Full-Time

Equity Research Associate

Internet

Updated on 9/3/2026

Mizuho Securities USA

Mizuho Securities USA

10,001+ employees

Global banking, equities, and fixed-income platform

Compensation Overview

$100k - $150k/yr

+ Discretionary bonus

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work is available depending on the role and department; some departments have greater in-office requirements.

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Series 7
Financial Modeling

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Requirements
  • The candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of prior equity research experience in the technology, media, and telecommunications space or prior experience in investment banking.
  • The candidate must have strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including prior experience building models and using discounted cash flow valuation methodology.
  • The candidate must have effective oral communication, organizational, and time management skills.
  • The candidate must be able to use artificial intelligence tools thoughtfully and commit to intellectual rigor.
  • The candidate must be able to write clearly and concisely and work independently while maintaining a collegial and collaborative approach.
Responsibilities
  • Write research reports, including company initiations, industry thought pieces, and earnings recaps.
  • Build dynamic industry models consisting of integrated income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
  • Source alternative data sets and simplify and summarize relevant industry and company information for inclusion in research reports.
  • Conduct proprietary research evaluating the competitive landscape and analyze industry and company news.
  • Create and maintain relationships with industry contacts.
  • Help the senior analyst prepare for marketing events and conferences.
Desired Qualifications
  • Series 7, 63, 86 and 87 licenses and/or CFA Level 1 are preferred.
Mizuho Securities USA

Mizuho Securities USA

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Mizuho Securities USA is part of Mizuho Financial Group, a global financial services firm that blends Eastern and Western banking and market practices to serve corporations, private equity firms, and institutional investors. It operates a full-service platform spanning banking, equities, and fixed income, offering strategic and financing solutions along with risk management. The company earns revenue from interest on loans, advisory and financing fees, and trading income across its global equities and fixed income desks. Its approach combines cross-border know-how with local market expertise to tailor solutions for clients. Unlike peers, it emphasizes a long-standing CSR and diversity program, integrating ethical practices and social initiatives into its operations. The goal is to help clients shape their futures and reach their long-term objectives by providing comprehensive financial services and responsible leadership across global markets.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • Mizuho posted FY26 Q1 gross profits up 39.1% and net business profits up 81.9%.
  • January 2026 hiring wave added HSBC, JPMorgan, and Deutsche Bank bankers.
  • April 2026 and June 2026 mandates included PayPay, Navan, and Netskope financing assignments.

What critics are saying

  • FINRA shows a 2024 SEC penalty; regulators still scrutinize Mizuho Securities USA controls.
  • Americas COO John Buchanan's expanded role in April 2026 signals integration pressure and execution risk.
  • Japan's 2026 expansion dependence creates existential risk if U.S. deal flow stalls.

What makes Mizuho Securities USA unique

  • Mizuho Americas united banking, securities, and custody under one U.S. holding company.
  • Greenhill acquisition expanded Americas CIB, lifting revenue to $5.2 billion by fiscal 2024.
  • April 2026 leadership reshuffle put Shuji Matsuura over global corporate and investment banking.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company News

CEMEX
Sep 5th, 2026
CEMEX closes new €500 million unsecured sustainability-linked loan

CEMEX announced today that it has successfully closed a new €500 million 3-year sustainability-linked term loan (the “Term Loan”), the proceeds of which will be used to repay other debt.

Kalkine Media
Sep 4th, 2026
IDEX extends $800M credit facility maturity to 2031

IDEX Corporation has amended its revolving credit facility, extending the maturity date to September 3, 2031, from the previous November 1, 2027. The facility maintains its $800 million principal amount. The agreement, finalised on September 3, 2026, allows for up to $100 million in letters of credit and $50 million in same-day swingline loans. IDEX may request additional lending commitments, capped at a $400 million increase. Bank of America serves as administrative agent, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, PNC Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank as co-syndication agents. The proceeds will fund working capital and general corporate purposes, including refinancing existing debt. The agreement includes standard covenants for senior unsecured credit facilities, featuring a quarterly-tested leverage ratio and restrictions on liens and mergers. Voluntary prepayments are permitted without penalty.

TipRanks
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Sekisui House Reit raises $34.3M in green-linked loans to refinance debt

Sekisui House Reit has arranged ¥5.15 billion in green-linked bank borrowings from MUFG Bank and Mizuho Bank. The loans, a mix of short- and long-term facilities with floating rates linked to JBA 1-month yen TIBOR, will mature between 2027 and 2033. The proceeds will refinance existing debt, including redeeming a ¥2 billion unsecured investment corporation bond due in September 2026 and refinancing ¥3.15 billion in borrowings maturing in August 2026. Total interest-bearing liabilities remain unchanged at ¥284 billion, indicating a restructuring of the company's debt rather than balance-sheet expansion. The unsecured, unguaranteed loans feature monthly interest payments and include provisions for potential early repayment under certain conditions.

Minichart
Sep 1st, 2026
Spire secures $400M delayed draw term loan facility with 364-day maturity

Spire Inc. has secured a $400 million delayed draw senior unsecured term loan facility, the company announced on 1 September 2026. The credit agreement was established with a syndicate of banks led by Mizuho Bank and U.S. Bank National Association as joint lead arrangers and bookrunners. The facility allows up to four separate borrowings until the earliest of full utilisation, the fourth borrowing, or 1 December 2026. Pricing is set at Adjusted Term SOFR plus 0.80% per annum, with a 364-day maturity from the effective date. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. The agreement includes standard covenants, including a consolidated capitalisation ratio requirement not exceeding 70% at each fiscal quarter-end. The delayed draw structure and short-term maturity suggest potential capital deployment or strategic activity ahead.

Khaleej Times
Sep 1st, 2026
Dubai Islamic Bank raises $750M in debut syndicated Islamic financing

Dubai Islamic Bank has closed its debut syndicated Islamic financing facility, raising $750 million through a three-year senior unsecured Commodity Murabaha term facility. The transaction attracted approximately $1.2 billion in commitments, representing 1.6 times oversubscription. HSBC Bank Middle East, Mizuho Bank and Standard Chartered served as initial mandated lead arrangers, bookrunners and coordinators. The facility was secured at competitive pricing despite challenging global market conditions and regional geopolitical uncertainty. The transaction marks a significant milestone in the UAE bank's funding strategy, diversifying its institutional funding sources through a Shariah-compliant structure. Strong participation from regional and international banks reflects confidence in DIB's credit profile and balance sheet strength, the bank stated. The facility will support DIB's long-term growth objectives.