Compliance Internship - Summer 2026 at Mizuho Securities USA

Mizuho is a bank on the rise climbing the league tables, disrupting the status quo and attracting top talent. Positions are available across investment and corporate banking, capital markets, advisory, research, sales & trading, derivatives and corporate functions. We are looking for candidates who want to contribute to our entrepreneurial culture where people at all levels are inspired to share ideas. Our creativity sets us apart, and our commitment drives results in creating bespoke, client-focused solutions. If you are interested in working for an organization with a growth mindset that is a global leader in financial services, we would like to hear from you.

The Summer 2026 Compliance Analyst will join us for an 11-week program beginning in May and will be rotating on various Mizuho Compliance teams. The Summer Analyst will work alongside Compliance professionals and gain insight into a career in the field. All the while having access to speaker series and networking opportunities.

The rotations will cover specific global compliance functions such as financial crimes, regulatory relations, information controls or monitoring and testing on a compliance advisory team. The Summer Analyst Program offers considerable training on the job as well as a robust training program to develop an understanding of the Firm’s global compliance risk management program.

Training Program:

Summer Analysts will participate in Firmwide orientation followed by additional Compliance-specific training. In addition, a variety of events are held throughout the summer to fully immerse the Summer Analysts in the Firm and its culture, including mentorship opportunities, community service events, senior management speaker seminars, and other educational events.

Role and Responsibilities:

While day-to-day work varies based on the team you will be assigned to, you’ll interact with senior Compliance professionals, develop working knowledge of regulations and laws that apply to our businesses, and gain a comprehensive understanding of business strategy. You’ll use your analytical skills to evaluate risk related to our controls across lines of business. You will gain a greater understanding in the execution of Mizuho’s Compliance program involving:

Due diligence reviews (for example, financial crimes concerns) of clients during the account opening process
Conducting monitoring and surveillance of transactions, employee activities and communications
Performing transaction and control-based testing of Firm processes and controls to mitigate risks
Analyzing regulations, rules and various proposals; drafting and coordinating regulatory updates and compliance bulletins
Conducting research and assisting with responses to various regulatory inquiries and examinations
Reviewing and drafting policies, procedures, compliance manuals and developing/updating related training courses
Participating in compliance risk assessments and analyzing the compliance environment and controls for a line of business

Qualifications and Skills:

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree finance, marketing, and/or business management with an expected graduation in the Spring of 2027
Minimum cumulative GPA of (3.3)
Track record of academic excellence
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to analyze and synthesize a variety of data to produce well-designed, meaningful summaries and reports
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Salary: $35/hr

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.