SUMMARYThe Loan Administration Unit (Agency/Bilateral Loan Administration) AVP is responsible for assisting the Section Head in supervising the Agency / Bilateral Loan Administration Section; ensures accurate and timely administration / servicing of the Bank's agented loan portfolio; ensures daily activity comply with state and federal laws, regulations and Bank lending policies and procedures; ensures department activities run smoothly and efficiently; provides leadership, training and supervision within the department; and provides a high level of customer relations and service. The Loan Administration Unit (Agency/Bilateral Loan Administration) AVP help assist in transaction approval as required, support a complex loan portfolio, and is required to be fully knowledgeable and skilled in all areas of servicing syndicated and bi-lateral loan facilities.LAU AVP is responsible for all phases of new Agency deal closing process wherein Mizuho's role is as Administrative Agent or direct lender. This includes providing expertise and guidance during pre-closing meetings, reviewing and providing comments on credit agreement and other closing documentation, coordinating funds flow, fee allocations and disbursement of funds and lender notification, and building deal in lending system. Attention to detail is imperative especially with complex transactions (i.e Project Finance, Securitization, etc.).LAU AVP will close and service Left Lead Institutional Term Loan B deals with frequent and multiple lender trades daily and/or weekly.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:(1) General DutiesAct as Mizuho LAU representative in coordinating transactions between customers, Agent Banks, Participant banks, Front office, Americas Treasury Division (AT D) and other partiesManage the administrative aspect of all New Deal Closings. Calculating, invoicing and disbursing all deal related fees. Coordinating movement of funds related to initial funding and closing. Work closely with Borrower and Bank Group.Report to Management, Supervisors and Account Officer all transactions that require special handling or approval.Credit Arrangement MaintenanceReview, release and approve traditional loan deals processed by administratorsMaintain high level of technical support to Loan Administration staff, account officers and client baseIndependently manage administrative processes for complex loan dealsProvide consultative support to Account Officers on operational deal structure issuesReview Document and Facility Instruction Sheet / CA Booking Request in order to compare loan documentation to Credit Approval and ensure that the structure and content are identical; and to create or maintain Accurate Credit Arrangements in ACBSCommercial Loan MaintenanceRestricted transaction approval authorityResponsible for the daily maintenance of the commitment facilities including: monitoring borrowing status, prepare new borrowings, rollovers, rate sets, conversions, repayments and prepayments.Calculate, invoice and disburse ongoing interest and fee payments from a Borrower and/or Lender perspective.This includes agency and amendment fees as well as all monthly and/or quarter end activity.Maintaining and monitoring Fronting LC, Invoice Discounting and Risk Participations. Monitoring and distributingFinancials when due. Interact with Treasury on rate settings for foreign currencies and USD loansAmericas Business Operations DivisionMIZUHO BANKJob DescriptionResponsible for verifying integrity of transactionAccountable for ongoing quality, integrity and completion on all dataReconciliationAct as a trouble-shooter for deal management related problemsCommunicate with treasury to confirm discrepancies in funding ratesInteract with customers for all cash movement activity Reconcile statement to ledger entriesOthersParticipate in various short-term projects to maintain data integrityMaintain filing and billing(2) Exception Duties (As requested by UH) Independently manage all collateral requirements for credit dealsAdvise Account officers of all collateral shortfallsPerform periodic data integrity checks
Duties as assignedUndertakes special projects, and assumes other duties, as assigned, completing such tasks on time.
(3) Compliance
Obtain a basic understanding of the applicable rules and regulations that govern the Bank. Understand that all questions and/or clarification about such rules and regulations should be directed to the Americas Legal and Compliance Division. Attend Annual Compliance Training presented by the Americas Legal and Compliance Division. Read and respond as necessary to all compliance-related reference and directive materials received. Comply with the Bank's "Code of Conduct".
Designated as person responsible for reporting potentially prohibited transaction(s) (OFAC related) upon detection.
QUALIFICATIONS:Seven years or more of loan product experience as Administrative Agent
Experience with loan operating systems: ACBS, LoanlQ
Experience with specialized lending products (e.g. Asset Securitization, Leasing, Collateralized Loan
Obligations, Project Finance, Loan Trading, and or Credit Derivatives, as necessary)
Experience with compliance in a lending area
Experience with collateral evaluation procedures
Proficient in management of lending products
Be thorough and accurate and demonstrate attention to details
Competent written and oral communications skills
Organizational skills and to work well under pressure
Ability to identify and solve problems Strong knowledge of wire transfer
The expected base salary ranges from $74,000 - $110,000. 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. NOTE: This Job Description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. Additionally, the contents of this Job Description may be modified or expanded by the Bank over time.The incumbent of this position understands that from time to time she/he is also under the duty to perform the business of the following subsidiaries of MHBK, Ltd.
Mizuho Bank (USA)
Mizuho Bank, Ltd. Canada Branch
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Other requirements
Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations.
Company Overview
Mizuho Americas is the fastest growing region within Mizuho Financial Group (NYSE: MFG), the 15th largest bank in the world with total assets of approximately $2 trillion. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America and our capabilities span investment and corporate banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Mizuho Americas employs more than 3,000 professionals across 15 offices within the Americas. Learn more at www.mizuhoamericas.com.
Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.
We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.
We participate in the E-Verify program.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Why Mizuho
At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.
It’s the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition and drive, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.
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