The Equity Derivative Middle Office provides support for equity derivatives and the equity swap trading desk included Structured Notes for sales and trading. The role acts as the main contact point for life cycle management and trade related request by internal and external clients. Daily tasks include facilitating trade bookings, queries on various structured trades, validating the economic integrity of the trades, ensuring settlement, client set-up is complete, all secondary buybacks formalities are actioned and facilitation of pricing (Bloomberg etc).

Trade support - Key Responsibilities

• Providing lifecycle and ad-hoc issue/ request management support to trading desks

• Accurately capture trades

• Investigate and resolve issues causing breaks or failures for the supported business

• Monitor various controls implemented to mitigate risk to the business

• Identify areas for improvement and drive change to enhance control and reduce manual intervention

Requirements

• 5+ Years of experience supporting Equity Derivatives and Equity Swaps

• System experience is a plus - Murex, Phase3, BPS

• Strong knowledge of the equity derivative products and structured notes

• Detail oriented with exceptional quality and productivity

• Team player with capability to help maintain a positive work environment

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills

• Ability to prioritize and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and processes

• Strong verbal and written interaction skills

The expected base salary ranges from $73,750 - $125,000. 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 remote 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.

Company Overview

Mizuho Americas is a leading financial institution comprising several legal entities, which together offer clients corporate and investment banking, financing, securities, treasury services, asset management, research and more. Mizuho’s operations in the Americas connect a broad client base of major corporations, financial institutions and public sector groups to local markets and a vast global network. Mizuho Americas is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG), which is comprised of offices in nearly 40 countries, approximately 60,000 employees, and assets of more than USD 1.8 trillion. Learn more at 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 perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

We are a leading global bank, with one of the largest customer bases in Japan, and a global network of financial and business centers. We continue to pride ourselves on our "customer first" principle as a centerpiece in servicing both our individual and corporate customers, with the goal of becoming their most trusted bank.