Joshua Kaplan

About Joshua Kaplan

My passion and constant curiosity in understanding how finance and numbers runs the world drew me to pursue a Finance degree. My name is Joshua Kaplan and I\'m currently enrolled as a Sophomore BBA Scholar in the Cox School of Business at the Southern Methodist University planning to major in Finance. Being from Houston, Texas, the energy capital of the US, I plan to move back after graduating to pursue a career in Investment Banking. I spent my last two years in High School working at a local Bakery where I learned and developed skills in production, customer service, and sales. In addition, I participated in our Stock Market Club where I successfully invested my portfolio to gain a 300% return. Throughout my participation I was able to develop an understanding of various investment options, outside influences on the market, and research practices in general. While I am at Southern Methodist University I am participating in the Maguire Energy Club, where I am networking with professionals and I am exploring various careers, terminology, and technical skills associated with the energy industry. I am excited to pursue the next steps of advancing into the Investment Banking Industry. I look forward to learning more about the Energy sector through an Investment Banking internship.

Experience

1. Incoming 2027 Summer Investment Banking Analyst

   Mizuho

   Jan 2026 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Energy Group

Education

• Academia Buenos Aires

  MCER B1+, Spanish Language and Literature

• SMU Cox School of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance with Energy Management Specialization

• The Emery/Weiner School

  High School Diploma

• Southern Methodist University

  Bachelor's degree, Finance, General