Sales

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

Location: New York, NY (1271 AOA/6th Ave)

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Junior Equity Derivatives Sales

Position Summary

Mizuho is seeking an Analyst to join our Equity Derivatives Sales and Trading team. The role will focus on the execution, processing, pricing, and lifecycle management of structured product and derivative transactions for institutional, insurance and 3rd party distributor clients. The Analyst will work closely with Sales, Trading, Structuring, Legal and Operations to ensure transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop into a junior sales role through direct client exposure and participation in business development activities.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• FINRA Series SIE, 7 and 63
• 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.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The expected base salary ranges from $100,000- $130,000. 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.

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 Americasoffers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in all of the jurisdictions where we operate. AA Employer -M/F/Disability/Veteran.

Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities and other covered reasons in accordance with applicable law.

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.