Job Description

Company Profile
MIZUHO BANK LTD IS THE BANKING SUBSIDIARY OF MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP OF JAPAN, ONE OF THE WORLD\'S LARGEST FINANCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS.

IN 1974, ONE OF MIZUHO\'S LEGACY BANK COMMENCED ITS BRANCH OPERATION IN SINGAPORE AND FOR OVER 40 YEARS, WE HAVE A PRESENCE IN SINGAPORE.
MIZUHO BANK SINGAPORE BRANCH HOLDS A FULL BANK LICENSE AND PROVIDES BANKING SERVICES TO MORE THAN 2,000 JAPANESE AND NON-JAPANESE CUSTOMERS, OPERATING WITH STAFF STRENGTH OF MORE THAN 700 IN SINGAPORE. ITS PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ENCOMPASSES CORPORATE FINANCE, TRADE FINANCE, CASH MANAGEMENT, FUNDS TRANSFERS, PROJECT FINANCE AND TREASURY. IT ALSO COLLABORATES WITH ITS AFFILIATE COMPANY, MIZUHO SECURITIES, TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT BANKING SOLUTIONS TO ITS CUSTOMERS.

SINGAPORE BRANCH ALSO SERVES AS A REGIONAL OFFICE FOR BANK\'S APAC OPERATIONS.

Job Responsibilities
Job responsibilities

Mizuho Bank is seeking an experienced compliance professional to join a newly formed team to manage compliance risk for the Asia-Pacific region. The APAC Compliance Head of Regulations Management is responsible for overseeing the design and execution of a consistent regulations management process for Mizuho across APAC.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and provide strategic direction for the design, development, delivery and execution of best in class regulations management programme
• Oversee prompt identification of regulatory changes and developments, assessment of impact and implementation of controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Design and oversee execution of process for dissemination of extra-territorial laws and regulations, assessment of impact and implementation of controls to ensure compliance
• Drive regional consistency and minimum standards
• Build strong and effective relationships with stakeholders
• Provide direction, leadership and guidance to country compliance teams
• Attract, develop and retain compliance talent

Job Requirements
Knowledge, skills and experience

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent
• At least 15 years\' experience in compliance, legal or other controls related function in the financial services industry
• Extensive knowledge and strong expertise in the design and implementation of compliance programmes
• Strong understanding of banking products, services and processes
• Strong technical compliance expertise and a solid understanding of corporate governance
• Highly motivated leader and team player
• Strong analytical, communication and people skills, ability to lead, influence and collaborate with people across different cultures and backgrounds
• Adaptable, resilient and passionate about making a difference
• Subject matter expert, experience dealing with complex issues, forward-looking, solutions-oriented, ability to be hands-on

If you are an experienced compliance professional with a passion for change and transformation, a desire to join a new team with a mandate to build for the future, and a conviction to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this role at Mizuho Bank.

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