Analyst (Operator), Syndication Loan Team, Loan Operations Section

Company Overview

Mizuho has a long-term commitment to the Hong Kong market. With strong ties to Mizuho’s global network and a workforce of over 600 staff in Hong Kong, we are able to help corporations in Hong Kong to expand their business worldwide. Our clients primarily comprise Japanese and non-Japanese corporations (including those domiciled in the PRC), financial institutions, and government and quasi-government organizations. We provide a full spectrum of corporate banking services to our customers including syndicated loans, treasury, transaction banking, financial advisory, project finance, merger and acquisition, leveraged finance, and structured finance.

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 is 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

Loan Operations Section is responsible for executing bilateral loans and syndicated loans drawdown, rollover and repayment and the related booking. It also ensures the loan conditions are met and properly registered before execution. Moreover, it processes the agency loan operations and settlements which include execution of drawdown, rollover and repayment, confirmation and notification of drawdown, interest due and rate fixing to the borrowers and the syndicated loan participants.

The Syndication Loan Team is responsible for managing the daily demanding and more complexed Syndication Loan transactions. The team is required to support LOP to handle system projects initiated by Head Office.

Role requirements

• To process and check the booking and settlement of the operations handled by the Section, for bilateral / syndicated / agent loans and guarantee issuance, etc.
• To arrange for necessary fund disbursements, etc.;
• To alert superiors of operation and control deficiencies;
• To prepare relevant reports required by superiors, the Management, Head Office and the regulators within deadline;
• To answer the general enquiries of internal and external parties in relation to the Section’s operations;
• To prepare, review and check loan agreements, loan confirmations, audit confirmations, balance certificates, etc.;
• To observe and comply with all the established operation / procedure manuals and guidelines;
• To provide inputs to the re-engineering and enhancement projects for operations, control and IT enhancement;
• To perform other general administration duties for the Section.

Essential Functions

• Support Loan Operations Section to conduct the daily operations, solve issues, promote customer satisfaction and perform all other administrative tasks in order to be in line with management's directions and comply with H.O. and local regulatory requirements.

Competencies

• We are looking for an individual who has mind-set to make improvements for higher productivity and performance;
• Continuously acquiring necessary knowledge through day to day work and training, the individual should learn to work independently or in a team;
• 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;
• 1-2 years of experience in handling Syndication or Agency Loans administration;
• A team player, agility to learn and attention to details;
• Fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin an advantage;
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Application

Employment of the in-scope positions are subject to Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (MRCS) as per regulatory requirement. For details, please refer to (Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme Phase 2 I The Hong Kong Association of Banks).

Please indicate your current and expected salary on CV for the application.

Mizuho Bank Limited

Mizuho Bank, Ltd. in Hong Kong 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 35 countries, approximately 52,000 employees, and assets of almost USD 2 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.mizuhogroup.com

Mizuho’s People Philosophy

The Mizuho People Philosophy serves as the guiding standard for embodying Mizuho’s Corporate Identity. It establishes the fundamental philosophy for the ways we support people within Mizuho, based on our belief that our people’s growth and fulfillment are essential to achieving our corporate goals. Mizuho is committed to:

• Supporting the professional growth of people
• Recognizing people who promote Mizuho’s Values
• Fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive as their true selves

The full text for the Mizuho People Philosophy can be accessed via this link:

https://www.mizuhogroup.com/sustainability/social/employees

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