Investment & Corporate Banking - Portfolio Management - Project Finance, Vice President (Agency[...]

Mizuho Bank USA in; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President for Project Finance agency services. This role involves managing a portfolio, ensuring compliance with loan provisions, and providing excellent service to clients and lenders. With a focus on mentorship and development, the successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, leveraging their expertise in finance and communication. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and offers opportunities for growth and advancement. If you're passionate about finance and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Agency Services supporting Project Finance transactions.
• Ability to analyze contracts and cash flow models.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned portfolio of Project Finance agency roles.
• Coordinate with lenders, borrowers, and legal counsel.

Skills

Project Finance

Loan Documentation Review

Client Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Finance

MBA or Advanced Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Investment & Corporate Banking - Portfolio Management - Project Finance, Vice President (Agency Services) (Finance)

Summary:

Responsible for autonomous oversight of an assigned portfolio of Project Finance agency roles including Administrative Agent, Intercreditor Agent, Depositary Bank, and Collateral Agent. Primary duties include reviewing loan documentation for agency provisions before and after financial closing, coordinating with lender groups, borrowers, legal counsel, and consultants, complying with loan provisions for draw requests and wire transfers, maintaining accurate collateral records.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Agency:

• Provide excellent service to clients and lenders
• Review draft loan documents prior to financial closing to ensure agency provisions are suitable to Mizuho. Interact with loan Originators and legal counsel to implement recommended changes.
• Review and track compliance deliverables for each new assigned transaction.
• Set up data sites for new deals and ensure lenders are added
• Coordinate the action of the lenders as Administrative Agent in accordance with the financing agreements
• Host calls among lenders, borrowers, and consultants
• Distribute required information and/or reports of such agent transactions to each participant
• Take prompt action upon request from the participants

Administrative:

• Comply with Mizuho's policies and procedures
• Complete work in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain organized file system for each deal
• Collect Know Your Customer due diligence and Customer onboarding requirements
• Interact and coordinate administrative matters with other departments
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Other:

• Mentor and develop talent by helping and supporting the transition of Junior Staff to work independently.
• Support Management with Ad-hoc requests
• Visit sites and attend bank meetings (domestic and international) as needed
• Work overtime when workload is heavy

Minimum Job Requirements or Experience:

• Eligible to work in the US
• Undergraduate degree required in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration; advanced degree is a plus - i.e. MBA, MS, or LLM degree
• 6+ years experience in Agency Services supporting Project Finance transactions
• Ability to analyze , contracts, cash flow models and deal structures
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Capacity to effectively organize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Advanced PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Spanish bilingual language skills is a plus

The expected base salary ranges from $125K - $185k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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