AVP Credit Analyst - Japanese Corporates

About the Team :

The Americas Risk Management (ARM) Credit Risk Team is responsible for reviewing and approving select transaction approvals and ongoing monitoring documentation for the Americas Corporate Banking Department #1 (ACBD1).

Summary :

You are open to new skills and potentially new industries. You have the capacity to serve as a linchpin between key stakeholders in ARM and ACBD1.

You also have corporate industry knowledge and a general understanding of U.S. Regulatory Ratings is key to making accurate recommendations to senior management.

Core Responsibilities :

• Reviews / assesses credit and rating applications, including creditworthiness of relevant obligors, financial performance, industry / peer analysis, loan structure, and risk / return.
• Presents requests for regulatory rating and local booking approval recommendations to senior management.
• Proactively monitors assigned portfolio with consideration to market data
• Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory expectations, specifically leveraged lending.
• Acts as liaison between, gathers information from and exchanges views with ACBD1 and senior management regarding issues related to rating applications, monitoring, analysis, standards and policies.

Qualifications :

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance / Economics or strong quantitative background
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Banking or Credit Risk-like role
• Demonstrated ability to analyze the creditworthiness of a borrower and its financial performance
• Clear understanding of Probability of Default and Regulatory Ratings
• Formalized credit training from an accredited financial institution and proficient financial modeling skills preferred
• Familiarity with Technology, Media / Telecom, Consumer, Auto and Healthcare industries is a plus
• Strong multitasking / time management skills and verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Capital IQ, Bloomberg, MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Bi-lingual in English and Japanese is a plus but not required

The expected base salary ranges from $90,000 - $140,000. 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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Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid 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.

Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of $2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia.

Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America.

Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia.

Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research.

Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.

Mizuho Americas 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 reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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