Company Overview
Mizuho has a long-term commitment to the Hong Kong market. With strong ties to Mizuhos global network and a workforce of over 600 staff in Hong Kong, we are able to help corporations in Hong Kong to expand their business worldwide. Our clients primarily comprise Japanese and non-Japanese corporations (including those domiciled in the PRC), financial institutions, and government and quasi-government organizations. We provide a full spectrum of corporate banking services to our customers including syndicated loans, treasury, transaction banking, financial advisory, project finance, merger and acquisition, leveraged finance, and structured finance.
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.
It is 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
Operations Planning Section is to provide operations administration and operation support within departments. Also, promote Operation and System projects in corporation with other departments or Head Office and to establish the business continuity plan to mitigate the risk to the branch under emergency situation. Operations Risk Control Team is holding responsibilities to monitor, identify and mitigate the operations risk in the Bank.
Role requirements
- To perform various tasks related to Operations Planning to support branch activities
- To prepare statistical reports analysing data, such as transaction volumes, overtime, staff turnover etc. to assist Branch Management in developing forward-looking strategies
- To administer and manage Operational Error Reports and related documentation, etc.
- To assist the superiors in preparing risk-related reports to both local Management and Head Office
- To provide operational supports to other branches whenever necessary
- To perform any other duties assigned by superiors
Essential Functions
- To conduct regular inspections on daily operations
- To collaborate with other departments/sections to prepare Risk Scenario Report in order to identify the inherent risks of different risk scenarios and establish effective risk reduction measures
- To deliver regular information control training & comprehensive testing in accordance with Head Office announcement
- To educate new staff understand the importance and our Banks requirement on Information Control
Competencies
- We are looking for an individual who can carry out the work in a timely and careful manner.
- The individual should possess strong sense of commitment and responsibility.
- Able to manage regular work independently and handle irregular cases by obtaining necessary guidance from line managers;
- Possess mind-set to initiate changes and improvements for higher productivity/performance.
- Proactively acquire necessary knowledge through day-to-day work through training and communicate with relevant counterparties to solve problems.
- Build good working relationship with other members and stakeholders and effectively collaborate with them to achieve Team/Section goals.
- Respect for, and commit to, high standards of business conduct and integrity in promoting deals/projects, and conducting operations/reporting, etc.
Work experience, education and skills
- Bachelors Degree holder.
- Minimum 2 years experience of back office operations in the Banking industry.
- Exposure in operational risk management support including information control, special events identification, etc.
- Team player with good communication skills.
- Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese. Putonghua is preferable.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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 35 countries, approximately 52,000 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 People Philosophy
The Mizuho People Philosophy serves as the guiding standard for embodying Mizuhos Corporate Identity. It establishes the fundamental philosophy for the ways we support people within Mizuho, based on our belief that our peoples growth and fulfillment are essential to achieving our corporate goals. Mizuho is committed to:
- Supporting the professional growth of people
- Recognizing people who promote Mizuhos Values
- Fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive as their true selves
The full text for the Mizuho People Philosophy can be accessed via this link:
https://www.mizuhogroup.com/sustainability/social/employees
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