- Execute risk-based control testing to assess internal controls and EUCs for design and operating effectiveness.
- Oversee documentation of testing results, including evidence collection, issue analysis, and maintenance of audit-ready records.
- Lead ICT walkthroughs with business units and corporate functions to understand processes, risks, and key control activities.
- Partner with business units, corporate functions, and control owners to identify, assess, and remediate control gaps or deficiencies.
- Serve as a key liaison with the 2LOD Non-Financial Risk team to address review comments, challenges, and program expectations.
- Provide regular status updates to management, working groups, and governance committees on testing progress, issues, and remediation activity.
- Prepare clear, executive-ready reports and presentations for business lines, legal entities, and regional risk committees.
- Support the development and reporting of risk metrics, including KPIs and KRIs, for business line and enterprise-level reporting.
- Coordinate monthly 1LOD Operational Risk reporting, including data analysis and risk management activities through the GRC tool.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives designed to strengthen the ICT program, enhance consistency, and improve execution efficiency.
- Support BRC leadership with ad hoc projects, regulatory initiatives, and governance-related deliverables as needed.
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in Operational Risk, Internal Controls, IT Risk, Third-Party Risk Management, Compliance, or Audit within a bank or financial institution.
- Demonstrated experience with control testing, risk assessments, audit readiness, issue remediation, or governance reporting activities.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, operational risk management, control design, operating effectiveness, and documentation standards.
- Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, risks, issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with GRC tools preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare executive-ready materials and present information clearly to senior stakeholders.
- Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and work collaboratively across business lines and control functions.
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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
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
- Bachelor's degree
- Advanced degree or relevant professional certification
- 7+ years of experience in Operational Risk, Internal Controls, IT Risk, Third-Party Risk Management, Compliance, or Audit within a bank or financial institution
- Experience with control testing, risk assessments, audit readiness, issue remediation, or governance reporting
- Strong understanding of internal controls, control design and operating effectiveness, and documentation standards
- Ability to analyze and interpret data to identify trends, risks, and process improvement opportunities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with GRC tools
- Strong written and verbal communication; ability to prepare executive-ready materials and present to senior stakeholders
- Effective interpersonal skills, stakeholder influence, and cross-functional collaboration
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.
