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VP – Non-Financial Risk (Reporting)

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 VP to join our team to further enhance the design and help embed the NFRM framework, driving 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:

+ Lead the design, production, and delivery of high-quality risk reporting for senior management, risk committees, and regulators.

+ Ensuring all non-financial risk framework components are accurately captured, aggregated, and communicated in a timely manner.

+ Enhance the firm’s NFR reporting framework in alignment with best practices and regulatory expectations.

+ Collaborate with the NFR management team as well as Divisions across the firm to ensure consistent and integrated risk reporting.

+ Act as a thought leader in the continuous improvement of the NFR Reporting process.

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

+ Drive a consistent approach to identify, assess, manage, and report non-financial risk events, issues, and key risk indicators across assigned coverage areas.

+ 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

+ 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 NFR framework.

+ Maintain and enhance non-financial key risk management standards and policies.

+ Conduct deep dives/risk assessments/gap analyses and document findings across key coverage areas.

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

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

+ 5+ years of risk management, compliance, or audit experience desirable and/or direct operations / finance experience

+ Proven expertise in risk reporting, dashboard development, and data visualization (e.g., Tableau, Power BO or equivalent)

+ Strong understanding in NFR risk framework elements (RCSA, Risk Events, Issues, KRIs etc.)

+ Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel

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

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

+ Highly 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.

The expected base salary ranges from $137,500 - $185,000. 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, including Medical, Dental and 401K plans, successful candidates are also 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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