Senior Equity Analyst - VP/Director

Mizuho; Amo (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Hybrid working program

Job summary

Mizuho is seeking a Global Equity Research Analyst based in New York City to conduct bottom-up research in general sectors. The role demands strong analytical skills, a bachelor's degree, and approximately 15+ years of equity investment research experience. The position is part of a hybrid work program.

The analyst will develop investment ideas, monitor investments, and build company forecasts while collaborating with portfolio managers. Mizuho, a major bank with 60,000 employees, offers comprehensive financial services worldwide.

Qualifications

• Strong academic track record.
• Approximately 15+ years of experience in equity investment research.
• Working knowledge of accounting, finance, and valuation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bottom-up research of equities in assigned industries.
• Develop and present new investment ideas.
• Monitor current investments to enhance risk-adjusted returns.
• Track news on underlying portfolio stocks.
• Build and maintain comprehensive company models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team orientation

Excel proficiency

Bloomberg proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA, CFA

Tools

Bloomberg

Excel

Job description

International long‑only fund seeks a Global Equity Research Analyst to cover general sectors. The asset manager focuses on high‑quality growth stocks in a long‑term, fundamental value‑oriented investment approach. The position is located in New York City and is part of a global team across different time zones.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bottom‑up research of equities in assigned industries.
• Develop and present new investment ideas.
• Monitor current investments to enhance risk‑adjusted returns.
• Track news on underlying portfolio stocks and assess impacts.
• Build and maintain comprehensive company models, creating income statement, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts and performing valuation analysis.
• Conduct on‑site company visits, conference calls and meet with company management frequently.
• Maintain frequent communication with portfolio managers on industries and stocks in their portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic track record; MBA, CFA a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong work ethics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg.
• Strong team orientation.
• Approximately 20 years of experience in equity investment research, financial modeling and analysis (15 years+ is acceptable).
• Technology sector analyst experience is preferable, but not mandatory.
• Working knowledge of accounting, finance, and valuation.
• Ability to multi‑task and work with numerous teams.

Work Arrangements

Mizuho has a hybrid working program. Opportunities for remote work vary depending on the role, departmental needs, and local laws and regulatory obligations. Some departments may have greater in‑office requirements, which will be communicated during the recruitment process.

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world with total assets of approximately $2 trillion. With 60,000 employees worldwide, Mizuho offers comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services in the US, Canada and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas has approximately 3,500 professionals and spans corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.

Asset Management One USA Inc. offers a competitive total rewards package.

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.