Job Abstract

Join the Mizuho team as a Fixed Income Application Support Analyst!

This is a technical role supporting a Fixed Income Trading desk. The candidate must have experience in Fixed Income and be able to face off directly to traders. The candidate should also have experience in a least one of our major applications: ION, TOMS, Helix or Impact and aptitude to learn the others.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide front office support for various trading applications.

• Execute test plans

• Troubleshoot and maintain electronic trading networks connectivity

• Work with multiple vendors to support different applications (ION, Broker applications, Bloomberg, Impact, etc.)

• Install, configure, test, deploy and upgrade software to the ION trading platform.

• Perform BA work; create specifications, project plans or other light project work.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of two to three years of experience supporting Fixed Income traders (i.e. Repo, Treasuries market making, etc.)
• Understand the trading activities and market data feeds (e.g. BrokerTec, Bloomberg, Tradeweb, etc.)
• Basic understanding of databases, queries/SQL.
• Ability to multitask several ongoing issues. This involves the ability to assess priority and make appropriate decisions quickly and effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and directed, with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Nice to have Qualifications:

• Development experience is a plus.
• College degree is a plus
• Prior programming experience is a plus

Targeted systems:

• ION

• Helix

• TOMS

• Impact

• ECNs: Bloomberg, BTEC, Tradeweb/Dealerweb, Market Axess

The expected base salary ranges from $105k-$160k. 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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