About this role
As our firm continues to grow, we are continually seeking to strengthen our team with talented professionals and are currently recruiting for the following position:
Working Student (m/w/d)
Corporate & Investment Banking
European Corporate Coverage
The European Corporate Coverage team is responsible for managing and developing relationships with leading corporates across the DACH, Benelux, and Nordic regions, delivering the full spectrum of Mizuho’s Corporate & Investment Banking capabilities. As part of a global Top 10 Corporate & Investment Banking platform, the team works closely with colleagues across Europe, Japan, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas to originate and execute cross-border financing and advisory transactions for multinational corporate clients.
Beyond the exposure to complex international transactions, we offer a highly collaborative, entrepreneurial, and truly international team environment, where working students work closely with experienced bankers and can take on responsibility from an early stage.
We are seeking a highly motivated Working Student to join our Corporate & Investment Banking Coverage team on a part-time basis (up to 20 hours per week). Applicants should be available for a minimum commitment of six months.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Frankfurt-based European Corporate Coverage team in originating and executing Corporate & Investment Banking transactions, while gaining hands-on experience within Mizuho's global banking platform and building the foundation for a future career at Mizuho.
- Assist senior bankers in preparing client presentations, senior management briefing materials, relationship overviews, financial analyses, and credit applications in support of transaction execution and business development initiatives.
- Work as part of international deal teams with product specialists and coverage bankers across Mizuho’s global network including Japan, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
- Conduct company, industry, and market research across key Mizuho sectors to support strategic client discussions and business origination.
- Analyse financial statements and market developments to identify debt and equity capital market needs of clients.
- Contribute to the evaluation of M&A, acquisition finance and project finance opportunities and support business origination in risk management solutions.
- Partner with product teams, and other internal stakeholders to support the execution of financing, risk management and advisory transactions for clients.
- Support the management in the development of client relationships through the preparation of client communications and materials for senior executives and key decision-makers across the region.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Currently enrolled in the advanced stages of a bachelor’s programme or pursuing a master's degree at a university.
- Preferred fields of study include Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline. Candidates from other academic backgrounds will also be considered where they can demonstrate a strong interest in and understanding of corporate finance and financial markets.
- Relevant practical experience gained through internships, working student positions, or other professional roles within banking, corporate finance, investment banking, treasury, consulting, audit or M&A.
- Strong academic foundation in Corporate Finance, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, and Valuation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Bloomberg, CapIQ or other financial information platforms is advantageous.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; German proficiency at B1 level or above would be an advantage.
- Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities, with excellent attention to detail.
- Highly motivated, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.
- Team-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrates curiosity, commercial awareness, and a genuine interest in corporate and investment banking.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, international, and collaborative environment.
Mizuho is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We look forward to hearing from you.
Company Overview
Mizuho Financial Group is one of the world’s largest financial institutions, combining global scale, deep expertise, and integrated capabilities to support clients across corporate and investment banking, global markets, treasury, and asset management. By bringing together regional insight and institutional strength, we help clients navigate complexity, pursue opportunities, and create long-term value for stakeholders and society. Mizuho holds about $ 2 t in total assets, is active in 36 countries worldwide with over 55,000 employees and over 150 years of history.
Mizuho Banking EMEA
Mizuho’s Banking Division provides corporate and investment banking coverage, sponsor coverage, advisory and solutions and loan capital markets/syndicate to Mizuho’s client base of leading international corporations, and financial institutions in EMEA. The division supports client business activities throughout the EMEA region with an extensive range of capital markets and lending capabilities and an integrated team of coverage, advisory and product bankers responsible for client relationship management and strategic transaction development to execute banking and securities mandates and drives idea generation for potential acquisitions, divestitures and investment opportunities. You will be employed by Mizuho Bank Europe N.V. (MBE), established in 1974 and a fully licensed bank incorporated in Amsterdam, with branches in Frankfurt, Paris and Madrid. MBE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc..
Find further information about Mizuho group on https://www.mizuho-emea.com .