Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive starting salary plus discretionary bonus

About the Role
The Infrastructure & Advisory (I&A) team at Mizuho is seeking an Associate to join its growing platform in EMEA. You will be part of the I&A execution team, supporting a broad range of financing and financial advisory assignments across the infrastructure sector. This 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, you will play a key role in transaction execution, financial analysis, client engagement, and business development activities. You will also help mentor junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of the Infrastructure & Advisory franchise.

Key responsibilities include supporting the execution and delivery of financing and advisory transactions, leading preparation and review of financial models and valuation analyses, preparing client presentations and internal materials, conducting research to support client coverage and business development, coordinating due diligence processes, assisting with transaction structuring and execution, managing workstreams, supporting client relationship management, mentoring junior analysts, and maintaining transaction records in compliance with internal policies. You will also undertake ad hoc analysis and strategic projects as required.

What Mizuho can offer you
At Mizuho, you will find fantastic progression opportunities and clear paths to promotion. We provide ample opportunity to influence change and help grow our business. Additional benefits include a non-contributory pension, 27 days' annual leave, core working hours, hybrid working arrangements (office and home based), virtual GP, and wellbeing benefits including Mental Health Allies and First Aiders. We embrace flexible working arrangements such as part-time, job-sharing, and hybrid working where the role permits. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure support agile collaboration and inclusivity. We are committed to equality, diversity, and creating a fully inclusive workplace.

Experience
3-6 years' experience in investment banking, corporate finance, project finance, acquisition finance, M&A, transaction services, consulting, or a related financial services environment.

About you
Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving capabilities. Demonstrated interest in infrastructure, energy, utilities, transport, digital infrastructure, or related sectors. 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.

Qualifications
Advanced financial modelling, valuation, and financial statement analysis skills. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with a strong academic record.