Associate - European Corporate Coverage - Energy & Utilities (2682)

We are looking for an Associate to join our Energy & Utilities team in the European Corporate Coverage department.

Duties And Responsibilities

Critical member of the Energy & Utilities coverage team, supporting business development, origination and portfolio management activities across a portfolio of integrated energy, UK utilities and fast-growth new energies clients.

Key Aspects Of The Role Are:

• Preparation/coordination of client and prospect pitches/presentations
• Financial modelling and corporate finance analysis of clients and prospects/targets – both ‘ordinary course’ and event-driven
• Identification of new business opportunities that support the team in building and deepening sustainable client relationships
• Close collaboration with EMEA CIB product areas and overseas teams
• Regular maintenance of client accounts and Salesforce
• Completion of internal briefing memos, committee papers, KYC, and other ad-hoc portfolio requests
• Coordination and execution of transactions by working with the senior Coverage Bankers and relevant internal stakeholders

Qualifications, Skills, And Experience

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• Corporate finance experience/qualification highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of, and interest in, the global energy sector
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, including financial modelling
• Customer-centric approach
• Demonstrable ability to innovate, support change and problem solve
• Collaborative nature to contribute to a successful team performance
• Sound knowledge of the Banking Industry
• High level of computer literacy and skills in data manipulation / presentation
• Language skills are an asset, but not essential

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@mhcb.co.uk and we will be happy to help.