Investment & Corporate Banking - Portfolio Management Director - Project Finance Agency Lead

nditions precedent for drawdowns and repayments on deals in portfolio

• Distribute required information and/or reports of such agent transactions to each participant

• Communicate as necessary with sponsors, borrowers, participants, lawyers, consultants, and related parties

• Interact and maintain relationships with other agency banks and borrowers

• Ensure the team provides a high level of customer service to sponsors, borrowers, lenders, and internal Mizuho groups

• Perform employee reviews, provide performance feedback, guide and train staff

• Hire staff when necessary which involves obtaining approvals for positions, interviewing candidates, and working with HR throughout the hiring process

• Assign coverage of agency roles across the team

• Establish best practices for performing the agency roles and related tasks

• Review and comment on draft loan documentation from an agency perspective before closings

• Keep accurate and secured operations with all work completed timely

• Perform periodic internal reporting requirements in accordance with policy and procedures

• Coordinate loan administrative matters with the back office

• Support the Project Finance Origination Team as required

Administrative :

• Maintain agency files, legal documents, and other relevant information

• Collect Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence and customer onboarding requirements

• Interact and coordinate administrative matters with other departments

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Other :

• Mentor and develop talent by helping and supporting the transition of junior staff to work independently

• Support management with ad-hoc requests

• Attend bank meetings (domestic and international) as needed

• Work overtime or during weekend when necessary

Minimum Job Requirements or Experience:

• Eligible to work in the US

• Undergraduate degree required in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration; Advanced degree: MBA, MS or LLM

• 10+ years experience in Agency Services or Portfolio Management supporting Project Finance transactions

• Ability to read and understand loan documents

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Effective qualitative and quantitative analytical skill

• Capacity to effectively organize and multi-task in a fast paced environment

• Advanced PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Spanish bilingual language skills is a plus

The expected base salary ranges from $190K - $250k. 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 https://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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