Join Mizuho as a Program Manager!
In this role you will be responsible for managing the assigned cyber security-related projects, following the Transformation and Delivery Office (TDO) guidelines within the determined timeline.
Target program can be the local NY program or HO related programs, working as a liaison with HO counterparts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive execution of cyber security initiatives through the full project life cycle from strategic project planning to delivery, including development of target state security processes, build and adoption of technology and security solutions
- Work across multiple functions and legal entities, including Information Security, IT Risk, and Compliance, 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 cyber security and technology controls
- Coordinating the translation of business and cyber security 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 and security validation testing to ensure successful acceptance by business and security owners, including defect management and reporting in JIRA
- Provide appropriate information share and updates with senior management, the CISO organization, and other key stakeholders
- Oversight of program and project level resources including those provided by 3rd party providers
REQUIREMENTS:
- Significant experience and track record of delivery of major cross functional initiatives, including cyber security and technology risk programs, at large and complex financial institutions. This includes how to structure initiatives, project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
- Good understanding of cyber security domains (e.g., Threat and Vulnerability management, security operations, data protection, Identity and Access Management, Security Governance), as well as finance, risk, operations, and data processes and the technologies enabling them
- Strong business, analytical, quantitative, problem-solving and decision making skills
- Strong stakeholder management skills including experience at performing this across multiple functions
- 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
The expected base salary ranges from $111k-$160k. 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
- Proven experience delivering major cross-functional initiatives, including cybersecurity and technology risk programs at large financial institutions
- Good understanding of cybersecurity domains (Threat and Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, Data Protection, Identity and Access Management, Security Governance)
- Knowledge of finance, risk, operations, and data processes and enabling technologies
- Strong business, analytical, quantitative, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple functions
- Superior written and oral communication with technical and non-technical audiences
- Solid knowledge and expertise in project management methodologies and tools
- Experience coordinating UAT, security validation testing, defect management and reporting in JIRA
- Experience maintaining program RAID logs and running regular working groups/status reporting
- Ability to work effectively across multi-cultural teams
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.
