Graduate Trainee, Corporate Banking Department

Company Overview

Mizuho has a long-term commitment to the Hong Kong market. With strong ties to Mizuho’s global network and a workforce of over 600 staff in Hong Kong, we are able to help corporations in Hong Kong to expand their business worldwide. Our clients primarily comprise Japanese and non-Japanese corporations (including those domiciled in the PRC), financial institutions, and government and quasi-government organizations. We provide a full spectrum of corporate banking services to our customers including syndicated loans, treasury, transaction banking, financial advisory, project finance, merger and acquisition, leveraged finance, and structured finance.

Why Mizuho

At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.

It is the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition and drive, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.

About the team

This Graduate Trainee Program is organised by our Corporate Banking Departments (Hong Kong and China Corporates), which consists of different sections including relationship management and credit analysis, etc.

Role requirements

This 18 month rotation program offers a unique opportunity to build your banking knowledge and professional skills as you develop your career at Mizuho Bank. The program delivers in-depth industry training, one-on-one mentorship and rotations across front-to-back office. You will have the opportunity to work for different sections within Corporate Banking Departments.

Essential Functions

Upon completion of the program, you will be posted to a Corporate Banking Department as a Relationship Manager or Credit Analyst based on your career interests and Mizuho’s business needs.

Relationship Manager

• Develop and manage our business relationship with corporate and institutional clients including HK/PRC large corporates, MNCs, financial
  institutions and public sector clients
• Identify clients’ needs and closely collaborate with product specialists to provide optimal banking solutions

Credit Analyst

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, cash flow modeling and industry research
• Review and assess clients’ credit risk rating, and closely monitor credit commitments to identify potential credit issues
• Prepare various kinds of credit applications for credit customers, and handle subsequent enquiries from related credit departments

Competencies

• Understands Mizuho’s mission, vision, values
• Has mind-set to make improvements for higher/productivity/performance
• Continuously acquires necessary knowledge through day-to-day work through training

Work experience, education and skills

• Degree in Business related disciplines or Japanese Studies
• Solid academic track record (GPA 3.2 equivalent or above)
• Excellent English (IELTS score of 7 or above); ability in Mandarin or Japanese is an advantage
• Strong interest in developing a long term career in the financial industry
• Good analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

Application

• Please apply online via Career Site of Mizuho Bank at

• Deadline for Application: March 31, 2024

Mizuho Bank Limited

Mizuho Bank, Ltd. in Hong Kong is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG). The Mizuho group is a global financial services leader with offices in nearly 40 countries, approximately 60,000 employees, and assets of almost USD 2 trillion. Mizuho provides expertise in retail banking, corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, capital markets, and sales and trading, to help businesses develop and find new opportunities for growth. To learn more:  

Mizuho’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

As an organization we aim to achieve robust sustainable growth far into the future, and continue to create lasting value for our clients and the economies and communities in which we operate. Promoting equity of opportunity and having an inclusive culture – where diversity in all its forms is welcomed, varied perspective and values are incorporated into our daily working practices and decision making, and all employees feel a sense of belonging and are proud to work – are key to achieving this aim.   We target to achieve the DE&I goal through our three commitments :  1. Celebrate diversity 2. Promote work-life satisfaction 3. Create an inclusive culture

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