Americas Risk Management Intern
Mizuho Securities USA
Americas Risk Management Intern
Mizuho Securities USA
Global banking, equities, and fixed-income platform
Summary
This program provides an opportunityfor undergraduate students to spend 10 weeks in one of the
risk stripes. Successful interns will be offered full time analyst positions following graduation in
ARM’s rotational program, which provides diverse exposure through a set of structured placements
among several participating teams.
Core Responsibilities:
Day-to-day responsibilities will vary depending on risk stripe placement:
• Credit Risk: Support credit analyses across Wholesale (i.e. corporate) and Counterparty (i.e.
trading) Credit, including assigning Probability of Default and Regulatory Ratings and
performing detailed financial analysis. Support Portfolio Management efforts, including
generating risk reports and monitoring credit exposures and limits.
• Market Risk: Contributing to the measurement, monitoring, and reporting of market risks to
the CRO, Senior Executives and Trading Management. The Market Risk team supports 30+
trading desks / sub-desks across the entire Corporate Investment Bank (CIB). They work with
the trading desks to formulate the desk’s limits structure and also reviews and approves large
transactions that may impact risk.
• Non-Financial Risk: Reviewing the current risk profile and challenging the business / oversight
functions (“Divisions”) on the strength of their processes and controls. Analyzing risk data such
as risk events, self-identified issues, risk acceptances, Risk & Control Self Assessment (RCSA)
and other various framework components to correlate weaknesses in processes and controls
with key strategic initiatives and suggest risk-mitigating solutions.
Qualifications
• Undergraduate student working towards a Bachelor’s degree; major in Finance, Business
Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics or Economics is a plus
• Expected Graduation date of May 2028
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Microsoft office products
• Preference for candidates with strong Excel skills (e.g., proficient with pivot tables, vlookup, filters,
charts,tables,formulaeetc.). Previous experience using Python script, VBA and/ or programming
expertise is a plus.
• Proactive, curious, self-starter who has an interest in pursuing a career in finance
• Demonstrated drive to improve, learn, research, and resolve issues independently and/or with others
on team
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills demonstrating the ability to assimilate new information,
understand complex topics, and apply sound analysis and judgment
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced team environment
Salary: $35/hour
Greenhill & Co., Inc., part of Mizuho Americas, is focused on providing financial advice on significant mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, financings and capital raising to corporations, partnerships, institutions and governments globally. It acts on behalf of clients throughout the world from its offices in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
Global banking, equities, and fixed-income platform
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.
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