2028 Houston Energy Investment Banking Summer Analyst

About the position

Mizuho | Greenhill’s ten-week Summer Analyst program offers students the opportunity to work at a global bank expanding its U.S. presence. The role is based in Houston and focuses on energy investment banking. Summer Analysts take on responsibilities comparable to those of full-time analysts, working alongside senior bankers on live projects for existing and prospective clients, as well as financing and advisory transactions. The program begins with a one-week intensive training program in New York covering financial analysis, accounting, and valuation. Development continues throughout the summer through project work with industry coverage professionals and organized networking opportunities with peers, mentors, and senior bankers. The program seeks students with strong academic records and an interest in financial markets; approximately 75 students are hired annually across the country, with the goal of hiring each intern as a full-time analyst after graduation.

Responsibilities

  • Build financial models, including projections, valuation analysis, and corporate finance analysis.
  • Develop and prepare client presentations and materials, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
  • Research markets, industries, and companies.
  • Develop industry expertise and proficiency across the Investment Banking product suite, and build a deep understanding of capital markets in the specialized area.
  • Interact with senior bankers, product partners, and clients.
  • Participate in the evaluation, preparation, due diligence, and execution of financing and M&A transactions.
  • Coordinate with relevant groups across Mizuho | Greenhill.
  • Contribute to a positive team attitude.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree 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.
  • 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.
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