Company Overview

Mizuho Bank, Limited has a long-term commitment to the Hong Kong market.   With a strong global connection and a workforce of over 600 staff in Hong Kong, Mizuho Bank, Limited, is able to help corporations in Hong Kong to expand their business worldwide.   Our clients comprise Japanese and non-Japanese corporations including PRC related ones, financial institutions, government and quasi-government organizations, etc.  We provide a full spectrum of corporate banking services to our customers including syndication loans, treasury, transaction banking, financial advisory, project finance, merger and acquisition, leveraged finance, structured finance, etc.

Why Mizuho

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.

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

East Asia Credit Department is responsible for performing credit reviews and analysis on existing and prospective customers, and other relevant parties, based on credit proposals and other information provided by the business promotion departments of HK Branch and other offices of the Bank.

Role requirements

• Credit analysis of non-Japanese corporate and FI customers in East Asia such as China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan;
• To perform credit reviews and analysis on existing and prospective corporate and FI customers (banks and non-banks such as security houses), and other relevant parties, based on credit proposal and other related information;
• To make independent, impartial and useful recommendations on credit proposals and credit-related matters to the management of the Department, based on the credit reviews and analysis;
• To gather credit-related information on the customers from internal and external sources, e.g. FI customers, public authorities and institutions, credit agencies, other banks, etc;
• To visit customers (offices/premises) whenever necessary to obtain more in-depth and accurate information;.

Essential Functions

• The individual makes independent, impartial and useful recommendations on credit proposals and credit related matters to the management of the Division, based on the credit review and analysis
• He/she assigns credit ratings to borrowers, guarantors and other obligors in accordance with the Rating Procedures and other relevant Rules as imposed by the Bank
• The individual performs periodical and special credit reviews and assessments as deemed necessary by the Division (e.g. Close Watch, Self-Assessment, Strict Management Claims Determination, etc.)
• He/she gathers credit and related information on the customers or related industry, from internal and external sources (e.g. customers of the Bank, buyers and suppliers, public authorities and institutions, credit agencies, other banks, etc.)

Competencies

• We are looking for an individual who proactively initiate changes and improvements for higher productivity/performance
• The individual should put into practice Mizuho’s mission, vision, values, and clearly delivers them to junior staff
• The individual respects for and commits to high standards of business conduct and integrity in conducting operations, reporting and etc.

Work experience, education and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Acct/Finance/Banking, CFA preferred;
• Min 5 yrs’ relevant experience preferably in banking industry;
• Fluent English; Japanese & Mandarin skills would be an added advantage;
• Good PC Skills in MS Word, Excel & Powerpoint;
• Good interpersonal & analytical skills;
• Able to work independently;
• Occasional business trips are required.

Mizuho Bank, Limited

Mizuho Bank Limited is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG). The Mizuho group is a global financial services leader with offices in nearly 40 countries, approximately 60,000 employees, and assets of more than USD 1.8 trillion. 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. To learn more: www.mizuho-fg.com

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