Equity Market Risk Analyst

Mizuho; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Market Risk Manager to oversee equity market risks and ensure strong analytical support for trading activities. The ideal candidate will leverage expertise in equity products and market dynamics to analyze risk effectively, design reporting frameworks, and enhance limit structures. Working in a collaborative environment, you will engage with various departments while navigating a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Generous employee benefits package

Medical, Dental, and 401K plans

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• Master within Financial Engineering or other Finance related class.
• Good communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable with Excel VBA; Python a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Mizuho Securities trading covering various equity instruments.
• Design a reporting suite to improve transparency and portfolio risk management.
• Understand Value-At-Risk (VaR) and conduct stress testing.

Skills

Financial Engineering

Understanding of Equity Products

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Collaborative and Self-Starter

Excel VBA

Python

Education

Master in Financial Engineering or related field

Job description

Summary

• An exciting opportunity within the financial industry covering equity market risk. The Market Risk manager position requires a solid understanding of equity markets and instruments to form an independent second line of analysis.
• The candidate will be responsible for the Mizuho Securities trading covering Cash Equities, ETFs, Portfolio Trading, Swaps, Single Stock Futures, Risk-Arbitrage and Convertible Bonds whilst providing support coverage for the Derivative portfolios.
• Key responsibilities include: designing a reporting suite to improve transparency and highlight the key portfolio risks, communicating the market impact on the business trading conditions, explaining pnl, designing and monitoring an appropriate limit structure, enhancing methodologies to keep pace with an expanding product offering.
• Other core responsibilities are: understanding Value-At-Risk (VaR) and Historical / Hypothetical Stress testing.
• The individual responsible would need to be comfortable and confident in discussing with Front-Office trading, senior management and peers within Finance, Risk Analytics, Model Validation and IT amongst others.
  
  

Skills Required

• Master within Financial Engineering or other Finance related class.
• An understanding of Equity products
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Collaborative and a self-starter.
• Comfortable with Excel VBA, python would be a plus.
  
  

The expected base salary ranges from $83,500 - $95,000. 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, including Medical, Dental and 401K plans, successful candidates are also eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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.