Investment & Corporate Banking - Structured Products Structuring and Analytics - Associate

Job Summary:

Mizuho is hiring for an Associate position on its New York-based Structured Products Structuring and Analytics team. The hire’s primary responsibilities will include providing structuring and analytical support for Mizuho’s public and private ABS and bank-funded securitization transactions, in addition to assisting with client presentations focused on asset analysis, structural recommendations, and transaction optimization. Mizuho’s Structured Products team is responsible for the origination, marketing, and execution of all primary market ABS offerings issued by its clients. The group works in partnership with Mizuho’s industry / relationship coverage teams.

Role Description:

• Perform all structuring work related to the Structured Products team’s Left and Active Lead roles, including collateral analysis and deal modeling using Excel, Intex, CAS, and VBA. Primary asset classes include, but are not limited to aircraft, auto loan, auto lease, auto floorplan, auto fleet, credit card, consumer loan, data center, equipment loans and leases, student loan, and other esoteric assets.
• Explain and present structural output to clients and investors.
• Create transaction models, including credit risk retention models, which can be used by issuers.
• Assist ABS investors with structural and modeling questions related to Bank’s Left and Active Lead roles.
• Work with Accountants on the Bank’s Left Lead roles to tie-out on collateral stratification and cash flow models.
• Participate in client meetings with a focus on structural recommendations and solutions.
• Support the Bank-funded Securitization team with structuring and break-even loss analysis on their securitization transactions.
• Take initiative to use AI tools to develop new infrastructure to speed up delivery time for pitches, models and analysis across the suite of covered structured products.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science.
• At least 3 years of ABS Structuring experience with a top tier global bank or similar.
• Leading knowledge of Excel, Intex, CAS, VBA, and Bloomberg (experience with AI tools a plus).
• Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information/data and create models.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to effectively convey ideas.
• Creativity and intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Series 79 & 63.

Pay Transparency:

The expected base salary for this role will be in the range of $175k-$225k. 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.

Application Window:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Mizuho does not sponsor applicants for work visas or offer any employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, any sponsorship or administrative assistance or execution of any documentation related to F-1 (CPT/OPT/STEM OPT), TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1 or H-1B application.