About the TeamAmericas Compliance, as a control function within the firm’s second line of defense as well as a business partner, assists the firm in cultivating a strong Culture of Compliance and embedding the highest ethical standards and responsible business practices consistent with Mizuho’s Code of Conduct and Compliance Risk Appetite.Compliance fulfills its mission by consistently instilling a Culture of Compliance across the bank and by assessing Compliance Risk and developing and implementing compliance controls and programs such as:
- Compliance testing, surveillance and monitoring
- Drafting and implementing compliance policies and procedures
- Providing compliance advice and guidance to stakeholders
- Designing and delivering compliance training
- Managing Regulatory Relations and Examinations
- Reporting to stakeholders, committees, senior management and the board of directors on significant compliance developments, issues and key compliance risks
SummaryAmericas Compliance seeks an Assistant Vice President within the Compliance Risk Management team to support the Mizuho U.S. Operations Compliance Risk Management framework programs. Candidate would provide day-to-day support covering a number of tasks and assignments within the Compliance Risk Management Team.
Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesDay-to-day support of the Compliance Risk Management Program, including but not limited to:
- Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Compliance Risk Management team
- Collection and analysis of pertinent data across Compliance functions to support Compliance Monitoring, Compliance Risk Assessment, and Compliance Risk Appetite operations
- Support ongoing development of Compliance Data & Analytics program including development of PowerBI reporting tools
- Support Compliance Risk Assessment team with data collection, analysis, and review including QA of annual compliance risk assessment and reporting
- Help execute and enhance reporting of Compliance Risk profile and Compliance Governance materials to senior management and other key stakeholders
- Support relationship and collaboration with other control functions such as Non-Financial Risk, Business Risk and Controls, and Internal Audit, amongst others, to carry out risk management related items such as Compliance Review of Risk Acceptances, Risk and Controls Self Assessment, and Internal Control Testing
- Support and execute ad hoc requests for Head of Compliance Risk Management
Required Qualifications
- Four-year degree required, advanced degree a plus
- 2-3 years within Compliance, Risk Management, or Audit at a Financial Institution, or Consulting supporting these functions
- Understanding of the regulatory framework in the United States for banks (including bank holding companies and foreign banking organizations), broker-dealers, future commission merchants, registered investment advisers, swap dealers, and/or security-based swap dealers
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word
- Familiarity utilizing Power BI or other BI visualization tools and familiarity with the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Query, Power Automate, and Power Apps a plus
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management
- Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills required
The expected base salary ranges from $99,000.00 -$140,000.00. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
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Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.
Company Overview
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.
Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.
We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.
We participate in the E-Verify program.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.
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This is not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above. Here, every person is respected because of their differences, not in spite of them. We pride ourselves on a culture of purpose, passion and compassion.
At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.
Working for Mizuho opens doors not just to a rewarding career with excellent prospects, but to lasting friendships with colleagues from diverse cultures. It’s the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.
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