Market Risk Analytics - Associate level

Mizuho Americas

3.6

(5)

New York, NY

Why you should apply for a job to Mizuho Americas:

  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 80% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 80% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Paid maternity leave is available from 1 month before the due date to 2 months after the due date.
  • Our Employee Resource Groups advance diversity & inclusion by encouraging colleagues to pursue programming that is purposeful & impactful.
  • Mizuho offers the option of flexible working hours, such as flextime and staggered working hours, to suit the needs of each workplace.
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    Position summary

    for new products

    • Support the enhancement of infrastructure to implement new risk analytics models including controls to monitor their performance

    • Perform quantitative research to implement model changes, enhancements and remediation plans

    • Work with stakeholders across business and functional teams during model development process

    • Create tools and dashboards which can enhance and improve the risk analysis.

    • Conduct analysis on existing model short-comings and design remediation plans

    • Maintain, update, improve and back-test risk models

    • Analysis of historical time series data

    • Identify risk not captured by analytics, develop and implement methodology to quantify the materiality, and design strategic plan to better integrate and manage such risk

    Qualifications

    • Masters Degree in a quantitative field preferred

    • Understanding of Value-at-Risk and counterparty exposure models preferred

    • Knowledge of pricing and risk models for financial derivatives

    • Strong analytical skills required to understand quantitative models

    • Strong project, management and organizational skills

    • Strong writing and presentation skills

    • Proficient programming skills in python and database expertise

    • Ability to manage and analyze large data sets

    The expected base salary ranges from $90,000 - $115,000. 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 https://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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    Why you should apply for a job to Mizuho Americas:

  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 80% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 80% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Paid maternity leave is available from 1 month before the due date to 2 months after the due date.
  • Our Employee Resource Groups advance diversity & inclusion by encouraging colleagues to pursue programming that is purposeful & impactful.
  • Mizuho offers the option of flexible working hours, such as flextime and staggered working hours, to suit the needs of each workplace.