Job description
About the Team
The Internal Audit Department Americas (IADA) provides internal audit services to the branches, representative offices and agencies of Mizuho Bank, Ltd. in the Americas, and to Mizuho Bank (USA) and related subsidiaries. IADA’s mission is to act as an independent, objective assurance and consulting function, designed to add value and improve Mizuho Bank’s U.S. operations including derivative activities under the bank, broker dealer and swap dealer businesses. Based in the New York Metro area, IADA staff members perform various audits of different business areas of the bank to evaluate the effectiveness of risk management and governance processes. Along with its counterparts in London, Hong Kong and Singapore, IADA reports to and composes the overseas arm of MHBK’s Internal Audit Division (IAD).
Summary
Under the direction of the Director or Audit Lead, execute a robust audit program including performing the timely execution of audit planning, fieldwork, reporting and other administrative and management tasks pertaining to Front Office activities.
Responsibilities
Assist in the design, development and implementation of Internal Audit Department America’s (IADA’s) annual risk assessment, audit plan including the completion of continuous monitoring reports.
Execute the activities associated with audit testing and analysis including the development of testing approach to effectively assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
In accordance with the IADA policy and procedures, drive efficiency and operational excellence through the use of available tools and resources and sharing of best practices.
Identify and implement efficiencies and automation using data analytics.
Collaborate both formally and informally with other corporate risk and control functions to ensure activities are coordinated.
Identify control weaknesses and emerging risks and work with management to design and recommend the appropriate and effective remediation,
Communicate, as needed, with Internal Audit Department (IAD) Head Office, other IAD overseas offices, IADA management and staff and other Mizuho areas/functions/personnel.
Perform other assignments or special projects as directed including coordinate with or assist other IADA Audit Groups, as needed.
Assist the IADA Risk Management Team with creating and maintaining the continuous monitoring for the Group’s portfolio of audits.
Cooperate with directives and requests from IADA’s Quality Assurance team, and promote the ongoing effectiveness of IADA’s Quality Assurance function.
Qualifications
Holds a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in business, accounting, finance, economics, computer science or management information systems. May also hold an advanced or specialized degree and/or a professional certification (e.g., MBA, CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, CFE) or license relevant to the profession.
Demonstrates a sound understanding of the financial services industry, including audit, financial, derivatives, risk management, or technology functions. Possesses at least 1-2 years of relevant work experience, including in internal auditing or external auditing, risk management, supervisory examinations, or their equivalent.
Experience or interest in auditing one or more of the areas below highly preferred (but not required):
- Investment Banking and Capital Markets activities
- Equity, Fixed Income, or Cash Products
- Derivatives or Futures (including Swaps, Options, Futures Execution and Clearing, Foreign Exchange, Derivative Operations, Structured Credit, Swap Dealer or Futures Commission Merchant Risk Management Programs, Risk Solutions, Counterparty Management)
- Financial services operations, finance, liquidity, compliance, conduct, financial crime, technology, credit risk, market risk, regulatory reporting, know your customer (KYC) and client onboarding
Demonstrates a sound understanding of internal audit principles, practices and techniques, the concepts of risk, risk management, internal control and compliance, and the ability to effectively and consistently apply such understanding to assignments.
Has excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as strong relationship building skills with ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
Demonstrates the capacity for effective project and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize, design and execute multiple tasks/projects and meet required deadlines.
Demonstrates ability to support IADA leadership with interacting with stakeholders and senior audit leadership including metrics reporting to such parties.
Demonstrates ability to effectively support the team’s Vice President and Director, with respect to the administrative management of IAD.
The expected base salary ranges from $73,000 -$100,000. 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.
Company Overview
Mizuho Americas is a leading financial institution comprising several legal entities, which together offer clients corporate and investment banking, financing, securities, treasury services, asset management, research and more. Mizuho’s operations in the Americas connect a broad client base of major corporations, financial institutions and public sector groups to local markets and a vast global network. Mizuho Americas is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG), which is comprised of offices in nearly 40 countries, approximately 60,000 employees, and assets of more than USD 1.8 trillion. Learn more at mizuhoamericas.com.
Mizuho Bank Ltd. 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.
Mizuho Americas is a leading financial institution comprising several legal entities, which together offer clients corporate and investment banking, financing, securities, treasury services, asset management, research and more. Mizuho’s operations in the Americas connect a broad client base of major corporations, financial institutions and public sector groups to local markets and a vast global network. Mizuho Americas is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG), which is comprised of offices in nearly 40 countries, approximately 60,000 employees, and assets of more than USD 1.8 trillion. Learn more at mizuhoamericas.com.
Mizuho Bank Ltd. 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.
Other requirements
Mizuho has in place a remote 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 Americas is a leading financial institution comprising several legal entities, which together offer clients corporate and investment banking, financing, securities, treasury services, asset management, research and more. Mizuho’s operations in the Americas connect a broad client base of major corporations, financial institutions and public sector groups to local markets and a vast global network. Mizuho Americas is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG), which is comprised of offices in nearly 40 countries, approximately 60,000 employees, and assets of more than USD 1.8 trillion. Learn more at mizuhoamericas.com.
Mizuho Bank Ltd. 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.
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