This is a technical role supporting a Fixed Income Trading desk. The candidate must have experience in Fixed Income and be able to face off directly to traders. The candidate should also have experience in a least one of our major applications: ION, TOMS, Helix or Impact and aptitude to learn the others.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide front office support for various trading applications.
• Execute test plans
• Troubleshoot and maintain electronic trading networks connectivity
• Work with multiple vendors to support different applications (ION, Broker applications, Bloomberg, Impact, etc.)
• Install, configure, test, deploy and upgrade software to the ION trading platform.
• Perform BA work; create specifications or other light project work.

Required Qualifications:

• One or two years of experience supporting Fixed Income traders (i.e. Repo, Treasuries market making, etc.)
• Understand the trading activities and market data feeds (e.g. BrokerTec, Bloomberg, Tradeweb, etc.)
• Basic understanding of databases, queries/SQL.
• Ability to multitask several ongoing issues. This involves the ability to assess priority and make appropriate decisions quickly and effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Self motivated and directed, with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Nice to have Qualifications:

• Development experience is a plus.
• College degree is a plus
• Prior programming experience is a plus

Targeted systems:

• ION
• Helix
• TOMS
• Impact
• ECNs: Bloomberg, BTEC, Tradeweb/Dealerweb, Market Axess

The expected base salary ranges from $75k-$140k. 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.