SVP, APAC Financial Crime Compliance

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 experienced compliance professionals to join a newly formed team to manage compliance risk for the Asia-Pacific region. The APAC Regional Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) team will be responsible for overseeing the design, enhancement and execution of the FCC programme in APAC to manage and mitigate sanctions, money-laundering and bribery risks. Key responsibilities •Support the design, development, delivery and execution of best in class compliance framework to monitor, prevent, detect, mitigate and manage financial crime (money laundering, sanctions and bribery) risks •Oversee identification, assessment and mitigation of financial crime risks •Oversee the review, research and investigation of customers and customers' transactional activity for compliance with financial crime laws, rules and regulations •Drive regional consistency and minimum standards •Build strong and effective relationships with stakeholders •Provide support and guidance to country compliance teams •Support the design and implementation of regional procedures and processes that align with risk appetite and risk management practices across locations, whilst accommodating local regulatory nuances and business environments •Conduct gap analyses on local procedures and processes against Head Office requirements and international best practices (such as the FATF) Job Requirements Knowledge, skills and experience •Bachelor's degree or equivalent •At least 15 years' experience n compliance, legal or other controls related function in the financial services industry •Extensive knowledge and strong expertise in the design and implementation of compliance programmes •Prior experience managing financial crime compliance programmes and advanced knowledge of sanctions, money-laundering and bribery laws and regulations •Subject matter expert in FCC areas (including CDD, transaction monitoring and sanctions screening) and proficiency with the regulations in at least one key location in the APAC region as well as FATF standards •Strong understanding of corporate banking products and services as well as processes •Highly motivated team player •Strong analytical, communication and people skills, ability to influence and collaborate with people across different cultures and backgrounds •Adaptable, resilient and passionate about making a difference •Experience dealing with complex issues, forward-looking, solutions-oriented, ability to be hands-on 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 these roles at Mizuho Bank.