Director - Regulatory Reporting Governance (Finance)

About the Team:

Mizuho Americas Finance - Financial Regulatory Reporting is a team responsible for the preparation of regulatory filings for multiple entities under Mizuho US operations (the "Firm"), reporting to Mizuho Americas Bank Controller. The selected colleague will work at the Mizuho office two or three days per week with the remainder worked remotely, subject to Mizuho HR remote work policies.

Summary:

The position reports to Head of Change the Bank (Regulatory Reporting initiatives) and its primary responsibility is to drive execution of regulatory reporting remediation and change management programs. The role involves coordinating with key stakeholders in Regulatory Reporting, Data Governance, Program Management and IT to ensure timely closure of known issues. This includes review and challenges over the quality and completeness of key deliverables, and development of key messages to senior management and bank regulatory reporting regulators. The successful candidate is expected to have strong working knowledge of the bank regulatory reporting operating model, subject matter expertise in key regulatory reports, and an understanding of the governance framework supporting bank regulatory report production. The candidate must have the ability to drive remediation actions, raise key risks and challenges, and has excellent communication skills.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead critical efforts and meetings that support the execution of regulatory reporting change and remediation programs. Provide management with updates on key projects, issues, data and technology transformations impacting bank regulatory reporting.
• Perform review and challenge over the quality and completeness of issue closure actions and evidence. Liaise with Internal Audit to understand closure expectations and facilitate issue closure discussions.
• Provide remediation program updates to senior management and regulatory stakeholders. Identify key risks, challenges, and relevant progress or performance indicators.
• Represent the Financial Regulatory Reporting group in key forums and committees overseeing regulatory reporting change, remediation, and key projects.
• Stay abreast of new regulatory requirements, industry developments and other internal and external activities by proactively participating relevant events, seminars and symposiums.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 12 years of experience in bank regulatory reporting advisory at Big 4, large regional accounting firms, or regulatory reporting production at large U.S. FBOs or domestic banks
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial products; CPA/CFA preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide clarity on complex topics in a straight-forward manner
• Strong leadership and project management skills with demonstrated prior experience in developing policies, procedures, flowcharts and training materials as well as involvement in implementation of change management and major automation efforts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Critical thinking and strong analytical skills as well as the ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders and to take initiative on a broad range of issues

The expected base salary ranges from $150,000 - $225,000. 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.

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