Fixed Income COO Associate
Summary:
Fixed Income seeks an Associate to join the COO team. Key responsibilities include working with Fixed Income management on strategy and business development, financial resource management, and developing and monitoring divisional performance metrics.
Responsibilities:
Strategy & Business Development
- Contribute to identification of strategic growth opportunities and develop execution plans
- Prepare compelling analysis and presentations to support management discussion of Fixed Income’s strategy and new business initiatives
- Assist with performance deep dives into areas of management focus, and provide insight into potential value-add actions
- Work with Fixed Income management and Finance partners to develop the annual financial budget and periodic forecasts
- Prepare competitor analysis and identify areas of opportunity for Fixed Income
- Contribute to ad hoc work supporting new product development, including elements of project management
Financial Resource Management
- Monitor Fixed Income’s balance sheet and capital usage; develop analytics to drive optimization of resource utilization
- Partner with Finance, Risk, and Business areas to conduct deep dive reviews of capital and balance sheet topics
- Develop a commercial understanding of key capital and balance sheet methodologies and optimization strategies
Performance Analytics & Other Responsibilities
- Contribute to regular reporting of Fixed Income KPI’s; identify potential enhancements and recommend changes to management
- Prepare analysis and insights on business performance for senior management
- Engage Finance to ensure accurate reporting of divisional financials
- Provide dynamic support for the broader Fixed Income COO area as required
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in finance or a related field. 2-5 years of experience in the financial industry; experience in investment banking market’s area strongly preferred
- Experience in a business management, strategy, or a financial analysis role
- Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint knowledge required, including ability to create compelling presentations for senior management
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to interpret a wide range of financial information
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including capacity to multi-task while maintaining a focus on timely delivering
- Ability to work proactively and independently
- Keen attention to detail and ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
The expected base salary ranges from $100,000- $150,000. 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.
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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. 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.
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.
