Join Mizuho as the Manager of Infrastructure Governance, Risk and Controls!

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Line Manager to lead our Infrastructure Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team. This role is pivotal in transforming our GRC function to become more proactive, efficient, and an enabler of audit responses. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of the team. The focus will be on enhancing our proactive risk management capabilities and ensuring that audit responses are streamlined and integrated into our business-as-usual (BAU) processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Infrastructure GRC team
• Foster a culture of proactive risk management and continuous improvement within the team
• Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and capabilities

Proactive Risk Management:

• Develop and implement a proactive GRC strategy that anticipates and miti
• gates potential risks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address emerging risks and vulnerabilities
• Establish and maintain robust risk assessment and monitoring processes

Audit Response Enablement:

• Transform the GRC team's approach to audit responses, making them more efficient and integrated into BAU activities
• Work closely with internal and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate responses
• Develop and implement processes and tools that streamline audit preparation and execution

Governance and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies
• Oversee the development and maintenance of GRC policies, procedures, and documentation
• Manage items such as self-identified issues and risk acceptances, with a goal of achieving zero extensions
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of GRC controls and initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as a key point of contact for GRC-related matters within the organization
• Collaborate with senior leadership, business units, and other stakeholders to align GRC activities with business objectives
• Act as an embedded manager, with a dotted line to our larger IT GRC team, ensuring cohesive and aligned efforts
• Communicate GRC initiatives, progress, and outcomes to relevant stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in GRC, risk management, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of infrastructure services and financial industry regulations
• Proven track record of developing and implementing proactive risk management strategies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Relevant certifications such as CISM, CRISC, or CISSP are a plus

The expected base salary ranges from $160k-$190k. 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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