Credit Analyst, Japanese Corporates (bilingual Japanese-English)

About the Team

Americas Corporate Banking Department No.1 (West) covers Commercial Banking and CIB business with Japanese and Asian corporate clients doing business primarily in the West coast in USA .

Summary

As a Credit Analyst, you will have primary responsibility for managing all credit-related activities for the Bank’s Clients including execution, monitoring, reporting in a manner consistent with the Bank’s internal policies and guidelines. This would include client contacts to have a current and prospective view of the client, its industry, and build an active network throughout the Bank.

Core Responsibilities

• The Credit Analyst will be based in Los Angeles with primary responsibility for assisting and managing designated Japanese-Asian Corporate Credit Portfolio

• Provide Support from end to end execution of transactions including credit analysis, financial modeling, recommending internal credit ratings, and documentation of agreements

• Ongoing monitoring of the portfolio, including preparing regular credit and portfolio reviews, timely and accurate update of credit lines, and tracking of various covenants

• Understand various techniques and methods of credit analysis, accounting treatments, financial adjustments etc.

• Support Americas Credit Risk Management Compliance requirements in line with local regulations, audits

• Develop and maintain open communication channels and strong working relationships with relevant divisions and business units

• Other related duties as assigned by the team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related area

• Some credit credentials, analytical skills with in-depth knowledge of accounting and corporate finance

• Possesses quantitative and qualitative ability in analyzing, interpreting financial statements, including ratio analysis, cash flow analysis, and ability to present in thoughtful narratives into logical conclusions.

• Ability to perform well under pressure in a demanding environment managing multiple tasks at the same time.

• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work well in a team environment, and strong interest in client interaction.

• Strong sense of accountability and ownership of tasks

• Highly motivated with a natural passion to learn and inquisitive personality

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English required, and proficiency in Japanese is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint

The expected base salary ranges from $65,000 - $80,000. 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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Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.   

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill​, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.​​

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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