Join Mizuho as a Technical Solution Architect!
The Finance and Treasury IT team provides strategic solutions and support for the various applications and platforms supporting Finance and Treasury functions. The team is responsible for:
- Solution architecting
- Development and support
- Technical documentation
- Coordinating with the Finance and Program Management teams regarding program deliverables
- Unit Testing and UAT support
- Production Release deployment
In this role you will be responsible for end-to-end delivery for Finance IT projects initiatives. The ideal candidate would have a strong background in analyzing the business requirements, partner with the development team for technical solutions using various technologies and support end-to-end delivery for projects. This position will be the ‘go-to’ person for the project status for senior management as well as escalated support assistance and BAU enhancements. This position is the right fit for someone with both business (capital markets/banking a plus) and technology skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborating with business, PMO, technical teams, and senior leadership to define and implement project plans, functional specifications, and user stories.
- Read and understand BRDs and guide BAs to produce and document optimum technical solutions.
- Perform quality control on the project deliveries.
- Define and guide the development of business solutions that align with strategic goals and technical capabilities.
- Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in data technologies, particularly related to financial analytics.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience as a technical BA preferrable in banking industry
- Experience in working with business/users including gathering quantitative and qualitative data to produce user-centric solutions
- Experience as a Scrum Master in banking industry
- Experience in creating testing plans and performing quality control on the project deliveries
- Experience in financial reporting, analytics, and data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Qlik)
- Proficiency in SQL, Snowflake, and data modeling
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science/Engineering or similar field
- Preferred Master’s degree such as MBA/MS
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience working with medium to large banking firms
- Knowledge of different financial products such as derivatives, repos, and bonds
- Technical functional knowledge of Databricks, SQL Server, PowerBI a plus but not required
The expected base salary ranges from $140k-$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.
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
- 5+ years' experience as a technical BA (preferably in banking)
- Experience working with business/users to gather quantitative and qualitative data to produce user-centric solutions
- Experience as a Scrum Master in banking industry
- Experience in creating testing plans and performing quality control on project deliveries
- Experience in financial reporting, analytics, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Qlik)
- Proficiency in SQL, Snowflake, and data modeling
- Bachelor's in Computer Science/Engineering or similar field
- Master's degree such as MBA/MS
- Knowledge and experience working with medium to large banking firms
- Knowledge of financial products such as derivatives, repos, and bonds
- Technical/functional knowledge of Databricks, SQL Server, PowerBI
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.
