Infrastructure & Advisory - Analyst

The Infrastructure & Advisory (I&A) team is seeking an Associate to join its growing platform in EMEA.

The successful candidate will be part of the I&A execution team, supporting a broad range of financing and financial advisory assignments across the infrastructure sector. The role offers exposure to multiple products and transaction types, including project finance, acquisition financing, M&A advisory, financing advisory and capital raising transactions.

Working closely with senior bankers, Vice Presidents and Directors across the platform, the Associate will play a key role in transaction execution, financial analysis, client engagement and business development activities, while helping to mentor junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the Infrastructure & Advisory franchise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the execution and delivery of financing and financial advisory transactions across the Infrastructure & Advisory business.

• Work on a broad range of transaction types, including project finance, acquisition financing, M&A advisory, financing advisory and capital raising mandates.

• Lead the preparation and review of financial models, valuation analyses and other quantitative assessments.

• Prepare and review client presentations, pitchbooks, information memoranda, credit applications and internal committee materials.

• Conduct industry, market, company and transaction research to support client coverage, strategic analysis and business development initiatives.

• Coordinate and support due diligence processes through the review and analysis of financial, commercial, legal and technical information.

• Assist with transaction structuring, documentation, approvals and execution processes.

• Manage workstreams and coordinate effectively with internal product, sector and regional teams as well as external advisers and clients.

• Support client relationship management activities and contribute to the development of new business opportunities.

• Mentor and support Analysts within the Infrastructure & Advisory junior pool.

• Develop a broad understanding of infrastructure financing structures, strategic advisory situations and capital markets solutions across sectors.

• Maintain transaction records and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

• Undertake ad hoc analysis, strategic projects and other assignments as required.

• 1-3 years’ experience in investment banking, corporate finance, project finance, acquisition finance, M&A, transaction services, consulting or a related financial services environment.

• Strong analytical, financial and problem-solving capabilities.

• Advanced financial modelling, valuation and financial statement analysis skills.

• Demonstrated interest in infrastructure, energy, utilities, transport, digital infrastructure or related sectors.

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience working directly with clients, advisers and transaction counterparties.

• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment and support the development of junior colleagues.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification with a strong academic record.

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave
• Company pension, * Competitive starting salary, plus discretionary bonus
• Non-contributory pension
• 27 days’ annual leave
• Core working hours*
• Hybrid working - office and home based*
• Virtual GP

• Wellbeing benefits, including Mental Health Allies and First Aiders

• For applicable roles only

At Mizuho, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.