The candidate will support the Senior Analyst covering Software at Mizuho Securities, located in New York/San Francisco. Key responsibilities include gathering and analyzing industry information, financial modeling, and writing reports on the software sector and on companies under coverage. Candidates should be able to clearly communicate investment ideas and industry information to internal sales team and external investors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Building dynamic industry models consisting of integrated Income Statement/Balance Sheet/Cash Flow Statements

• Writing research reports, including company initiations, industry thought pieces, and earnings recaps

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly motivated professional with a thirst for knowledge and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills using Excel

• Ability to write clearly and concisely

• Effective oral communication skills

• Effective organizational and time management skills

• Ability to function independently while maintaining a collegial and collaborative approach to working with other team members

• Minimum of two years related work experience. Prior, direct experience in the software industry and/or sellside or buyside equity research is a plus

• An advanced degree (MBA) or CFA and / or Series 7, 63, 86 and 87 licenses is a plus

• Compensation iscompetitive and commensurate with experience and capabilities

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Mizuho currently requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to work on-site (unless a legally-required accommodation or exemption has been approved). Mizuho has in place a pilot 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.