Mizuho
Real Estate Finance - Vice President
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Profile Summary
Supports the origination, execution, and portfolio management of Real Estate Finance transactions across EMEA. The role is responsible for leading the execution of financing opportunities, managing internal and external stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle, and supporting the development of client relationships and business opportunities. Working closely with senior members of the team, the Vice President contributes to the successful delivery of the Real Estate Finance strategy and broader business objectives.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Support the origination and execution of REF transactions across EMEA
- Lead the execution of financing opportunities in accordance with Mizuho policies and procedures
- Take ownership of preparation of credit applications, transaction approval materials, KYC processes, and internal committee submissions
- Coordinate transaction due diligence processes, including engagement with legal advisers, valuation providers, technical consultants, and other external stakeholders
- Review financing documentation and support transaction structuring, negotiation, and execution activities
- Manage internal deal processes and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely progression of transactions
- Support ongoing management and monitoring of the REF portfolio in line with internal risk management policies
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients, sponsors, financial institutions, and other market participants
- Work closely with syndications and other product teams to support successful execution of the REF strategy
- Maintain oversight of the transaction pipeline and provide timely updates to senior management
- Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and industry activity to support business development initiatives and client engagement
- Support senior members of the team in strategic projects and broader business development activities
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Qualifications, Skills, And Experience
- 5+ years’ experience in commercial real estate finance
- Strong transaction execution experience across REF transactions, including credit analysis, due diligence, documentation review, and internal approval processes
- Strong financial modelling, cashflow analysis, and quantitative skills
- Understanding of international real estate debt markets, syndicated loan markets, and commercial real estate financing structures
- Experience managing multiple transactions and workstreams simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively and build strong working relationships
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including preparation of high-quality credit papers, committee materials, and client presentation materials
- Commercial mindset with ability to identify opportunities and support business growth
- High level of computer literacy and ability to analyse and present data effectively
- Collaborative approach and ability to contribute positively to team development and performance
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification
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What Mizuho Can Offer You
Here at Mizuho, there are fantastic progression opportunities and clear paths to promotion. We will give you ample opportunity to affect change and to help grow our business.
In addition to the great opportunity outlined above we are also currently able to offer:
- 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
For applicable roles only
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 inclusion, 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 – recruitment@mizuhoemea.com and we will be happy to help.
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