Associate - European Corporate Coverage - Fixed term contract

Profile Summary

ECC is the Client Coverage and Origination team for Corporate clients in the EU region. The fundamental role of the Associate is to support the marketing and origination of new business opportunities globally across the Industrials clients located in the UK, Ireland & Nordic area of the EMEA region, support the marketing and origination of large complex transactions, as well as to support critical internal processes. Key activities include management of both client oriented work and internal processes.

The role will require close global coordination with other international offices and divisions of the bank, including partners across the full suite of products including LCM, DCM, ECM, Trade, Global Subsidiaries business and Treasury incl. forex, rates and deposits.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Take ownership in the preparation of materials including sector updates, briefing papers / memos, account plans, relationship return models as well as client presentation materials.
• Support financial analysis and modelling to support bespoke client marketing and internal applications and processes.
• Assist in the maintenance and input of client activity data and pipeline items into the client relationship management system.
• Assist in coordinating and executing transactions with the relevant internal product groups and business functions.
• Provide effective support to the Relationship Managers and help them manage the overall client relationship including through communication with clients.
• Establish strong credit risk judgement, acting as the first line of defence in terms of the Bank’s credit assessment, including proactive interaction with the credit team and analysis of client financial performance, and assessment of risks and mitigants for key transactions.
• Develop and maintain a strong network across the Bank.
• Other duties as may be required.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• University Degree or equivalent with professional qualifications
• Prior experience within a top tier Corporate or Investment Bank in a client-facing role/team – previous sector/industry experience desirable
• Excellent mathematical / analytical skills, modelling knowledge, research capability and skills in corporate finance
• Ability to interpret and analyse financial statements, market data and industry information
• Self-motivated with the ability to understand new topics quickly and apply knowledge gained
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Team-orientated with excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Strong computer literacy and knowledge & application of external data sources

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 – [email protected] and we will be happy to help.