Director, Financial Crime Compliance Section

Mizuho Bank, Ltd; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global financial services leader is seeking a financial crime compliance manager to develop and maintain compliance frameworks. Duties include overseeing financial-crime risk assessments, advising on compliance issues, and managing investigations. Candidates should have extensive experience in financial compliance, strong analytical skills, and a degree in Law or Finance. This position is located in Berlin, Germany, and involves significant interaction with regulators.

Qualifikationen

• 7-10+ years of experience in financial-crime compliance.
• Experience managing teams and compliance projects.
• Strong track record interacting with regulators.

Aufgaben

• Lead the organization's approach to financial crime compliance.
• Advise senior management on regulatory changes.
• Oversee investigations into suspicious activities.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Problem-solving skills

Multilingual skills

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business or related field

Professional certification (e.g., CAMS, ICA, ACAMS, CFE)

Tools

Compliance technology

Data analytics tools

Jobbeschreibung

About Mizuho

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 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 organisations. 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.

About the Team

Financial Crime Compliance Section consists of the AML & Sanction Advisory Team and KYC Support Team. Executive Directors in the section report to the Hong Kong Function Head of Compliance.

Role Requirements

Lead and manage the organisation’s approach to preventing, detecting and responding to financial‑crime risks, including money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, bribery and corruption. Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and internal policies.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement and maintain the financial crime compliance framework, policies and procedures.
• Lead the identification, assessment and mitigation of financial‑crime risks.
• Advise senior management and the board on financial‑crime matters and regulatory changes.
• Oversee investigations into suspicious activities and ensure timely reporting to relevant authorities (e.g., SARs/STRs).
• Liaise with regulators, law enforcement and industry bodies on financial‑crime compliance issues.
• Provide training and awareness programmes to staff on financial‑crime risks and controls.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of financial‑crime controls and recommend improvements.
• Manage and lead the financial crime compliance team.
• In‑depth knowledge of financial‑crime laws, regulations and best practices (e.g., AML, CTF, anti‑bribery, sanctions).
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Experience with relevant compliance technology and data analytics tools.
• Multilingual skills or experience working in international organisations.

Competencies

• In‑depth knowledge of financial‑crime laws, regulations and best practices.
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Experience with relevant compliance technology and data analytics tools.
• Multilingual skills or experience working in international organisations.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business or a related field (required).
• Professional certification (e.g., CAMS, ICA, ACAMS, CFE) is highly desirable.

Experience

• Significant experience (typically 7–10+ years) in financial‑crime compliance within financial services or a regulated environment.
• Demonstrable experience in managing teams and complex compliance projects.
• Strong track record of dealing with regulators and external auditors.

Application

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

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

Personal data collected will be kept in strict confidence, and will be used for recruitment purpose only.

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
• Recognising 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: Mizuho People Philosophy

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