Investment and Corporate Banking – Real Estate, Analyst/Associate - Mizuho Securities USA Inc.

Seeking an Investment and Corporate Banking Analyst/Associate to join the Real Estate Team. This role is to support a team that advises real estate companies and sponsors on capital raises in the public and private markets, strategic endeavors and partnerships and optimal capital structure. In addition to the advisory role, this team acts as a lender to the real estate client base and is also responsible for cross selling real estate clients on the full suite of Mizuho core products (in particular across the equity and debt spectrum).

Expectations include:

• Become an expert in the real estate sector and in particular this group's core specialization within real estate (Shopping Center, Net Lease, and Mall)
• Follow industry trends and client developments
• Become an expert in capital markets and the financial products real estate companies utilize to support their strategy and growth
• Conduct extensive research and analysis to support projects and advisory efforts
• Financial modeling, valuation, comparable & relative value analyses and market-specific analysis
• Facilitate and coordinate product group idea generation and solutions
• Draft client pitches and marketing materials including M&A, Advisory and Capital Markets
• Assist in financing structuring, underwriting transactions, due diligence and execution
• Assist in the development and continued cultivation of client relationships
• Maintain internal databases to track comps, deal flow, capital markets

Qualifications :

• Bachelor degree in Finance or Economics or a minimum of 1-3-years corporate finance and capital markets experience
• Candidate MUST have experience in the Real Estate industry sector (academic or work related)
• Knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets and risk & pricing analysis
• Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative ideas
• 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 convey ideas
• Creativity and intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work independently and must be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Advanced proficiency with FactSet, CapitalIQ, Bloomberg, Microsoft Office
• Series 79 & 63 will be required at hire or soon thereafter

The expected base salary ranges from $100K - $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.

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