Director - Regulatory Reporting Governance

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Company: Mizuho Financial

Location: New York, NY 10025

Description:

About the Team:

Mizuho Americas Finance - Financial Regulatory Reporting is a team responsible for the preparation of regulatory filings for multiple entities under Mizuho US operations (the "Firm"), reporting to Mizuho Americas Bank Controller. The selected colleague will work at the Mizuho office two or three days per week with the remainder worked remotely, subject to Mizuho HR remote work policies.

Summary:

The position reports to Head of Change the Bank (Regulatory Reporting initiatives) and its primary responsibility is to drive execution of regulatory reporting remediation and change management programs. The role involves coordinating with key stakeholders in Regulatory Reporting, Data Governance, Program Management and IT to ensure timely closure of known issues. This includes review and challenges over the quality and completeness of key deliverables, and development of key messages to senior management and bank regulatory reporting regulators. The successful candidate is expected to have strong working knowledge of the bank regulatory reporting operating model, subject matter expertise in key regulatory reports, and an understanding of the governance framework supporting bank regulatory report production. The candidate must have the ability to drive remediation actions, raise key risks and challenges, and has excellent communication skills.

Core Responsibilities:
  • Lead critical efforts and meetings that support the execution of regulatory reporting change and remediation programs. Develop messaging and content to support updates to regulators on the progress of key projects.
  • Provide remediation program updates to senior management and regulatory stakeholders. Identify key risks, challenges, and relevant progress or performance indicators.
  • Support implementation of finance change programs including data and system transformations, Axiom software implementation, and new product onboarding. Coordinate and provide feedback on bank regulatory reporting requirements and considerations to manage the impact of change on bank regulatory reporting.
  • Promote the implementation of key controls, policies and frameworks through engagement with functions that support bank regulatory reporting. Provide trainings and guidance as need to support a robust control environment.
  • Stay abreast of new regulatory requirements, industry developments and other internal and external activities by proactively participating relevant events, seminars and symposiums.


Qualifications:
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in bank regulatory reporting advisory at Big 4, large regional accounting firms, regulatory reporting production at large U.S. FBOs or domestic banks, and/or bank regulatory affairs
  • Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial products; CPA/CFA preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide clarity on complex topics in a straight-forward manner
  • Strong leadership and project management skills with demonstrated prior experience in developing policies, procedures, flowcharts and training materials as well as involvement in implementation of change management and major automation efforts
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Critical thinking and strong analytical skills as well as the ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders and to take initiative on a broad range of issues


The expected base salary ranges from $150,000 - $225,000. 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. 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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