Investment & Corporate Banking - ABS Origination – Experienced Analyst/Associate (Finance)
An Analyst/Associate position on Mizuho's ABS Origination team based in New York which is part of the Securitized Products Origination team. The team is responsible for the origination, marketing, and execution of all primary market ABS offerings issued by the Bank's clients in the US for both public and private transactions. The team works in partnership with the Banking Americas relationship coverage teams aligned across industry sectors as well as Mizuho's Securitization Products team. Mizuho's ABS team touches a wide range of consumer and commercial asset classes including automobile and equipment loans, leases, and floorplan, consumer and commercial credit cards, student loans, personal loans, home improvement loans, handset receivables and other asset classes.
Our clients include leading captive and independent financial companies, banks, and corporates in both the US and abroad. Our group regularly collaborates with analytics, trading, sales, syndicate, derivatives, corporate banking and investment banking professionals across the organization. An Analyst/Associate on the team will have the opportunity for a deep level of engagement in all deal and pitching activities across our entire client base.
Mizuho is consistently a market leader in both traditional and non-traditional ABS asset classes.
Role Description:
- Support all aspects of the ABS new issue origination and execution processes for Mizuho's client base
- Provide clients with updates on market pricings, news, and trends and how these affect their access to the markets
- Work with our trading and syndicate desks on rate views, product management and deal execution
- Prepare client presentations and other materials
- Perform collateral analysis using Excel, Intex, CAS, and VBA on different types of asset pools, including but not limited to auto loans/leases, credit cards, student loans, and equipment loans/leases
- Develop rating agency materials and presentations to support the transaction's rating
- Review structuring models and prepare transaction analytics
- Develop materials for the sales and syndication process
- Respond to investor inquiries and aggregate investor feedback
- Perform company, industry and asset research
- Develop advanced Excel, PowerPoint and ABS modelling skills
- Participate in client meetings
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree added plus
- At least 2-3 years of relevant work experience
- Experience in executing term ABS transactions
- In-depth understanding of the ABS market, multiple asset classes and types of structures
- 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 Microsoft Office and Bloomberg
- Series 79 & 63 (can be obtained upon hire)
The expected base salary ranges from $120K - $175K. 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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