate loan administrative matters with the back office

• Support Origination as required

Other:

• Support Management with Ad-hoc requests

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

• Visit sites and attend bank meetings (domestic and international) as needed

• Work overtime or during weekend when workload is heavy

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS OR EXPERIENCE:

• Eligible to work in the US

• Undergraduate degree required in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or Engineering; advanced degree is a plus - ie MBA, MS, or LLM degree

• 0-3 years experience in Agency Services or Portfolio Management supporting Project Finance transactions

• Ability to analyze credits, contracts, cash flow models and deal structures

• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Capacity to effectively organize and multi-task in a fast paced environment

• Advanced PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Spanish bilingual language skills is a plus

The expected base salary ranges from $80K - $95k. 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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with New York City law, employees based in Mizuho’s New York City office are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to work on-site (unless a legally-required accommodation 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.