Vice President, General Compliance Team, Legal and Compliance Section

Company Overview

Mizuho has a long-term commitment to the Hong Kong market. With strong ties to Mizuho’s 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

Legal & Compliance Section is responsible for the overall co-ordination of legal and compliance related matters within the bank and its associated entities. It designs and carries out the compliance program. It also provides internal legal consultancy including draft and/or review the legal documents to be used in the branch.

Role requirements

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive compliance professional to join our team. The successful candidate will support the General Compliance function and provide advisory support to business stakeholders, particularly relationship managers, on compliance matters including but not limited to investment-related regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management and administration of the General Compliance function.
• Act as a trusted advisor to relationship managers by providing timely and practical compliance guidance, with a particular focus on investment-related compliance matters.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, supervision, and delivery of compliance monitoring and training programmes.
• Review, update, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and manuals to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Monitor and respond to enquiries, reviews, and requests from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and other relevant regulatory authorities.
• Assist in reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new or amended regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Lead and/or support compliance-related projects and other ad hoc initiatives as assigned.

Essential Functions

Requirements

• • Strong knowledge of banking compliance and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience in investment-related compliance is preferred.
  • Good analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Competencies

• We are looking for an individual who possess with mind-set to make continuous improvements for higher productivity and performance in banking and finance compliance arena;
• Continuously acquiring requisite knowledge in the field through day to day work and training, the individual should learn to work independently or in a team;
• The individual respects for and commits to high standards of business ethics, conduct and integrity in the sphere of banking and finance arena, in particularly, its related compliance area.

Work experience, education and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Accounting/ Finance/ Business/ Legal/ Economics/ Risk Management or related disciplines;
• At least 5 years’ experience in compliance, preferably gained from financial institutions or professional firms, experience in investment-related compliance is preferred;
• Strong knowledge of banking compliance and regulatory requirements;
• Be analytical, logical and attentive to details;
• Good analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment;
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Familiar with MS Access would be a plus;
• Good command of English and Cantonese; fluent Mandarin would also be an advantage.

Application

Employment of the in-scope positions are subject to Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (MRCS) as per regulatory requirement. For details, please refer to (Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme Phase 2 I The Hong Kong Association of Banks).

Please state your current and expected salary on your CV when you submit your 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

Mizuho’s People Philosophy

The Mizuho People Philosophy serves as the guiding standard for embodying Mizuho’s Corporate Identity. It establishes the fundamental philosophy for the ways we support people within Mizuho, based on our belief that our people’s growth and fulfillment are essential to achieving our corporate goals.
 
Mizuho is committed to:

• Supporting the professional growth of people
• Recognizing people who promote Mizuho’s 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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