Profile Summary

Mizuho’s Sponsor Coverage & Leveraged Finance (‘SC&LF) team is a leading participant in the European leveraged loan market, with a strong reputation, broad access to new deal flow and a substantial balance sheet dedicated to the asset class. The SC&LF Portfolio Management team participates in financing transactions for private equity and corporate clients and actively manages a portfolio of leveraged loans and sponsor-backed infrastructure assets across a broad range of sectors. The team also provides ongoing credit monitoring and day-to-day portfolio management support for a portfolio of leveraged loans held within the Stratum managed account platform. This role will primarily focus on the management of a sponsor-backed infrastructure portfolio, including ongoing credit and financing monitoring, portfolio management activities, and transaction-related requests following the origination of the financing. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, highly numerate individual with a client-focused mindset. A strong foundation in credit analysis, together with proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and sensitivity analysis, is essential.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Actively manage own portfolio of mainly sponsor-backed infrastructure as well as leverage loan assets (from time to time) and assist and manage Analysts on portfolio requests, as required.
• Provide timely updates to the head of portfolio management on deal related developments and where necessary providing updates and recommendations on strategy to senior management.
• Assist in the preparation and review of any ongoing internal reporting requirements (ratings, credit reviews) and work closely with middle and back office(s) to ensure ongoing management of loan facilities.
• Provide day-to-day control and support all aspects of the deal process.
• Develop/strengthen relationships with key portfolio clients and external counterparties.
• Provide general support to other team members where required.