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Role Overview
Role will be part of the Finance COO team and report directly to the Finance COO. The role will be supporting the governance, operating rhythm, and strategic initiatives of the Finance function. The role drives cross-functional execution across Financial Control, Product Control, Regulatory Reporting, Tax, and FP&A, and prepares executive-ready materials for Finance leadership, Executive Management, and Head Office stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
· Governance & Executive Reporting: Prepare and coordinate materials for Finance management meetings, offsites, town halls, and Head Office updates; track decisions and action items to closure.
· Strategic Initiatives: Lead or support Finance transformation and control programs, including reconciliation, system upgrades, and process improvement, actively managing milestones, risks, and dependencies.
· Operating Model & Efficiency: Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, reduce manual effort, and evaluate offshoring or automation across Finance.
· Budget & Resource Management: Support Finance cost management, including headcount tracking, market data licenses (e.g., Bloomberg), and space and seating planning.
· Talent & People Programs: Coordinate talent planning, promotion cycles, hiring logistics, and engagement initiatives such as networking events and the Finance newsletter.
· Policy & Controls: Maintain Finance policies and procedures, support audit and regulatory requests, and keep approval workflows and control documentation current.
· Stakeholder Management: Serve as a point of contact for Operations, Technology, Treasury, HR, and Head Office, driving alignment on cross-functional priorities.
Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA a plus.
· 10+ years of financial services experience, ideally within Finance, a COO office, or a strategy/consulting role, with a strong understanding of banking Finance functions and controls.
· Proven program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
· Excellent written and verbal communication; able to produce concise, executive-ready presentations and memos.
· Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with Workday or financial systems a plus.
· Highly organized, discreet with confidential information, and collaborative across all levels of the organization.
The expected base salary ranges from $200,000 - $275,000. 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, including Medical, Dental and 401K plans, successful candidates are also eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
Other requirements
In office attendance is an essential function of this role. There is currently a requirement to be in the office a minimum 50% of the time, or five out of every 10 business days. Specific information about the requirements for your role will be communicated during 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 equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in all of the jurisdictions where we operate. AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.
Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities and other covered reasons in accordance with applicable law.
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.



