Equity Research Associate – Industrials Equity Research

Job Description

Equity Research Associate | Mizuho

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Mizuho, located in New York, NY, with a hybrid working program. Mizuho Financial Group is the 15th largest bank globally, with 60,000 employees worldwide offering comprehensive financial services across 35 countries. Mizuho Americas focuses on corporate and investment banking, capital markets, and research in the US, Canada, and Latin America, including its recent acquisition of Greenhill for M&A advisory. This role is crucial for producing institutional-quality research within the Industrials team, supporting a senior leader and contributing directly to client impact in a critical sector.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, New York, NY
• Pay: $100000–$150000 yearly
• Team: Industrials team, supporting a Senior Analyst
• Mission: Produce institutional-quality equity research to inform and impact institutional clients on Industrials sector investments.
• Tech Stack: Bloomberg, FactSet, CapIQ, Claude, Co-Pilot

What You’ll Actually Do
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the Senior Analyst on all aspects of coverage, from idea generation to final publication.
• Modeling: Develop and continuously update complex financial models, valuation frameworks, and earnings estimates.
• Research: Perform primary and secondary research, including site visits, expert calls, and industry data analysis.
• Drafting: Draft research reports, flash notes, and marketing materials for institutional clients and internal sales teams.
• Client Engagement: Participate in client meetings, investor conferences, and roadshows to build market presence.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering, with a focus on sell-side equity research in the Industrials sector.
• Experience: 1-3+ years of relevant sell-side equity research experience; strong preference for Industrials, Capital Goods, or related sectors.
• Skills: Advanced financial modeling, outstanding analytical abilities, strong writing, and presentation skills.
• Bonus: CFA charter or candidacy, proficiency in Bloomberg, FactSet or CapIQ, Claude and Co-Pilot experience.