Information Systems Graduate Scheme - Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)

Information Systems Graduate Scheme – Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)

About the Company
Mizuho International plc (MHI) is the London based securities and investment banking arm of the Mizuho
Financial Group, Inc. With a primary focus on client based activities, its wide range of services includes
sales and trading in both debt and equity securities, the underwriting of new issues and M&A advisory
services.

The Mizuho Financial Group employs approximately 55,000 employees across 880 offices worldwide. MHI
is based in the City of London and has approximately 600 employees. Further information can be found at
www.onemizuho.eu

About the Information Systems Department (ISD)
As a graduate within the ISD, you will gain invaluable insights into the world of technology. Our specialist
teams focus on supporting all business areas including Front Office activities, and the Operations, Finance,
Risk, Regulatory, Compliance and Data Office departments. The wide range of functions within ISD
includes project management, infrastructure changes, vendor systems integration and application
monitoring. ISD development includes all aspects of the development lifecycle, from requirements
gathering and analysis to development and support.

About the Role
The role will provide you with the opportunity to work on global projects and implement leading-edge
technologies which will transform how our organisation operates.

As a graduate you will be given the chance to learn about the ISD strategic direction of the organisation,
along with the opportunity to develop your own areas of expertise. Learning from our highly skilled team
members, you will be exposed to the day to day workings of the business from day one.

As a graduate developer in the ESB team you will be working on integration solutions built on software
underpinning the global architecture backbone for data orchestration and systems integration within
Mizuho. You will work on a range of tasks from small development enhancements through to global end to
end implementations delivered within an agile SDLC framework provisioning critical 24/7 services.
Development is based on DevOps focusing around a highly robust, distributed micro-services architecture
running in the Docker/Kubernetes space. The software platforms are a mixture of vendor and Open Source
platforms – one Open Source platform which we created and continue to drive forward with leading edge
technologies. There will be a mixture of individual and team-based work, with suitable mentors and
technical leads to help you grow in this role. The ESB team is a dynamic and fast paced environment,
where you will learn technical skills alongside product and business knowledge.

Specific tasks and responsibilities include
    Develop software, delivering to agreed requirements, using an agile delivery process and adhering
         to ISD standards for Documentation, System Testing, User Acceptance testing, and Change Control.
         Keep close communication with technical architects within ISD leveraging reusable software to
         facilitate time-to-market where ever possible.
    Functional Requirements:             with assistance, gather, understand, and analyse functional
         requirements directly from key stakeholders.
    Production Support: Provide support for any implemented solutions including incident, problem,
         and defect management, and appropriately cross train other members within ISD so that they are
         able to support the solutions. This may require working shifts and/or being on-call out of normal
         working hours.

Beyond the placement, ISD encourages internal mobility, both within the department and through the
broader organisation, in accordance with the “One Mizuho” banner which reflects our corporate culture
and the seamless nature of our global product offering.

What will I do?
The graduate programme will run for a year September 2018 – September 2019, and will include exposure
to a wide range of stakeholders.

You will be given the chance to learn from our highly skilled team members, you will be exposed to the day
to day workings of the business from day one. Each graduate will be given our full support and will be
allocated a Buddy throughout the scheme. Training and development sessions will run during the
programme, from specific and relevant financial product training to sessions with senior management and
bespoke soft skills development.

What do I need?
Aspiring candidates would be expected to demonstrate the following qualities skills/knowledge/qualities:
    Ability to analyse data in a rigorous and disciplined fashion showing excellent attention to detail.
    An attitude of continuous self-improvement which may include further study towards professional
qualifications relevant to the role.
    Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience, preferably in a Computer Science related subject,
Mathematics or Engineering.
    Demonstrable experience of software development, through study and/or work experience
    Proven track record of programming in a recognised mainstream language such as C#, Java or C++
    Technical analysis and investigatory skills.
    Ability to talk about technology in simple terms.

Timescales
    Interviews: December 2017 and early January 2018
    Assessment centres: January 2018
    Start Date: September 2018

Information Systems Graduate Scheme - Finance Developer
About the Company
Mizuho International plc (MHI) is the London based securities and investment banking arm of the Mizuho
Financial Group, Inc. With a primary focus on client based activities, its wide range of services includes
sales and trading in both debt and equity securities, the underwriting of new issues and M&A advisory
services.

The Mizuho Financial Group employs approximately 55,000 employees across 880 offices worldwide. MHI
is based in the City of London and has approximately 600 employees. Further information can be found at
www.onemizuho.eu

About the Information Systems Department (ISD)
As a graduate within the ISD, you will gain invaluable insights into the world of technology. Our specialist
teams focus on supporting all business areas including Front Office activities, and the Operations, Finance,
Risk, Regulatory, Compliance and Data Office departments. The wide range of functions within ISD
includes project management, infrastructure changes, vendor systems integration and application
monitoring. ISD development includes all aspects of the development lifecycle, from requirements
gathering and analysis to development and support.

About the Role
The role will provide you with the opportunity to work on global projects and implement leading-edge
technologies which will transform how our organisation operates.

As a graduate you will be given the chance to learn about the ISD strategic direction of the organisation,
along with the opportunity to develop your own areas of expertise. Learning from our highly skilled team
members, you will be exposed to the day to day workings of the business from day one.

As a graduate developer in Finance IT you will be working on systems involved in the financial management
of the organisation, including those responsible for the generation and analysis of financial data. You will
work on a range of tasks from small development enhancements through to large scale systems
implementations. The department uses a mixture of vendor platforms and in-house systems which we
enhance and maintain. There will be a mixture of individual and team-based work, with suitable mentors
and technical leads to help you grow in this role. The Finance IT team is a dynamic and fast paced
environment, where you will learn technical skills alongside product & business knowledge. These skills will
be complimented with a broader knowledge gained via collaboration with other technical and business
teams involved in projects that you will work on.

Specific tasks and responsibilities include:
    Develop software, delivering to agreed requirements, using an agile delivery process and adhering
         to ISD standards for Documentation, System Testing, User Acceptance testing, and Change Control.
         Keep close communication with technical architects within ISD leveraging reusable software to
         facilitate time-to-market where ever possible.
    Functional Requirements:             with assistance, gather, understand, and analyse functional
         requirements directly from the all Finance and related teams including Financial Management,
         Management Reporting, Tax and Product Control.
    Production Support: Provide support for any implemented solutions including incident, problem,
         and defect management, and appropriately cross train other members within ISD so that they are
         able to support the solutions. This may require working shifts and/or being on-call out of normal
         working hours.

Beyond the placement, ISD encourages internal mobility, both within the department and through the
broader organisation, in accordance with the “One Mizuho” banner which reflects our corporate culture
and the seamless nature of our global product offering.

What will I do?
The graduate programme will run for a year September 2018 – September 2019, and will include exposure
to a wide range of stakeholders.

You will be given the chance to learn from our highly skilled team members, you will be exposed to the day
to day workings of the business from day one. Each graduate will be given our full support and will be
allocated a Buddy throughout the scheme. Training and development sessions will run during the
programme, from specific and relevant financial product training to sessions with senior management and
bespoke soft skills development.

What do I need?
Aspiring candidates would be expected to demonstrate the following skills/knowledge/qualities:

      Ability to analyse data in a rigorous and disciplined fashion, showing excellent attention to detail.
      An attitude of continuous self-improvement which may include further study towards professional
       qualifications relevant to the role.
      Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience, preferably in a Computer Science related subject,
       Mathematics or Engineering.
      Demonstrable experience of software development, through study and/or work experience.
      Proven track record of programming in a recognised mainstream language such as SQL, C#, Java or
       C++.
      Database skills covering schema design, SQL queries, writing and maintaining stored procedures,
       performance analysis & tuning.
      Technical analysis and investigatory skills.
      Ability to talk about technology in simple terms.
      Working knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint.
      Capable of managing project code using source control with GUI tools.

Timescales
    Interviews: December 2017 and early January 2018
    Assessment centres: January 2018
    Start Date: September 2018

Information Systems Graduate Scheme – Front Office Developer
About the Company
Mizuho International plc (MHI) is the London based securities and investment banking arm of the Mizuho
Financial Group, Inc. With a primary focus on client based activities, its wide range of services includes
sales and trading in both debt and equity securities, the underwriting of new issues and M&A advisory
services.

The Mizuho Financial Group employs approximately 55,000 employees across 880 offices worldwide. MHI
is based in the City of London and has approximately 600 employees. Further information can be found at
www.onemizuho.eu

About the Information Systems Department (ISD)
As a graduate within the ISD, you will gain invaluable insights into the world of technology. Our specialist
teams focus on supporting all business areas including Front Office activities, and the Operations, Finance,
Risk, Regulatory, Compliance and Data Office departments. The wide range of functions within ISD
includes project management, infrastructure changes, vendor systems integration and application
monitoring. ISD development includes all aspects of the development lifecycle, from requirements
gathering and analysis to development and support.

About the Role
The role will provide you with the opportunity to work on global projects and implement leading-edge
technologies which will transform how our organisation operates.

As a graduate you will be given the chance to learn about the ISD strategic direction of the organisation,
along with the opportunity to develop your own areas of expertise. Learning from our highly skilled team
members, you will be exposed to the day to day workings of the business from day one.

As a graduate developer in the Front Office you will be working on systems involved in pricing, executing,
booking and processing of trades. You will work on a range of tasks from small development
enhancements through to large scale systems implementations. The department uses a mixture of vendor
platforms and in-house systems which we enhance and maintain. There will be a mixture of individual and
team-based work, with suitable mentors and technical leads to help you grow in this role. The Front Office
is a dynamic and fast paced environment, where you will learn technical skills alongside product and
business knowledge.

Specific tasks and responsibilities will include:
    Developing software, delivering to agreed requirements, using an agile delivery process and
         adhering to ISD standards for Documentation, System Testing, User Acceptance testing, and
         Change Control. Keep close communication with technical architects within ISD leveraging reusable
         software to facilitate time-to-market where ever possible.
    Functional Requirements:              with assistance, gather, understand, and analyse functional
         requirements directly from the Front Office Trading & Sales desks.
    Production Support: Provide support for any implemented solutions including incident, problem,
         and defect management, and appropriately cross train other members within ISD so that they are
         able to support the solutions. This may require working shifts and/or being on-call out of normal
         working hours.

Beyond the placement, ISD encourages internal mobility, both within the department and through the
broader organisation, in accordance with the “One Mizuho” banner which reflects our corporate culture
and the seamless nature of our global product offering.

What will I do?
The graduate programme will run for a year September 2018 – September 2019, and will include exposure
to a wide range of stakeholders.

You will be given the chance to learn from our highly skilled team members, you will be exposed to the day
to day workings of the business from day one. Each graduate will be given our full support and will be
allocated a Buddy throughout the scheme. Training and development sessions will run during the
programme, from specific and relevant financial product training to sessions with senior management and
bespoke soft skills development.

What do I need?
Aspiring candidates would be expected to demonstrate the following skills/knowledge/qualities:

      Ability to analyse data in a rigorous and disciplined fashion showing excellent attention to detail.
      An attitude of continuous self-improvement which may include further study towards professional
       qualifications relevant to the role.
      Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience, preferably in a Computer Science related subject,
       Mathematics or Engineering.
      Demonstrable experience of software development, through study and/or work experience.
      Proven track record of programming in a recognised mainstream language such as C#, Java or C++.
      Technical analysis and investigatory skills.
      Ability to talk about technology in simple terms.
      Database skills.

Timescales
    Interviews: December 2017 and early January 2018
    Assessment centres: January 2018
    Start Date: September 2018

Information Systems Graduate Scheme - Risk Developer
About the Company
Mizuho International plc (MHI) is the London based securities and investment banking arm of the Mizuho
Financial Group, Inc. With a primary focus on client based activities, its wide range of services includes
sales and trading in both debt and equity securities, the underwriting of new issues and M&A advisory
services.

The Mizuho Financial Group employs approximately 55,000 employees across 880 offices worldwide. MHI
is based in the City of London and has approximately 600 employees. Further information can be found at
www.onemizuho.eu

About the Information Systems Department (ISD)
As a graduate within the ISD, you will gain invaluable insights into the world of technology. Our specialist
teams focus on supporting all business areas including Front Office activities, and the Operations, Finance,
Risk, Regulatory, Compliance and Data Office departments. The wide range of functions within ISD includes
project management, infrastructure changes, vendor systems integration and application monitoring. ISD
development includes all aspects of the development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and analysis
to development and support.

About the Role
The role will provide you with the opportunity to work on global projects and implement leading-edge
technologies which will transform how our organisation operates.

As a graduate you will be given the chance to learn about the ISD strategic direction of the organisation,
along with the opportunity to develop your own areas of expertise. Learning from our highly skilled team
members, you will be exposed to the day to day workings of the business from day one.

As a graduate developer in Risk IT you will be working on systems involved in managing the exposure of the
firm to market rates and our counterparties. You will work on a range of tasks from small development
enhancements through to large scale systems implementations. The department uses a mixture of vendor
platforms and in-house systems which we enhance and maintain. There will be a mixture of individual and
team-based work, with suitable mentors and technical leads to help you grow in this role. The Risk IT team
is a dynamic and fast paced environment, where you will learn technical skills alongside product & business
knowledge.

Specific tasks and responsibilities include:
    Develop software, delivering to agreed requirements, using an agile delivery process and adhering
         to ISD standards for Documentation, System Testing, User Acceptance testing, and Change Control.
         Keep close communication with technical architects within ISD leveraging reusable software to
         facilitate time-to-market where ever possible.
    Functional Requirements: with assistance, gather, understand, and analyse functional
         requirements directly from the Risk Reporting, Credit, Market and Liquidity Risk management
         teams.
    Production Support: Provide support for any implemented solutions including incident, problem,
         and defect management, and appropriately cross train other members within ISD so that they are
         able to support the solutions. This may require working shifts and/or being on-call out of normal
         working hours.

Beyond the placement, ISD encourages internal mobility, both within the department and through the
broader organisation, in accordance with the “One Mizuho” banner which reflects our corporate culture
and the seamless nature of our global product offering.

What will I do?
The graduate programme will run for a year September 2018 – September 2019, and will include exposure
to a wide range of stakeholders.

You will be given the chance to learn from our highly skilled team members, you will be exposed to the day
to day workings of the business from day one. Each graduate will be given our full support and will be
allocated a Buddy throughout the scheme. Training and development sessions will run during the
programme, from specific and relevant financial product training to sessions with senior management and
bespoke soft skills development.

What do I need?
Aspiring candidates would be expected to demonstrate the following skills/knowledge/qualities:

      Ability to analyse data in a rigorous and disciplined fashion, showing excellent attention to detail.
      An attitude of continuous self-improvement which may include further study towards professional
       qualifications relevant to the role.
      Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience, preferably in a Computer Science related subject,
       Mathematics or Engineering.
      Demonstrable experience of software development, through study and/or work experience.
      Proven track record of programming in a recognised mainstream language such as C#, Java or C++.
       Ideally C#.
      Technical analysis and investigatory skills.
      Ability to talk about technology in simple terms.
      Understanding of Object Orientated principals and design, including patterns.
      RDBMS competency covering database schema and design, SQL queries, writing and maintaining
       stored procedures, performance analysis & tuning.
      Working knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint.
      Capable of managing project code using source control with GUI tools.

Timescales
    Interviews: December 2017 and early January 2018
    Assessment centres: January 2018
    Start Date: September 2018