VP, Debt Private Placements — Global Origination

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is seeking a senior executive to lead the origination, structuring, and distribution of 4(a)(2) debt private placements. You will manage end-to-end processes, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with global teams across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

The role requires a strong background in debt capital markets, advanced financial analysis, and a proven ability to secure lead roles on transactions. Sponsorship for licenses is provided where needed.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in 4(a)(2) debt private placements and/or debt capital markets corporate finance.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and executing complex transactions.
• Strong analytical skills, including financial statement analysis, credit evaluation, and modeling.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to present ideas clearly to clients and investors.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, economic trends, and their interrelationships.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and intellectual curiosity.
• Series SIE, 63, and 79 licenses (Mizuho will sponsor if not already held).

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of executing 4(a)(2) debt private placement transactions—from idea generation to final execution—including legal structuring, marketing documentation, investor negotiations, and coordination with internal teams.
• Originate and pursue new business opportunities by developing innovative private placement strategies and expanding the firm’s market footprint.
• Provide strategic guidance to client management teams, aiming to secure lead roles on transactions.
• Prepare and review investor presentations, offering memoranda, and indicative pricing analyses based on market comparables and public secondary levels.
• Conduct credit analysis, due diligence, and financial modeling to evaluate client suitability for private placements.
• Maintain and grow relationships with institutional investors, including private placement analysts, to support distribution efforts.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, fostering development and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Stay current on market trends, economic developments, and regulatory changes to inform client strategies and product positioning.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless transaction execution and client satisfaction.

Skills

Debt capital markets

Financial analysis

Credit evaluation

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is seeking a senior executive to lead the origination, structuring, and distribution of 4(a)(2) debt private placements. You will manage end-to-end processes, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with global teams across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

The role requires a strong background in debt capital markets, advanced financial analysis, and a proven ability to secure lead roles on transactions. Sponsorship for licenses is provided where needed.