Mizuho - Finance Summer Internship

Mizuho is not your typical financial institution.

Mizuho offer a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within a global corporate investment bank, working on real projects, whilst developing a strong professional network within a bank that prides itself on its inclusive, cooperative and friendly company culture.

We offer the best of both worlds—the feeling of a boutique work environment within a global organisation. Our steady growth in EMEA gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a small firm or an established giant could offer alone.

Summer Internship - Finance Department

The Internship programme is a 10-week programme starting in June 2025.  The aim is that successful interns will be offered a permanent position on the 2026 Mizuho Graduate Programme (commencing September 2026).

Your salary is highly competitive, in line with salaries offered by other London Corporate Investment Banks.

What will I be doing?

In the UK, Mizuho operates through two entities:

• Mizuho International plc (MHI) is the London based securities and investment banking arm of the Mizuho Financial Group. With a primary focus on client-based activities, its wide range of services includes sales and trading, the underwriting of new issues and M&A advisory services.
• Mizuho Bank, Ltd., London Branch (MHBK) is the UK branch of the Japanese headquartered Mizuho Bank, Ltd.  It’s the largest of Mizuho Bank's offices so supports other branches and provides an extensive range of corporate lending and deposit-taking activities. These activities are complemented by a sophisticated treasury operation.

The Finance team provides support to both these entities, encompassing a wide spectrum of clients. It fulfils the role and responsibility of providing internal and external financial measurement and reporting on business performance to management and all areas of the global organisation.

As an intern you will gain experience across the intra finance divisions which includes the following specialist teams:

• Financial Control: produces published accounts, coordinates external audit, produces management accounting information to aid the business operation and leads the annual business planning process.
• Product Control/Product Accounting: responsible for the main financial reporting and control functions, including the valuation of the balance sheet.  Works closely with the businesses and Risk Management department both in London and Tokyo.
• Regulatory Reporting: responsible for calculating, monitoring and reporting regulatory capital and liquidity to Senior Management, the business and the respective regulatory bodies.
• Tax: responsible for tax policy and compliance, the management of the company’s tax affairs and interaction with the tax authorities.
• Procurement and Accounts Payable: responsible for negotiation of the company’s third-party contract spend, in addition to the processing of much of the company’s non-trading related cashflows.

What can we offer you?

• Personalised Guidance & Mentorship: Receive one-on-one support and insights from our experienced colleagues who are committed to your growth and development.
• Comprehensive Training: Enhance your skills with a mix of technical training and tailored soft skills sessions designed to help you thrive in a professional environment.
• Dedicated Buddy System: Connect with a "buddy" who will provide informal support and guidance.
• Pathway to a Graduate Scheme: Opportunity to secure a place on one of our Graduate Schemes for September 2026.

What skills and qualifications do I need?

Applicants to the Mizuho 2025 Intern Programme will be in their penultimate year of undergraduate study and be available for permanent employment from September 2026.

Unfortunately, Sponsorship cannot be offered for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to supporting equality and diversity, and seek to create a workplace that is fully inclusive.

What’s the Application Process?

1. Easy apply with just your CV - no cover letter is required but we’d love for you to tailor your CV with a personal profile
2. Online Assessments - Testing & Video Interview
3. In person Assessment Centre in London - meet the team and get a great feel for why Mizuho is for you.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, click ‘Apply Now’ – we can’t wait to hear from you.

Important Note: Mizuho offers multiple summer internships, but we can only consider your application for one. Please apply to the internship that best aligns with your skills and interests.