About the Team

The Corporate Development & Strategy team (CD&S) is responsible for developing and driving the strategic agenda and supporting initiatives for Mizuho Americas. Based in NY, the team functions as key partner with the business and senior management, coordinating on cross-functional initiatives as well as driving enterprise level initiatives within business divisions and corporate functions.

Corporate Development & Strategy provides several key functions with Mizuho Americas:

• Strategy (Firm-wide & Business Specific)
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Digital Innovation
• Principal Investments
• Corporate Change Initiatives
• Executive Office Support

Summary

The successful candidate will help manage and formulate high level strategic and tactical initiatives across Mizuho Americas within the Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) with a focus on the Global Markets business and sustainability strategy. The role will focus on in-depth analysis of several key areas, including financial markets (Fixed Income & Equities), product development, business optimization, and sustainability. This will entail working across the organization to collect information, develop strategic business cases to garner senior stakeholder consensus, in addition to compiling market intelligence. The job will include a wide range of responsibilities that are centered on developing and implementing the strategic goals of the organization in the Americas region.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement product strategies, including driving the process from start to finish (high level planning to launch)
• Conduct detailed analysis and formulate presentation materials on product/business strategies and specific initiatives for senior management
• Help to identify and execute business optimization opportunities across the organization
• Perform and maintain competitor/industry research, along with regular reporting for senior management
• Support due diligence and coordination efforts associated with M&A and other corporate development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (finance, business or accounting preferable). MBA preferred
• Minimum 3 or more years of banking or consulting experience
• Acute business, analytical, statistical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated interest in exploring and understanding financial markets and the corporate and investment banking industry
• Fundamental knowledge of Fixed Income and Equity businesses
• Strong communication, written and organizational skills, including the ability to formulate complex or ambiguous data into compelling narratives
• Comfort with communicating regularly with Executive-level stakeholders
• Ability to work as a team player, accept substantial individual responsibility and proactively create value for the team
• Exceptional attention to detail

The expected base salary is $150,000.00. 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 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 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.