Americas Risk Department

The Americas Risk Department, as a 2nd line of defense organization, provides common risk management oversight and services to all businesses and legal entities across Mizuho U.S. Operations (MUSO). Effectively and efficiently managing risk on a consistent and holistic basis across all our businesses is critical to Mizuho's success in the Americas as well as meeting regulatory expectations and requirements. The Non-Financial Risk Management (NFRM) Team (formerly Operational Risk Management) has built repeatable / sustainable non-financial risk capabilities across the enterprise. We are looking for an experienced AVP to join our team to further enhance the design and help embed the NFRM framework; and drive a consistent risk management approach in all three lines of defense to identify, assess, manage, and report non-financial risks across Mizuho’s lines of business.

Principal Duties may entail all or some of the following responsibilities:

• Drive a consistent approach to identify, assess, manage, and report non-financial risk events, issues, and key risk indicators.

• Partner with Business Risk & Control (1st LoD Business Controls professionals) to provide oversight and credible challenge of the 1st line control environment.

• Collaborate with the business to enhance / refine Key Risk and Key Performance Indicators covering the non-financial key risk domains defined in the NFRM framework

• Aggregate risk data for regional and business reporting to senior management risk governance forums

• Partner with Business & Control function(s) to understand and continuously monitor risk profile, including raising awareness and ensuring the firm’s ability to adhere to Mizuho’s policies & standards.

• Participate and continuously enhance the NFRM framework.

• Maintain and enhance non-financial key risk management standards.

• Conduct deep dives/risk assessments/gap analyses and document findings.

• Track remediation plans on material risk events and issues to ensure control gaps are closed.

• Govern NFRM pillars, which may include scenario analysis, material risk identification, process mapping, the RCSA, and internal control testing.

• Collaborate and work with NFR team members on new risk initiatives to support the dynamic regulatory environment.

• Develop risk analytic capabilities to track risk trends and identify emerging risks in the environment.

• Remain current with industry non-financial risk trends and regulatory areas of focus.

• Contribute to, attend, and participate in various non-financial risk governance forums.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree

• Financial services industry experience

• Understanding of Corporate and Investment Banking as well as Capital Markets a plus

• Risk management, compliance, or audit experience.

• Non-financial risk management framework experience desirable

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• High motivated, self-directed individual with the ability to work independently.

• Strong project management and process management capabilities

• Working knowledge of GRC software solutions; Archer knowledge is a plus.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for the financial services industry

• Collaborative team player and relationship builder

• Exemplary business ethics

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel

  The expected base salary ranges from $110,000 - $140,000. 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.

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 perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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Why Mizuho

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.

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 and drive, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.

For more information, please view our Recruiting Brochure (https://www.mizuhogroup.com/binaries/content/assets/pdf/americas/share/2022/7/210298-recruitment-brochure-r02ev-20220715.pdf)