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About the Team

The Internal Audit Department Americas (IADA) provides internal audit services to the branches, representative offices and agencies of Mizuho Bank, Ltd. in the Americas, and to Mizuho Bank (USA). IADA’s mission is to act as an independent, objective assurance and consulting function, designed to add value and improve Mizuho Bank’s U.S. operations including the derivatives and broker dealer businesses. Based in the New York Metro area, IADA staff members perform various audits of different business areas of the bank to evaluate the effectiveness of risk management and governance processes. Along with its counterparts in London, Hong Kong and Singapore, IADA reports to and composes the overseas arm of MHBK’s Internal Audit Division (IAD).

Summary

Under the direction of the Director/, execute a robust audit program including performing the timely execution of audit planning, fieldwork, reporting and other administrative and management tasks pertaining to managing of market risk and/or liquidity risk.

Responsibilities

+ Experience or interest in auditing one or more of the areas below highly preferred (but not required): market risk and liquidity risk (including interest rate risk, equity price risk, foreign exchange risk, commodity risk, and debt obligations).

+ Knowledge of financial services risk management operations, balance sheet management, liquidity, compliance, conduct, financial crime, credit risk, operational and third-party risk, regulatory reporting, know your customer (KYC) and client onboarding are also beneficial.

+ Assist in the design, development and implementation of Internal Audit Department America’s (IADA’s) annual risk assessment, audit plan including the completion of continuous monitoring reports.

+ Execute and supervise the activities associated with audit testing and analysis including the development of approach and methodology.

+ In accordance with the IADA policy and procedures, drive efficiency and operational excellence through the use of available tools and resources and sharing of best practices.

+ Identify and implement efficiencies and automation using data analytics.

+ Collaborate both formally and informally with other corporate risk and control functions to ensure activities are coordinated.

+ Identify control weaknesses and emerging risks and work with management to design and recommend the appropriate and effective remediation,

+ Communicate, as needed, with Internal Audit Department (IAD) Head Office, other IAD overseas offices, IADA management and staff and other Mizuho areas/functions/personnel.

+ Represent IADA, as directed, on committees and/or special project teams as necessary.

+ As applicable, engage with supervisory authorities, external auditors and other service providers in the conduct of their activities at Mizuho.

+ Perform other assignments or special projects as directed including coordinate with or assist other IADA Audit Groups, as needed.

+ Assist the IADA Risk Managemen t Team with creating and maintaining the continuous monitoring for the Group’s portfolio of audits

+ Cooperate with directives and requests from IADA’s Quality Assurance team, and promote the ongoing effectiveness of IADA’s Quality Assurance function.

Qualifications

+ Holds a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in business, accounting, finance, economics, computer science or management information systems. May also hold an advanced or specialized degree and/or a professional certification (e.g., MBA, CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, CFE) or license relevant to the profession.

+ Demonstrates a sound understanding of the financial services industry, including audit, financial, derivatives, risk management, or technology functions. Possesses at least 1-2 years of relevant work experience, including in internal auditing or external auditing, risk management, supervisory examinations, or their equivalent.

+ Demonstrates a sound understanding of internal audit principles, practices and techniques, the concepts of risk, risk management, internal control and compliance, and the ability to effectively and consistently apply such understanding to assignments.

+ Has excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as strong relationship building skills with ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.

+ Demonstrates the capacity for effective project and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize, design and direct multiple tasks/projects and to anticipate and meet required deadlines.

+ Demonstrates ability to support IADA leadership with interacting with supervisory authorities, audit committees, and senior audit leadership including metrics reporting to such parties.

+ Demonstrates ability to effectively support the team’s Vice President and Director, with respect to the administrative management of IAD.

The expected base salary ranges from $89,000.00. - $110,000.00. 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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