Investment & Corporate Banking - DCM Associate (Healthcare, Consumer & Industrials)

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated second- or third-year Associate to join our Investment Grade Debt Capital Markets group on the Healthcare, Consumer & Industrials team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on an industry-leading platform in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, supporting the origination, structuring, and execution of investment-grade debt transactions for corporate clients globally.

Responsibilities

• Support senior bankers in the execution of debt capital markets transactions, including bond offerings, liability management transactions, and capital structure advisory assignments
• Take ownership of transaction processes and coordinate key workstreams, including leading internal and external calls when appropriate
• Provide clients with timely market updates, insights, and actionable financing ideas via phone and email
• Conduct market research and analysis on macroeconomic trends, credit markets, investor sentiment, and primary / secondary bond market activity
• Prepare pitch books, client presentations, transaction materials, and market update materials
• Manage the end-to-end preparation, review, and execution workflow for client materials and transaction deliverables
• Monitor primary and secondary bond markets and provide relevant updates to internal stakeholders and clients
• Collaborate with syndicate, sales, trading, credit, legal, and other internal teams to ensure seamless transaction execution
• Support the team in maintaining and building strong client relationships through effective communication, thoughtful analysis, and exceptional service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field
• 4-5 years of experience in investment banking, capital markets, or a related financial services role, with a strong preference for a prior role in a fixed income-related position
• Strong understanding of fixed-income products, credit ratings, financial markets, investment-grade debt instruments, capital structures, and capital market dynamics
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, financial modeling, and fixed-income valuation
• Proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to operate efficiently under tight deadlines in a lean team environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Series 79 and 63 licenses

Pay

The expected base salary ranges from $110K - $130k. 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.

Benefits

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Application Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Mizuho does not sponsor applicants for work visas or offer any employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, any sponsorship or administrative assistance or execution of any documentation related to F-1 (CPT/OPT/STEM OPT), TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1 or H-1B application.