Equity Research Associate - Mizuho Securities USA LLC

Semis-Autos Equity Research Associate, Chicago

The candidate will support the Senior Analyst, based in Chicago, covering Semis-Autos at Mizuho Securities. Key responsibilities include gathering and analyzing industry information, financial modeling, and writing reports on the Semis-Autos sector and on companies under coverage. Candidates should be able to communicate investment ideas and industry information to internal sales team and external investors.

Key Responsibilities

• Building dynamic industry models consisting of integrated Income Statement/Balance Sheet/Cash Flow Statements

• Writing research reports, including company initiations, industry thought pieces, and earnings recaps

• 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 analyst prepare for marketing events and conferences

Qualifications

• Highly motivated professional with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills using Excel

• Ability to write clearly and concisely

• Effective oral communication skills

• Effective organizational and time management skills

• Ability to function independently while maintaining a collegial and collaborative approach to working with other team members

• Prior, direct experience in the Semis-Autos sector and/or industry or sellside or buyside experience is a plus

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and capabilities

The expected base salary ranges from $100,000- $180,000. 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.

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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.

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