Executive Director, Leveraged Finance & Acquisitions

Mizuho

Sydney

On-site

AUD 260,000 - 380,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Mizuho Bank Australia is seeking a senior Leveraged Finance professional to originate, structure, and execute complex sponsor-backed and event-driven opportunities. You will lead deal teams and coordinate internal stakeholders to deliver tailored financing solutions across leveraged loans, acquisition facilities, recapitalisations and related structures.

The role requires a deep understanding of Australian and international leveraged finance markets, with a proven track record in managing

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, commerce, economics or related discipline.
12+ years’ experience in leveraged finance, acquisition finance, sponsor finance, investment banking or structured lending.
Strong understanding of Australian and international leveraged finance markets.
Demonstrated execution experience across complex sponsor-backed and event-driven transactions.
Strong network across private equity sponsors, institutional investors and advisory communities.
Proven capability leading negotiations and managing complex stakeholder environments.
Advanced financial modelling and credit analysis capability.
Deep understanding of leveraged loan markets, capital structures and debt products.
Strong knowledge of syndicated lending, underwriting and debt capital markets execution.
Proven leadership and team management experience.

Responsibilities

Leading the structuring and execution of Leveraged buyouts, Acquisition financings , recapitalisations and dividend recaps - managing the transaction processes from origination through financial close
Coordinating internal stakeholders including credit, legal, syndications, risk, treasury and operations teams.
Structuring and executing financing solutions related to strategic corporate events
Assessing market dynamics, transaction catalysts and execution risks in time-sensitive environments.
Presenting transactions to internal credit and investment committees.
Monitoring portfolio performance, market trends and leverage finance conditions.
Ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal and internal risk frameworks.
Mentoring and develop junior bankers and execution professionals.
Leading deal teams across multiple concurrent transactions.
Fostering a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, execution excellence and client outcomes.
Contributing to strategic planning and broader platform initiatives.