Associate

Mizuho is seeking an experienced Associate to join our interest rate and foreign exchange solutions and advisory team to work with senior bankers and sales and trading professionals to deliver best in class service to our clients. The derivatives risk solutions team specializes in foreign exchange and interest rate products which are tailored to our corporate and private equity clients. In this role, you will gain insight into our global investment bank and experience a client focused, entrepreneurial environment. By joining our team, you will be given the opportunity to be a part of a leading business in Fixed Income and Foreign Exchange sales to corporate clients across our fixed income, banking, and currency businesses. The Derivatives Risk Solutions Americas team is a collection of salespeople and structurers dedicated to advising global corporations and financial sponsors on interest rate and foreign exchange products. The team works with global corporate and financial sponsor treasury teams to recommend and execute FX and rates products. Responsibilities Successful candidates will provide support to senior sales team in the structuring and marketing of interest rate & currency derivative strategies to the team’s clients You will perform company and market research to identify current trends & opportunities You’ll be responsible for modeling, structuring, and pricing derivative products You will help create market commentary on interest rates and foreign exchange markets Qualifications 3+ years of experience in front office, derivatives related role, supporting Corporate clients or Sponsor clients Ideal candidate will have a BA in Finance, Business, Economics, Math, Statistics or other related major You’ll demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills You’ll have a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint You’ll be adaptable, and work both independently and as part of a team If you’re familiar with Bloomberg, that’s a plus The expected base salary ranges from $120,000- $175,000. 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. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr