- Lead end-to-end audits of Model Risk Management, including audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, issue tracking, and validation.
- Review model documentation to assess compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards across the model lifecycle (development, validation, change management, and ongoing monitoring).
- Clearly document audit conclusions and communicate results in accordance with IADA audit methodology and professional standards.
- Contribute to IADA’s annual risk assessment, audit plan, and continuous monitoring program, with primary responsibility for audits within the Model Management portfolio.
- Perform validation testing of regulatory findings, audit issues, and management self-identified issues, including review of testing approaches and supporting documentation.
- Identify emerging risks and control weaknesses; partner with management to recommend practical, sustainable remediation strategies.
- Collaborate closely with first- and second-line risk and control functions to ensure coordinated coverage and efficient audit execution.
- Engage with supervisory authorities, external auditors, and other third parties, as applicable.
- Supervise and mentor audit staff, including coaching on audit execution, issue identification, and professional development.
- Drive efficiencies through process improvement, automation, and data analytics, aligned with IADA tools and best practices.
- Support IADA Quality Assurance activities and respond to requests from QA reviewers.
- Department & Global Coordination
- Support IADA leadership with MIS reporting, metrics, and materials for senior audit leadership and oversight committees.
- Coordinate with IAD Head Office and overseas audit teams on global initiatives and special projects.
- Represent IADA on committees and cross-functional initiatives, as required.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a quantitative, analytical, or related discipline preferred.
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CA, or MBA are a plus.
- 5–8+ years of relevant experience in internal or external audit, model risk management, risk management, regulatory examinations, or related control functions.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing financial or risk models and assessing model governance, validation methodologies, and testing frameworks.
- Strong understanding of internal audit standards, risk management principles, internal controls, and regulatory expectations related to Model Risk Management.
- Proven ability to lead and supervise audit teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality results within deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior management and regulators.
- Demonstrated ability to support senior audit leadership, including metrics reporting and audit committee–level interactions.
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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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.
