Volcker Compliance Advisor

The individual will be joining the Volcker Compliance and Americas Treasury Department Advisory team. The candidate will also have the opportunity to work on other projects as needed.

This role is hybrid and based in our New York City Office

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with the assessment of the current Volcker Compliance program and identify opportunities for improvement, increasing efficiency, and ensuring that the firm meets regulatory expectations and industry best practice

Assist with Metrics reporting and governance process (i.e. review and challenge, monitoring, maintenance of trading information schedule, drafting of narrative statements with relevant stakeholders)

Facilitate the administration of the Monthly Working Group meetings for the various entities (i.e. calendar invites, prepare decks, note taking)

Americas Treasury Department (ATD) Compliance coverage

Assist with and develop controls, monitoring and surveillance of Americas Treasury Department activities

Assist with ATD communications monitoring

Assist with and develop ATD related trainings

Assist with various risk assessments covering the Americas Treasury Department, identify potential risks, ensure adherence to controls and improve the supervisory control framework

Assist in Regulatory Change Management Process.  Keep abreast of regulatory changes, new regulations and internal policy changes in order to further identify new key risk areas. 

Assist in review and enhancement of policies and procedures

Assist with audits and testing reviews (i.e. tracking requests, gathering required information, following up with other stakeholders as needed)

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

5-7 years in the financial services industry, ideally with particular emphasis on Volcker, Corporate Treasury activities, Bank regulations compliance, derivatives regulations and cross border activities

Exposure to and experience working with support and control functions

Knowledge of the Volcker Rule (and metrics reporting requirements) required

Knowledge of -Bank regulations, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulations and Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) rules a plus.

Strong organizational and delivery skills

Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills with the ability to express ideas in a persuasive, confident, organized, concise, clear and articulate manner

Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative, adaptive and highly motivated with a strong attention to detail.

Fluent in Japanese a plus

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (B.A./B.S.) in a related discipline

The expected base salary ranges from $125,500.00 - $200,000.00. 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, including but not limited to Medical, Dental and 401k that begin on day one of employment, 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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