
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.
NFR is seeking an experienced Director to serve as the primary Non-Financial Risk Coverage Officer for the Banking businesses. The role will provide independent oversight, effective challenge, and strategic risk advisory support to senior business leaders across Corporate Banking, Commercial Banking, Treasury, Lending, and related support functions while promoting a strong risk culture and ensuring alignment with the firm's risk appetite, regulatory expectations, and risk management objectives.
The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of Banking businesses, products, client lifecycle activities, operating models and control environments, coupled with expertise in non-financial risk management and governance.
Principal Duties may entail all or some of the following responsibilities:
The expected base salary ranges from $165,000 - $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, including Medical, Dental and 401K plans, successful candidates are also eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
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.
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.
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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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