Front Office Operational Risk & Controls SME — VP

Mizuho EMEA; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Non-contributory pension

27 days’ annual leave

Hybrid working - office and home based

Virtual GP

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Mizuho EMEA is seeking a Subject Matter Expert in CIB Banking Front Office operational risk to join the Business Change and Governance Team. You will coordinate remediation efforts, oversee the FOSC, and strengthen the RCSA framework while engaging with senior leaders and compliance functions across multiple jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes governance, risk control, and proactive stakeholder engagement within a complex financial services environment, offering hybrid working arrangements and

Qualifications

• SME of Front Office operational risk event management, controls, governance and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to distill complex information into concise action plans.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational risk event remediation and ensure proper capture and remediation actions.
• Manage the CIB Banking Front Office Supervisory Committee and prepare material/minutes.
• Oversee RCSA framework and document new controls or weaknesses.
• Identify new risks from initiatives and ensure robust controls.
• Coordinate BAU governance across CIB Banking with HO and FO teams.
• Oversee cross-functional governance across jurisdictions.

Skills

FO operational risk

Regulatory requirements

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

Mizuho EMEA is seeking a Subject Matter Expert in CIB Banking Front Office operational risk to join the Business Change and Governance Team. You will coordinate remediation efforts, oversee the FOSC, and strengthen the RCSA framework while engaging with senior leaders and compliance functions across multiple jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes governance, risk control, and proactive stakeholder engagement within a complex financial services environment, offering hybrid working arrangements and