Director, APAC Compliance Chief Of Staff

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 Chief of Staff Office will support the APAC Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) in managing and coordinating the regional compliance programme. Key responsibilities Run the bank •Support and assist the APAC CCO and APAC Compliance Chief of Staff in the oversight of the country compliance teams and the execution of the compliance programme in APAC •Oversee the identification, assessment and management of key compliance risks across the region •Drive regional consistency and minimum standards •Provide support and guidance to country compliance teams •Build strong and effective relationships with stakeholders across different functions and countries Change the bank •Support and assist the APAC CCO and APAC Compliance Chief of Staff in the design, development, delivery and execution of best in class compliance framework and programme •Support compliance transformation programme development and execution, and prepare communication and status updates to stakeholders •Support efforts to enhance use and deployment of compliance technology and automation •Build strong and effective relationships with stakeholders across different functions and countries Job Requirements Knowledge, skills and experience •Bachelor's degree or equivalent •At least 10 - 15 years' experience in compliance, legal or other controls related function in the financial services industry •Knowledge and expertise in the design and implementation of compliance programmes •Ability to manage projects •Highly motivated team player •Strong analytical, communication (written and verbal) and people skills, ability to 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 •Prior experience in roles with regional coverage an advantage 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.