Join Mizuho as a Quantitative Strategist supporting our FIC trading desks. As a Strat you will be building tools and models to facilitate the day-to-day sales and trading business.

Summary

The Quantitative Strategy team is looking to hire a junior STRAT to build, support front office (Sales/Trading) tools and models

Major Responsibilities

• Building, maintaining Python and Spreadsheet tools for live market analysis, Risk PnL explain, pricing and risk management

• Collaborate with Front Office IT to design, construct and maintain market data feeds between vendor and in-house systems

• Supporting Interest Rates. FX and XVA trading desks, with the ability to model all related products pricing in C++ and Python

• Building/maintaining database queries for real time or historical time series analysis with vendors databases and systems

• Support and enhance e-trading platform analytics for interest rate swaps, corporate bonds and other related assets

Requirements

• Min. 2~3 years experience working in a Front Office quantitative role, preferably for a sell side broker-dealer or swaps-dealer

• Experience and strong Python programming skills, including Numpy and Pandas (reasonable C++ skills would be a plus)

• Self starter, solution oriented and good communication skills, working well under pressure (Front Office experience a plus)

Education

• Masters degree in Applied Mathematics / Engineering / Physics or equivalent, with some Financial Engineering experience and with some serious background and/or experience in Computer Sciences (as a major or second degree)

The expected base salary ranges from $95,000-$160,000. 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 remote 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.

Company Overview

Mizuho Americas is a leading financial institution comprising several legal entities, which together offer clients corporate and investment banking, financing, securities, treasury services, asset management, research and more. Mizuho’s operations in the Americas connect a broad client base of major corporations, financial institutions and public sector groups to local markets and a vast global network. Mizuho Americas is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG), which is comprised of offices in nearly 40 countries, approximately 60,000 employees, and assets of more than USD 1.8 trillion. Learn more at mizuhoamericas.com.

Mizuho Bank Ltd. 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 perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

We are a leading global bank, with one of the largest customer bases in Japan, and a global network of financial and business centers. We continue to pride ourselves on our "customer first" principle as a centerpiece in servicing both our individual and corporate customers, with the goal of becoming their most trusted bank.