Front Office Risk & Controls VP – Banking SME

Mizuho EMEA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Non-contributory pension

27 days leave

Hybrid working

Virtual GP

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Mizuho EMEA, based in London, seeks a Subject Matter Expert in CIB Front Office operational risk governance to lead oversight across multiple jurisdictions. You will coordinate events, controls, remediation plans and the annual risk assessment with senior stakeholders, ensuring robust governance and compliance across the business.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary with discretionary bonus, a non-contributory pension, generous leave, wellness support and structured progression.

Qualifications

• SME of FO operational risk event management, controls, governance frameworks, compliance, and regulatory requirements within a CIB Banking environment (essential).
• Proven ability to distil complex information from diverse stakeholder perspectives into concise, actionable insights (essential).
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision (essential).
• Precise attention to detail and accuracy (essential).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across multiple jurisdictions (essential).
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment (essential).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational risk event remediation activities and ensure events are captured and communicated per Mizuho’s requirements.
• Manage the CIB Banking Front Office Supervisory Committee (FOSC) and prepare materials, minutes, and summaries.
• Oversee Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) framework and document new controls.
• Identify new risks from initiatives or changes and implement robust controls.
• Liaise with HO Departments, support functions and the FO to complete BAU governance on time.
• Oversee cross-functional and cross-jurisdiction governance processes and ensure policy adherence.

Skills

FO operational risk

Governance frameworks

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Cross-jurisdiction coordination

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Job description

Mizuho EMEA, based in London, seeks a Subject Matter Expert in CIB Front Office operational risk governance to lead oversight across multiple jurisdictions. You will coordinate events, controls, remediation plans and the annual risk assessment with senior stakeholders, ensuring robust governance and compliance across the business.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary with discretionary bonus, a non-contributory pension, generous leave, wellness support and structured progression.