Americas Risk Management Intern

Mizuho is a bank on the rise climbing the league tables, disrupting the status quo and attracting top talent. Positions are available across investment and corporate banking, capital markets, advisory, research, sales & trading, derivatives and corporate functions. We are looking for candidates who want to contribute to our entrepreneurial culture where people at all levels are inspired to share ideas. Our creativity sets us apart, and our commitment drives results in creating bespoke, client-focused solutions. If you are interested in working for an organization with a growth mindset that is a global leader in financial services, we would like to hear from you.

About the Team

ARM, led by the U.S. Chief Risk Officer, is responsible for the identification, measurement, monitoring, reporting, escalation and mitigation of risk across all activities within Mizuho Americas. Within ARM, there are four key risk stripes: Credit Risk, Market & Liquidity Risk, Non-Financial Risk, and Enterprise Risk.

Summary

This program provides an opportunity for 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: Assisting with credit analyses across Wholesale and Counterparty Credit, preparing risk committee packages, obtaining counterparty financial information and maintaining credit files, monitoring credit exposures, limits and related reports, supporting new business activities and interfacing with the front office and other internal departments

•Market & Liquidity Risk: Contributing to the measurement, monitoring and reporting of market and liquidity 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. The Liquidity Risk team oversees liquidity risk limits, stress testing, and serves as an Independent Review Function (IRF) to provide an effective challenge to front office with regards to liquidity risk management processes.

•Non-Financial Risk: Reviewing the current risk profile and challenging the business/oversight functions (“Divisions”) on their assessments. Analyzing risk data such as risk events, self-identified issues, risk acceptances, Risk & Control Self Assessment (RCSA) and other various framework components to identify weaknesses in the control environment and to 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 2027

•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, formulae etc.). 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

Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid 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. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill​, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.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 reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.