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Why Mizuho
At Mizuho Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.
It’s the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition and drive, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.
About the Team
We offer optimal financial advisory services with focus on Southeast Asia, including Japan, to meet clients’ needs based on extensive experience and know-how backed by a strong record of accomplishments.
Working closely with counterpart professionals in Japan, Hong Kong and other SEA countries, we provide clients with comprehensive financial services ranging from advisory services to financing required for M&A deals.
Summary
Reporting in to the Head of M&A Advisory, you will possess comprehensive knowledge of the financial markets and investment banking business with an exceptional knowledge of understanding transaction cycle.
You are a strong team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with strong presentation and public speaking skills to liaise with clients and like-minded professionals. Your attention to detail is exemplary and you are well organised and thorough with the desire for continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- As a project manager and/or a team member of a deal you will execute M&A transactions including researching a sector, examining valuations of a company, supervising due diligence, structuring a deal, documentation, making advices on negotiation tactics, attending various meetings or negotiations to support clients and any other execution-related activity associated with an M&A deal.
- Ensure successful execution of mandates, including working with the team and alongside other departments within MHFG including MHSC, MHBK and external advisors (legal advisors, FDD TDD teams, etc).
- Origination of transaction opportunities for Mizuho’s clients through own business network, partner/no partner investment banks, boutique firms and advisory firms or by directly contacting to companies after analysing their background.
- Work with internal teams and MHFG including MHSC and MHBK for the production of presentation materials and prepare transaction documents for the successful procurement of the mandate.
- To supervise and create presentation materials to originate M&A deals.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor degree essential, preferably in Accounting, Economics or Business Studies
- Advanced language skills in both English and Japanese (written and spoken) required due to frequent detailed communication with Japanese clients and liaising with various departments in Headquarters
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- At least 15 years of experience in sell/buy M&A advisory and/or PE required, preferably in one or more focus sectors
Company Overview
The Mizuho Financial Group is a global financial services leader with offices in nearly 40 countries. Mizuho provides expertise in retail banking, corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, capital markets, and sales and trading, to help businesses develop and find new opportunities for growth.
Within the Group, Mizuho Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (“MHSS”) is a Singapore-based group company of Mizuho Securities, part of the Mizuho Financial Group. MHSS is an established securities firm with over thirty years of history in Singapore. We offer many services, with an emphasis and expertise in futures clearing services, fixed income and equity sales, DCM, M&A advisory and wealth management. As a major subsidiary of the global Mizuho Securities firm, our focus is to serve customers in Southeast Asia, as well as the greater Asia-Pacific region. Ultimately, our goal is to provide our customers a world-class suite of services across both primary and secondary capital markets.
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