Vice President - Equities Strategic Initiatives & Transformation
Equities Division is seeking a highly motivated program management professional to support the delivery of strategic initiatives and business transformation across the franchise. The role will drive execution of key business priorities, coordinate complex cross-functional programs, and help identify opportunities to improve productivity, scalability, and operational efficiency.
The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across Front Office, Risk, Operations, Finance, Compliance, Technology, and external partners to deliver strategic initiatives and drive business outcomes. The role will help translate strategic objectives into executable activities, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and support the Equities transformation agenda through process improvement, automation, AI adoption, and operating model enhancements.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Program Delivery (Approx. 80%)
- Drive execution of strategic Equities programs (e.g., New Product Approval and trading system migrations) across Structured Equity Financing, Derivatives, and broader Equities businesses.
- Develop and manage program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, weekly governance & status reporting, and stakeholder communications.
- Proactively drive program execution, resolve issues, and manage risks to ensure initiatives are delivered on time within scope and budget, and with the intended business benefits realized.
- Partner with Trading desks and downstream business stakeholders to develop Business Requirements Documents and work closely with Technology stakeholders to translate the requirements to actionable roadmaps and deliverable outcomes.
- Challenge assumptions and ask insightful questions to identify root causes and drive effective problem-solving.
Business Transformation (Approx. 20%)
- Partner with business stakeholders to identify and drive opportunities to automate or optimize workflow with AI, RPA, Data Analytics across the Equities franchise.
- Evaluate and prioritize automation opportunities based on business impact, return on investment, feasibility, and risk and control considerations, and track benefits against agreed KPIs.
- Collaborate with technology teams to develop and implement automation solutions
- Establish a pipeline of automation and transformation initiatives aligned to Equities strategic objectives.
- Support AI and automation initiatives that improve front-office productivity, client servicing, workflow efficiency, and scalability.
Qualifications
- 5 - 10 years of experience in program management, business transformation, or COO functions.
- Proven track record delivering end-to-end Sales & Trading programs working with Front Office, Operations, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Technology, and Control stakeholders.
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to independently drive outcomes, navigate ambiguity, influence stakeholders, and deliver results across complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Program Management:
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent strategic programs in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, including planning, execution, and governance
- Hands-on experience developing business requirements documents (BRDs), program timeline, RACI matrices, budgets, and status reporting dashboards/decks
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to develop consensus and influence outcomes across senior stakeholder groups.
- Ability to balance competing priorities, challenge assumptions constructively, and drive effective decision-making in complex environments.
- Transformation:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify problems or opportunities, and translate insights into prioritized, actionable initiatives.
- Experience delivering automation and workflow optimization initiatives, including AI, RPA, and data analytics solutions, with a strong control mindset.
- Working knowledge of AI and automation technologies; Proficiency in SQL, Python, or similar tools is a plus.
- Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and critical thinking, challenging assumptions to identify root causes and drive effective solutions.
- This position requires a minimum in-office presence of 80% per month
The expected base salary ranges from $150,000- $200,000. 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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Other requirements
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.
Skills Required
- 5-10+ years experience in project management, business transformation, consulting, strategy, or COO functions
- Experience within Capital Markets, Equities, Sales & Trading, Investment Banking, or Financial Services
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent strategic initiatives in a dynamic environment
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills
- Ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive results
- Minimum of four days per week in the office
- Experience with AI, automation, workflow digitization, or business transformation initiatives
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools and enterprise AI adoption
- Experience improving operational processes and driving organizational efficiency
- Knowledge of Equities, Prime Brokerage, Financing, Derivatives, or Trading businesses
- Experience working across both business and technology organizations
Mizuho Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mizuho and has not been reviewed or approved by Mizuho.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are characterized as strong, with plans described as excellent in multiple contexts. U.S. entities provide standard plan options and supporting programs that reinforce overall coverage quality.
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Retirement Support — A U.S. 401(k) program with employer contributions is available, indicating solid retirement support across entities. While formulas may vary by unit and year, the presence of an employer-funded component is a consistent feature.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as meaningful, accompanied by programs that support childcare and eldercare. Flexible workstyles and family-focused resources broaden the depth of family support.
Mizuho Insights
What We Do
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. We’re all global citizens, and that’s why our company feels compelled to make an impact through more than just drawing up deals. We prove that it’s possible to do well and do good. We do right by our clients, our community and each other.
