About the Team The Americas Risk Management (ARM) COO team reports to the US Chief Risk Officer and supports a 200 person organization spanning Credit, Market, Liquidity, Portfolio, and Non-Financial Risk. The COO team’s mandate includes: Human Capital Culture & Communication Finance & Budget Risk Project Management Strategy Governance Summary Mizuho is seeking a Director-level candidate to spearhead Governance matters, including but not limited to: Policy: Develop and maintain Policy and Standard framework for Risk. Ensure timely updates to existing documents. Provide thought leadership in streamlining / enhancing / creating new framework documents in partnership with risk stripe SMEs. Audit and Risk Review: Represent ARM in Internal Audit and Risk Review engagements. Track and report outstanding issues and support timely remediation. Regulatory: Liaise with Regulatory Affairs to coordinate BAU and ad-hoc regulatory meetings, exams, and requests. Head Office Liaison: Act as the primary contact and coordinator for Head Office requests. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree; major in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration preferred 8 years of progressive experience in the financial services industry; experience in Risk Management or a COO role strongly preferred Ability to function independently while maintaining a collegial and collaborative approach with team members Excellent communication skills; ability to articulate deadlines and deliverables clearly to senior members of organization Detail oriented and self-motivated The expected base salary ranges from $144,000 - $235,000. 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. #Hybrid 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. #LI-MIZUHO 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