2028 M&A Summer Analyst – New York

Mizuho • New York, NY

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About The Position

Mizuho | Greenhill’s ten-week Summer Analyst program offers students the experience of working for a global bank. In New York, the placement is in Generalist M&A. Summer Analysts are immersed in the daily activities of the group and work side-by-side with senior bankers on live projects for existing and prospective clients, including financing and advisory transactions. The role provides experience in client-focused strategic advice and M&A execution across industries.

The program begins with a one-week intensive training program in New York covering financial analysis, accounting, and valuation. Development continues throughout the summer as analysts work alongside industry coverage professionals and take part in networking opportunities with peers, mentors, and senior bankers. Analysts also complete and present a capstone project incorporating M&A modeling, valuation analysis, and industry research.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree and in the penultimate year, with an expected graduation date between December 2028 and June 2029.
• Minimum GPA of 3.5.
• Basic knowledge of and interest in financial concepts.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to act as a leader and a team player.
• Strong work ethic.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer does not sponsor work visas or provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Build financial models with valuation support, including discounted cash flow, comparable companies, precedent transactions, leveraged buyout, and merger combination analyses.
• Develop and prepare client presentations and materials, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Conduct comprehensive research on markets, industries, and companies.
• Develop M&A execution expertise across buy-side, sell-side, and other strategic advisory mandates.
• Interact with senior bankers, product partners, and clients on M&A processes.
• Participate in the evaluation, preparation, due diligence, and execution of M&A transactions.
• Coordinate with relevant groups across Mizuho | Greenhill.
• Cultivate a positive attitude with the team.
• Create a capstone project incorporating M&A modeling, valuation analysis, and industry research, and present it to senior bankers at the end of the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern