Company Overview
Mizuho Bank, Limited has a long-term commitment to the Hong Kong market. With a strong global connection and a workforce of over 600 staff in Hong Kong, Mizuho Bank, Limited, is able to help corporations in Hong Kong to expand their business worldwide. Our clients comprise Japanese and non-Japanese corporations including PRC related ones, financial institutions, government and quasi-government organizations, etc. We provide a full spectrum of corporate banking services to our customers including syndication loans, treasury, transaction banking, financial advisory, project finance, merger and acquisition, leveraged finance, structured finance, etc.
Why Mizuho
At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.
Its the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition and drive, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.
About the team
Deposit and Remittance Section ("DRS") is one of the operation units of the Hong Kong Administration Department of Mizuho Bank Hong Kong Branch. DRS provides operation support on Cash Management products, KYC and services to different business units, Head Office and various overseas branches. It also participates in operation and control optimization, new products and business initiative projects which supports the growth of the Bank.
Role requirements
- Acting as reviewer / approver of KYC/CRS/FATCA/ Account documents or data to ensure compliance with Head Office, internal procedure and regulatory requirements;
- To assist team head to manage the team and monitor the daily operations (on-boarding/ periodic review/ Triggering Event / customer screening / signatory maintenance) and liaise with internal or external stakeholders of any deficiencies/ outstanding document/issues;
- To establish (when necessary), review and revise internal operation procedures periodically;
- To support the Head Office KYC/CDD Global implementation program;
- To support the KYC/CDD/CRS/FATCA & signatory documentation related ad-hoc projects.
Essential Functions
- Acting as reviewer / approver of KYC/CRS/FATCA/ Account documents or data to ensure compliance with Head Office, internal policies, procedures & regulatory requirements;
- Assisting team head to manage the team and monitor the daily operations (on-boarding/ periodic review/ Triggering Event / customer screening / signatory maintenance) to comply with the regulatory and internal policy;
- Supervising and monitoring the CDD process on customer on-boarding/ periodic review/ Triggering Event / customer screening / signatory maintenance and liaise with internal or external stakeholders of any deficiencies/ outstanding document/issues;
- To drive continuous improvement on control, service excellence & digital transformation;
- To establish (when necessary), review and revise internal operation procedures periodically;
- Acting as reviewer to prepare & send timely MIS Reports and ensure the accuracy and completeness;
- Monitoring and supervising the custodian of original KYC / account documents;
- Escalation of High risk case to FINANCIAL CRIME COMPLIANCE and management;
- Participating and supporting in ad-hoc project and activities.
Competencies
- We are looking for an individual who has mind-set to initiate changes and improvements for higher productivity/performance;
- Builds an internal and external network to execute regular deals and day-to-day work;
- The individual should have a strong sense of commitment and responsibility.
Work experience, education and skills
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business;
- 5 years experience in Banking industry with hands on knowledge in KYC Operations;
- Detail-oriented with good communication skills;
- Good command of PC skills including MS Office, etc; and
- Proficient in English and Chinese.
Application
Please indicate your current and expected salary on CV for the application.
Mizuho Bank Limited
Mizuho Bank, Ltd. in Hong Kong is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG). The Mizuho group is a global financial services leader with offices in nearly 35 countries, approximately 55,000 employees, and assets of almost USD 2 trillion. Mizuho provides expertise in retail banking, corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, capital markets, and sales and trading, to help businesses develop and find new opportunities for growth. To learn more: www.mizuhogroup.com
Mizuhos Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
As an organization we aim to achieve robust sustainable growth far into the future, and continue to create lasting value for our clients and the economies and communities in which we operate. Promoting equity of opportunity and having an inclusive culture – where diversity in all its forms is welcomed, varied perspective and values are incorporated into our daily working practices and decision making, and all employees feel a sense of belonging and are proud to work – are key to achieving this aim. We target to achieve the DE&I goal through our three commitments: 1. Celebrate diversity 2. Promote work-life satisfaction 3. Create an inclusive culture
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