Trainee, DCM / Bond Syndicate Japan

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.

Our teams of experts in close to 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.

As part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group’s financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor's: A+, Moody's: A2, Fitch: A+, R&I: A+).

Job Description Summary :

Support the DCM/ Bond syndicate business as a junior staff, working together with current bankers. Requires strong communication skills, agility, and fundamental IT proficiency in both native level Japanese and business level English.

Main Responsibilities:

General (administration)

• Support both DCM and bond syndication operations, administration, maintaining good communication with current bankers
• Participate in internal and external meetings (upon obtaining a local license)

DCM (mainly pitchbook drafting)

• Connect DCM junior channels internally in HK and Paris and collect pitching material data.
• Work on drafting pitching materials, including PowerPoint and excel spreadsheet.
• Support drafting and updating pitchbooks for clients in Japanese
• Maintain the general market update communications with clients via email and phone.

Bond Syndicate (mainly administration)

• -Support KYC onboarding with bond syndication deals
• -Support arranging IR meetings for clients

Others

• Documentation and administration support

Required Skills:

• Good communication skills and a strong work ethic
• Native level Japanese and Business level English proficiency
• Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoints
• Agility and adaptability
• Experience in Japanese business communication (mandatory)
• Securities Sales Representative Class I (mandatory). Support for obtaining the license will be provided if not already held.