Structured Finance – Portfolio Manager – Associate

About the Opportunity

Who are we? We are not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above. Here, every person is respected because of their differences, not in spite of them. We pride ourselves on a culture of purpose, passion, and compassion. At Mizuho, 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. Working for Mizuho opens doors not just to a rewarding career with excellent prospects, but to lasting friendships with colleagues from diverse cultures. 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, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.

Responsibilities

• Account management of a range of Real Estate Finance (REF) and Securitised Product (SP) assets
• Diligent and proactive credit monitoring of the REF and SP portfolio
• Complete all regular credit processes on the REF and SP assets
• Administration tasks relating to a portfolio of REF and SP assets
• Active interface with internal departments
• Maintenance of good relationships with stakeholders

About You

What do you need to succeed? Sound knowledge on the REF and SP and good understanding of risks associated with REF and SP transactions. Project Finance (PF) experience is a plus but not essential. Good knowledge and interpretation of legal documentation. Good financial analytical skills / interpretation of financial models with ability to run sensitivities / accounting knowledge. Demonstrable experience in managing a diverse portfolio of REF and SP assets. Ability to solve problems, make decisions and innovate. Excellent communication skills, self-motivation and flexible work approach. Independent thinker but collaborative nature in working with REF and SP origination teams and wider MHBK and MHI to contribute to a successful team performance. Good organizational and time management skills and ability to work under pressure at times. Second language skills desirable. Education minimum 2 A-Levels but Bachelor’s degree or equivalent desirable.

Benefits

• 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

About Company

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. At Mizuho, we are committed to supporting equality, diversity, and equality, and seek to create a workplace that is fully inclusive. We welcome applications from all sections of the community that we operate in and from all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation, beliefs, gender identities, and disabilities. If you require more information about our equal opportunities policy or wish to discuss any accessibility requirements or reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@mizuhoemea.com and we will be happy to help.