- Execute audits within the Liquidity Risk Management audit universe, including:
- Liquidity Risk Management
- Independent Liquidity Review Function
- Treasury Banking Functions
- Capital Management
- Independent Price Verification (IPV) Framework
- Perform audit activities across all phases of the audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and issue follow-up, in accordance with IADA methodology and professional standards.
- Adhere to established audit timelines, project plans, and departmental scheduling requirements.
- Support the Continuous Monitoring Program by assessing emerging risks, monitoring changes within the liquidity risk environment, and validating the remediation of audit issues.
- Collaborate with other Internal Audit teams to support integrated audits and provide subject matter expertise when required.
- Conduct special audits, regulatory reviews, investigations, and other ad hoc projects as assigned.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable banking regulations, supervisory expectations, and industry developments affecting liquidity, treasury, and capital management activities.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with business management, risk and control functions, external auditors, regulatory agencies, and audit colleagues.
- Support quality assurance initiatives and continuously promote adherence to audit standards, methodologies, and best practices.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent are preferred.
- 5-7 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, regulatory examination, risk management, or a related control function within the financial services industry.
- Experience auditing liquidity risk, treasury, capital management, market risk, or related banking functions is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of internal audit principles, standards, practices, and methodologies.
- Knowledge of risk management frameworks, internal controls, governance processes, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with key banking and securities regulations and the ability to assess associated risks and controls.
- Ability to independently plan and execute audits in accordance with professional auditing standards and organizational policies.
- Experience leveraging data analytics, automation, AI-enabled tools, or other technology solutions to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality audit documentation and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Proven project management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of liquidity risk management practices within a banking environment.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams and functions.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving regulatory expectations and industry developments.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality audit outcomes.
The expected base salary ranges from $107,000.00 - $160,000.00 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, including but not limited to Medical, Dental and 401k that begin on day one of employment, successful candidates are also 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 5-7 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, regulatory examination, risk management, or a related control function within financial services
- Strong understanding of internal audit principles, standards, practices, and methodologies
- Knowledge of risk management frameworks, internal controls, governance processes, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Familiarity with banking and securities regulations and associated risks and controls
- Ability to independently plan and execute audits according to professional auditing standards and organizational policies
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Project management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
- Experience auditing liquidity risk, treasury, capital management, market risk, or related banking functions
- Advanced degree
- CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification
- Experience using data analytics, automation, AI-enabled tools, or other technology solutions to enhance audit efficiency
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.
