Equity Research

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is seeking an Equity Research Vice President focused on U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration and Production.

The role includes writing research reports, building integrated financial models, and contributing to industry insights for informed investment ideas. The candidate will cover approximately 10 SMID-cap E&P names, collaborate with senior colleagues, and support marketing events in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–6 years of equity research experience or equivalent banking experience in U.S. E&P
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; experience building models and DCF valuation
• Ability to write clearly and concisely; good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Write research reports (initiations, industry pieces, earnings recaps)
• Build integrated income statement/balance sheet/cash flow models
• Source data and summarize industry/company information for research
• Evaluate competitive landscape and industry news; maintain relationships with contacts
• Support senior team for marketing events and conferences

Skills

Equity research

Financial modeling

DCF valuation

Written communication

Team player

Tools

Excel

Financial databases

Job description

**Equity Research Vice President – U.S. Oil & Gas Research**A leading and growing global investment and corporate bank is seeking an Equity Research Vice President who will work with an established and experienced energy research team, focusing on SMID Cap U.S. Oil and Gas Exploration and Production. Role envisions direct coverage of ~10 stocks, with potential for growth over time.**Key Responsibilities*** Writing research reports, including company initiations, industry thought pieces, and earnings recaps* Building dynamic industry models consisting of integrated Income Statement/Balance Sheet/Cash Flow Statements* Sourcing alternative data sets and simplifying and summarizing relevant industry and company information for inclusion in research reports* Conducting proprietary research evaluating the competitive landscape, and analyzing industry/company news* Creating and maintaining relationships with industry contacts* Helping senior team members prepare for marketing events and conferences**Key Qualifications*** Highly motivated and hard-working individual who is a team player, and has a thirst for knowledge, an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and is detail-oriented* Ideal candidate will have a minimum 5-6 years of prior equity research experience; otherwise, prior experience in banking in the U.S. E&P sector.* Series 7, 63, 86 and 87 licenses, and/or CFA level 1 preferred* Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; prior experience building models and DCF-based valuation methodology* Effective oral communication, organizational and time management skills* Ability to write clearly and concisely, and ability to function independently while maintaining a collegial and collaborative approach to working with other team members* Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and capabilities*The expected base salary ranges from $180,000 - $200,000 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, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.*#LI-Onsite**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.