Junior Equity Derivatives Sales Analyst (Hybrid)

Mizuho Americas; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizuho is seeking a Junior Analyst to join our Equity Derivatives Sales and Trading team in New York. The role focuses on execution, processing, pricing, and lifecycle management of structured products and derivatives for institutional and other clients.

You will collaborate with Sales, Trading, Structuring, Legal and Operations to ensure accurate processing and client-ready materials, with opportunities to grow into a junior sales role through direct client exposure and business development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in derivatives, structured products, capital markets, or a related area preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical and quantitative skills.
• Strong understanding of structured notes, derivatives and underlying asset classes.
• Advanced Excel skills; Python or VBA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the pricing and execution of structured product and derivative transactions.
• Coordinate trade, post-trade and lifecycle workflows across internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
• Review trade details, pricing, and documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with pricing, payoff analysis, and client materials.
• Support insurance-related transactions and structured investment solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and reduce operational risk.
• Monitor competitive positioning, platform coverage gaps, and market share across U.S. wealth distribution channels
• Ensure all activities comply with internal risk policies and U.S. regulatory requirements.
• Support automation efforts, new application projects and system upgrades to improve processes and increase efficiency.

Skills

Excel

Python

VBA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Mizuho is seeking a Junior Analyst to join our Equity Derivatives Sales and Trading team in New York. The role focuses on execution, processing, pricing, and lifecycle management of structured products and derivatives for institutional and other clients.

You will collaborate with Sales, Trading, Structuring, Legal and Operations to ensure accurate processing and client-ready materials, with opportunities to grow into a junior sales role through direct client exposure and business development