Assistant Vice President Vice President CSO Banking Strategy Team

Mizuho; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London seeks a professional to manage the syndication business within the Business Strategy team. The role involves coordinating with Front Office, overseeing loan underwriting, and preparing reports for Tokyo. Candidates should possess excellent knowledge of international banking, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. This full-time position offers opportunities for career development in a flexible and inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Motivation to achieve relevant assignments and solve difficulties
• Fair and reasonable thinking to make recommendations to management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the loan underwriting (LCM) pipeline in coordination with the FO.
• Monitor market trends related to LCM and DCM and prepare reports for Tokyo.
• Act as the secretariat for the Distribution Risk Committee.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of international banking business

Good presentation and communication skills

Excellent PC (Excel) skills

Efficient time management skills

Desire to improve career and skills

Change Management

Leadership Experience

Job description

Profile Summary

• The Business Strategy team under the CSO supports and collaborates with Front Office (FO) and other relevant departments including Departments in Tokyo to define and implement the regional strategy to grow our business for Mizuho EMEA.
• The primary focus of this role at the outset will be ensuring the smooth operation of the syndication business in EMEA.
• Depending on performance there may be opportunities to expand responsibilities to include strategic planning for the syndication business and other tasks within the Business Strategy team

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Primary focus

• Manage the loan underwriting (LCM) pipeline in coordination with the FO
• Oversee Stress Loss Limit management and monitor underwriting positions including reporting to Tokyo and when necessary coordinating with Tokyo on the limit increase or temporary breaches in a proactive manner
• Act as the secretariat for the Distribution Risk Committee (the committee reviewing loan underwriting risks) ensuring smooth running of the committee in collaboration with the FO Risk and other relevant departments
• Other necessary coordination and administrative work with relevant departments (including Tokyo and other regions)
• Monitor market trends related to LCM and DCM through FO interviews and vendor information and prepare monthly reports for Tokyo
• Provide support to management on other syndication-related tasks from time to time

2. Future opportunities

• Planning and strategy tasks related to the syndication business
• Operational and planning responsibilities for banking business beyond syndication
• Support decision-making for EMEA CEO EMEA CIB Head and CSO regarding Banking Strategy in EMEA

Qualifications Skills and Experience

• Excellent knowledge of international banking business
• Understanding the strategy and policy of Mizuho
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Handling data with great accuracy
• Excellent PC (Excel) skills
• Efficient time management skills
• Good teamwork and communication with colleagues in EMEA and Head office
• Motivation to achieve relevant assignments solving difficulties for oneself
• Fair and reasonable thinking to make recommendation to management
• Desire to improve career and skills by learning

We champion a flexible work environment as we understand the need for people to meet other commitments or simply strike a good work-life balance.

At Mizuho we are committed to supporting equality and diversity and seek to create a workplace that is fully inclusive. We welcome applications from all sections of the community that we operate in and from all ethnic backgrounds sexual orientation beliefs gender identities and disabilities.

If you require more information about our equal opportunities policy or wish to discuss any accessibility requirements or reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team and we will be happy to help.

Required Experience: Exec

Key Skills

• Change Management
• Financial Services
• Growing Experience
• Managed Care
• Management Experience
• Analysis Skills
• Senior Leadership
• Performance Management
• Process Management
• Leadership Experience
• negotiation
• Analytics

Employment Type:

Full Time

Experience:

years

Vacancy:

1