Join Mizuho as a Program Manager!
The Program Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the assigned large programs, following the Americas TDO guidelines within the determined timeline.
Target program can be the local NY program or Head Office related programs, working as a liaison with Head Office counterparts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive execution of key initiatives through the full project life cycle from strategic project planning to delivery including development of target state business processes, build and adoption of technology solutions
- Work across multiple functions and legal entities to structure and manage end-to-end project efforts through deep understanding of requirements, technologies, cross-functional impact, and business strategy
- Ensure target end state is delivered inclusive of required governance, business process redesign and appropriate controls
- Leading the translation of business needs into technology solutions and requirements
- Manage weekly status reporting, understand and maintain program’s RAID log, run daily and/or weekly working groups to support successful program delivery
- Coordinate all activities and dependencies of UAT to ensure the successful acceptance by the business owners including defect management and reporting in JIRA
- Provide appropriate information share and updates with senior management and other key stakeholders
- Oversight of program and project level resources including those provided by 3rd party providers
- Management of the career growth of Mizuho employees who are under direct supervision
REQUIREMENTS:
- Significant experience and track record of delivery of major cross functional initiatives at large and complex financial institutions. This includes how to structure initiatives, project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
- Deep understanding of finance, risk, operations, and data processes as well as the technologies enabling them
- Strong knowledge and experience of regulatory change management
- Product knowledge of Loans, Derivatives, Securities, and Repurchase Agreements
- Strong business, analytical, quantitative, problem-solving and decision making skills
- Proven experience of team leadership, career development of others and developing individuals in the program and change management space
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills including experience at performing this across multiple functions, committees and areas
- Superior communication skills: both written and oral with technical and non-technical staff
- Solid knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools
- Tolerance and understanding in multi cultures
- Quick learning of program objective and bank TDO guideline
The expected base salary ranges from $160,000-$205,000. 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.
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Skills Required
- Significant experience delivering major cross-functional initiatives at large, complex financial institutions (project structuring, planning, budgeting, resource allocation)
- Deep understanding of finance, risk, operations, and data processes and enabling technologies
- Strong knowledge and experience of regulatory change management
- Product knowledge of Loans, Derivatives, Securities, and Repurchase Agreements
- Proven team leadership and experience in career development of others within program and change management
- Exceptional stakeholder management across multiple functions, committees, and areas
- Superior written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical audiences
- Solid knowledge and expertise in project management methodologies and tools
- Experience managing RAID logs, weekly status reporting, and running working groups
- Coordinate UAT activities, manage defects and reporting in JIRA
- Oversight of program and project resources including third-party providers
- Tolerance and understanding of multicultural environments; ability to quickly learn program objectives and bank TDO guidelines
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.
