- Writing research reports, including company initiations, industry thought pieces, and earnings recaps
- Building dynamic industry models consisting of integrated Income Statement/Balance Sheet/Cash Flow Statements
- Sourcing alternative data sets and simplifying and summarizing relevant industry and company information for inclusion in research reports
- Conducting proprietary research evaluating the competitive landscape, and analyzing industry/company news
- Creating and maintaining relationships with industry contacts
- Helping senior analyst prepare for marketing events and conferences
- Highly motivated and hard-working individual who is a team player, and has a thirst for knowledge, an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and is detail-oriented
- Advanced science degree (PhD, MD, Master’s) is preferred – experience in immunology and molecular biology is a plus
- Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-3 years of prior equity research experience; otherwise, prior experience in banking, asset management, the biopharmaceutical industry or life sciences consulting will also be considered
- Series 7, 63, 86 and 87 licenses, and/or CFA level 1 preferred
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; prior experience building models and DCF-based valuation methodology
- Effective oral communication, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to write clearly and concisely, and ability to function independently while maintaining a collegial and collaborative approach to working with other team members
- Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and capabilities
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. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.
Company Overview
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit 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 reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.
Skills Required
- Minimum 2-3 years prior equity research experience or experience in banking, asset management, biopharma industry, or life sciences consulting
- Advanced science degree (PhD, MD, Master's); experience in immunology and molecular biology
- Series 7, 63, 86 and 87 licenses and/or CFA Level 1
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including building integrated IS/BS/CF models and DCF valuation methodology
- Experience writing research reports (company initiations, industry thought pieces, earnings recaps)
- Ability to source and summarize alternative data sets and industry/company information
- Effective oral communication, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to write clearly and concisely and to work independently while collaborating with team members
- Highly motivated, hardworking, team player, detail-oriented with a thirst for knowledge and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to create and maintain relationships with industry contacts and assist with marketing events and conferences
Mizuho Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mizuho and has not been reviewed or approved by Mizuho.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are characterized as strong, with plans described as excellent in multiple contexts. U.S. entities provide standard plan options and supporting programs that reinforce overall coverage quality.
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Retirement Support — A U.S. 401(k) program with employer contributions is available, indicating solid retirement support across entities. While formulas may vary by unit and year, the presence of an employer-funded component is a consistent feature.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as meaningful, accompanied by programs that support childcare and eldercare. Flexible workstyles and family-focused resources broaden the depth of family support.
Mizuho Insights
What We Do
This is not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above. Here, every person is respected because of their differences, not in spite of them. We pride ourselves on a culture of purpose, passion and compassion. 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. Working for Mizuho opens doors not just to a rewarding career with excellent prospects, but to lasting friendships with colleagues from diverse cultures. 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, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world. We’re all global citizens, and that’s why our company feels compelled to make an impact through more than just drawing up deals. We prove that it’s possible to do well and do good. We do right by our clients, our community and each other.
