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We are recruiting for an Analyst for the Business Analysis team within the International Acquisition Finance Department.
Profile Summary
Business Analysis Team (BAT) sits within the International Acquisition Finance Department (IAFD) and provides essential Middle Office support to the Front Office teams within IAFD. BAT supports both the Asset Management team (including the managed account platform – Stratum) and the Origination team within IAFD and our main duties include assisting the front office teams in the preparation of credit applications, undertaking ratings for new transactions as well as regular and special reviews, submission of KYC / AML information for new customers, carrying out checking, reconciliation and rating reviews to ensure integrity of data, and preparation of various portfolio, financial and Management information reports for both IAFD, Head Office and external Stratum investors.
The successful candidate will be joining a fast-paced middle office team which provides high quality, accurate and invaluable support for the IAFD front office teams which it sits alongside.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Carry out the internal rating process on both existing portfolio borrowers and potential new borrowers arising from new transactions. Construction of ratings recommendations to Front Office and Credit Department based on Audited Accounts, Financial Due Diligence, Commercial Due Diligence and DCF Model to ensure consistent approach in line with internal procedures
- Assisting the front office teams with the preparation of credit applications
- Accurate production of regular reporting and management information
- Monitoring covenants and delivery of financial reporting
- KYC / AML analysis and submission in addition to annual rolling reviews
- Preparation of booking instruction and reconciliation of data input
- Carry out any other BAT related tasks, as and when required
- Any other duties as required to support the strategy of IAFD and the bank
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Highly numerate and capable of analysing company accounts
- Experience and knowledge of leverage finance and the syndicated loans market
- Knowledge of credit risk / credit analysis
- Understanding of basic compliance requirements
- Ability to work fast and accurately under pressure
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent (desirable)
We champion a flexible work environment, as we understand the need for people to meet other commitments or simply strike a good work-life balance. As such, we are happy to talk flexible working for this role such as reduced working hours. The role will also include homeworking.
At Mizuho we are committed to supporting equality and diversity, and seek to create a workplace that is fully inclusive. We welcome applications from all sections of the community that we operate in and from all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation, beliefs, gender identities and disabilities.
If you require more information about our equal opportunities policy or wish to discuss any accessibility requirements or reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team – recruitment@mizuhoemea.com and we will be happy to help.
Mizuho Bank provides financial and strategic solutions for the increasingly diverse and sophisticated needs of international clients, focusing its efforts on serving major corporations, financial institutions, individuals and public sector entities. A relationship management approach to serving clients enables Mizuho Bank, together with group companies including Mizuho Trust & Banking and Mizuho Securities, to develop customised solutions in areas such as corporate, structured and project finance, transaction banking and risk management.
