2025 Equity Research Summer Internship Program

The Equity Research Summer Internship Program at Mizuho Securities is an 11-week immersive experience, with placements made directly into one of the following sectors: Consumer, Energy, Healthcare, Industrials, REITS, and Technology.

The first week involves training by leading professionals on modeling and valuation, followed by 10-weeks working closely with a senior publishing analyst and her/his team.

Towards the conclusion of the program, summer interns are expected to deliver a stock pitch before a panel of peers representing sales, trading, research, and Mizuho senior management.

Summer interns will have unparalleled access to senior members of Mizuho via our "Lunch and Learn" program and opportunities to interact with their fellow interns in Corporate and Investment Banking, Research, and Sales & Trading teams in both Equities and Fixed Income.

Presentations to senior management are required, providing the interns with an invaluable opportunity to demonstrate what they have learnt during their internship.

In addition, emphasis is placed on networking opportunities, ongoing training throughout the program, and opportunities to explore NYC.

Mizuho Financial Group is one of the largest financial institutions in the world with 800+ offices worldwide in 34 countries.

Mizuho Americas is a premier Investment and Corporate bank dedicated to delivering innovative capital markets and advisory solutions to our clients globally.

Mizuho Americas has over 3,500 employees across Investment & Corporate Banking, Equities, and Fixed Income.

Key Responsibilities:


* Gathering and analyzing company- and industry-specific data


* Building, updating and maintaining Excel-based financial models


* Contributing to company- and industry-specific research reports


* Conducting proprietary research evaluating the competitive landscape, and analyzing industry trends and company news


* Helping to prepare for industry conferences and marketing events


* Building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:


* Must be a current sophomore undergraduate student with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026


* Must demonstrate a strong interest in financial markets and their global impact


* Must be hardworking, a self-starter, a quick learner, a leader, and have the ability to multi-task while still maintaining an extremely high level of attention to detail


* Must possess both strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, have a positive attitude and work well within a team environment.

Salary: $1,500 - $2,200 per week