The Vice President of Debt Private Placements is a senior-level role responsible for the origination, structuring, and distribution of traditional 4(a)(2) debt private placements. This position plays a critical role in advising clients across corporate and structured finance transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, and works closely with global Banking and Coverage teams. The VP leads transactions sourced globally and distributed to institutional investors across the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, and Asia.

Key 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.

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).

Greenhill & Co., Inc., part of Mizuho Americas, is focused on providing financial advice on significant mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, financings and capital raising to corporations, partnerships, institutions and governments globally. It acts on behalf of clients throughout the world from its offices in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

About the company

Mizuho Securities USA is part of Mizuho Financial Group, a global financial services firm that blends Eastern and Western banking and market practices to serve corporations, private equity firms, and institutional investors. It operates a full-service platform spanning banking, equities, and fixed income, offering strategic and financing solutions along with risk management. The company earns revenue from interest on loans, advisory and financing fees, and trading income across its global equities and fixed income desks. Its approach combines cross-border know-how with local market expertise to tailor solutions for clients. Unlike peers, it emphasizes a long-standing CSR and diversity program, integrating ethical practices and social initiatives into its operations. The goal is to help clients shape their futures and reach their long-term objectives by providing comprehensive financial services and responsible leadership across global markets.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

CCI approved Mizuho Securities' Avendus acquisition on September 28, 2026.
Avendus gives Mizuho India dealmaking infrastructure, not just startup funding, accelerating cross-border mandates.
Mizuho retained Outstanding CRA ratings on August 10, 2026, supporting U.S. franchise credibility.

What critics are saying

Mizuho Securities USA faces securities litigation exposure from Navan and Fermi IPO underwriter claims.
Avendus integration risks collide with regulatory approvals, leadership retention, and deal-closing complexity through 2026.
A failed U.S. capital or compliance shock would weaken Mizuho Americas' broker-dealer franchise.

What makes Mizuho Securities USA unique

Mizuho pairs Japan capital with U.S. coverage, plus Greenhill and Avendus advisory access.
Jerry Rizzieri says Mizuho Americas spans advisory, capital markets, banking, fixed income, equities.
Coalition Greenwich named Mizuho Best Bank for U.S. corporate banking in 2026.

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