Investment & Corporate Banking | Infrastructure & Project Finance | Digital Infrastructure – Director (Finance)
Mizuho's Project Finance platform is a global business and consistently top ranked in the Americas. Based in NY, the team provides a broad range of financial advisory, debt structuring and arrangement for large-scale, capital-intensive projects across the full infrastructure spectrum: oil & gas, renewables, conventional power transmission, data centers, and transportation for both greenfield and acquisition financing. The team is integrated within Investment Banking and supported by a full ecosystem across Mizuho to provide full service to our clients and retain top 10 status.
Role Summary:
- Play a critical role in origination, structuring, originating and managing execution of digital infrastructure transactions
- Lead efforts with partners to develop digital infrastructure strategy and
- Cultivate relationships with top-tier and emerging developers active across the the sector
- Work closely with internal partners across Capital Markets (DCM & ECM), Financial Sponsors, Rates / Derivatives, Risk, etc.
- Mentor, develop and train Analysts and Associates across the platform to expand team capabilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
Independently perform the above function. The assignment will involve having a meaningful presence in the market via calling on clients, presenting at conferences, negotiating mandates, reviewing legal documents and having the opportunity to shape and mold business strategy as the sector continues to evolve.
Specific duties include:
- Develop and implement business plans. Work alongside senior partners to manage client relationships
- Originate new project finance opportunities comprised of advising and lending as well as obtain mandates and/or execute non-recourse and limited recourse financings
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities across multiple transactions and proactively manage junior staff and deal team accordingly
- Manage preparation of credit applications for all new transactions, manage the credit process with the Credit Department and back office, perform any due diligence activities, and negotiate documentation
- Cross-sell other Mizuho financial services, including, but not limited to: ECM, Derivative Solutions, DCM, Financial Advisory and Ratings Advisory
- Contribute to the development and execution of the group's overall business plan
- Stay abreast of industry trends and current market conditions and collaborate with the Team Leader to establish a business strategy for Power & Infrastructure client accounts
- Support marketing and origination of new transactions by prospecting for new clients, preparing pitch books or other marketing materials and attending client meetings with senior colleagues
- Delegate and review the work of junior members of the team and provide guidance and feedback
- Attend bank meetings, industry events, conferences, and seminars
- Ensure compliance of all internal and external matters in accordance with banking regulations, bank policy and best practices
- Perform other duties as required or assigned
Requirements:
- MBA, MS or LLM degrees with a strong quantitative background, or other relevant work experience
- 7+ years' experience in Project Finance and 5+ years' credit experience in a commercial bank
- Existing client relationships with top and mid-tier sponsors
- Established relationships with other project finance banks working in the region as well as ECA's, multi-laterals and development banks
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Advanced skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
The expected base salary ranges from $275K - $300K. 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.
