Investment & Corporate Banking - Asset Backed Debt Syndicate Analyst

Mizuho Securities USA LLC is a leading firm in corporate and investment banking, providing comprehensive coverage and solutions to a diverse client base. They are seeking a highly motivated Asset Backed Debt Syndicate Analyst to assist in the distribution and execution of investment grade and asset backed securities offerings, while gaining valuable experience in investment banking and capital markets.

What you'll do:

• Assist in the origination of investment grade and asset backed mandates, by providing relevant market data and commentary
• Gain broad understanding of the investment grade, asset backed, and corporate banking business
• Support deal executions by preparing internal marketing materials, liaising with the salesforce, and managing the orderbook building process through our bookbuilding application
• Manage the operations process, which includes coordinating with our internal operations team, settlements manager, sales and trading personnel, compliance, market risk and treasury
• Analyze issuance data, macroeconomic developments and other market trends to prepare insightful daily, weekly and quarterly materials for clients as well as senior level management
• Maintain internal deal and market databases that are used by each respective product group
• Monitor risk positions and ensure compliance
• Work alongside our IT project management team to develop and manage information technology solutions regarding data maintenance and desk productivity
• Develop strong working relationships with peers and senior managers in Capital Markets and other divisions of the firm in the U.S. and cross-border
• Coordinate with internal teams, including capital markets, legal, and compliance, to ensure smooth deal execution and adherence to regulatory guidelines

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree: Preferably in Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and succinctly
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate on cross-functional projects
• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Intellectual curiosity for markets and the products, with a passion for learning
• One year of relevant experience preferred, but not required

Benefits:

• Generous employee benefits package
• Successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus