Company Overview
Mizuho Bank, Limited has a long-term commitment to the Hong Kong market. With a strong global connection and a workforce of over 600 staff in Hong Kong, Mizuho Bank, Limited, is able to help corporations in Hong Kong to expand their business worldwide. Our clients comprise Japanese and non-Japanese corporations including PRC related ones, financial institutions, government and quasi-government organizations, etc. We provide a full spectrum of corporate banking services to our customers including syndication loans, treasury, transaction banking, financial advisory, project finance, merger and acquisition, leveraged finance, structured finance, etc.
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.
Its 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
The Hong Kong Corporate Banking Department is responsible for managing, maintaining and promoting our business relationship with existing and / new corporate clients.
Role requirements
This 8 week internship program gives an exciting opportunity for penultimate year students who show a strong interest in the banking industry. It is an ideal way of discovering if a career in the banking industry matches your needs and aspirations. The program is structured and comprehensive — you will participate in our day-to-day business and specific projects, and get to work with experienced professionals to develop an understanding of our corporate culture and business.
Upon completion of the program, you can expect to have gained a broad insight and fresh perspectives to your understanding of what we do, and have met some of the best minds in banking.
Essential Functions
- As a participant, you will attend an induction program where you will learn about Mizuho Bank, our culture, as well as the benefits and responsibilities of working at the Bank.
- You will receive department-specific training designed to help you succeed. Interns will have the opportunity to work on real responsibilities alongside subject matter experts, relationship managers, credit and operations specialists.
Competencies
- The individual is a team player, ready to take on challenges, highly motivated and has a keen interest to work in a bank.
- He/she has broad general knowledge, high versatility and good analytical ability.
- He/she has solid communication skills and good analytical problem solving skills.
- He/she should have respect for, and commit to high standards of business conduct and integrity.
Work experience, education and skills
- The individual is a Hong Kong-based penultimate undergraduate pursuing a Bachelors degree in business related disciplines with excellent academic results.
- We are looking for an individual with excellent English and Chinese language skills. As we are headquartered in Japan, candidates with an appreciation of the Japanese language or culture are preferred.
- Due to our global reach, candidates with previous internship experience at financial services institutions or large multi-national corporates will have an advantage.
- The individual has good PC skills in Excel, Microsoft Word and Powerpoint.
- Additionally, interns will have access to an exclusive training and development program over the course of their time with us.
Application
The internship will run from July to August 2025. Please attach your CV and academic transcripts to the application.
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: www.mizuhogroup.com
Mizuhos 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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