Hybrid Banking COO SME - Front Office Risk & Controls

Mizuho; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Virtual GP

Wellbeing benefits

Core working hours

Job summary

Mizuho in the UK is seeking a Subject Matter Expert in Front Office operational risk to lead governance, oversight, and risk control across CIB Banking. You will coordinate remediation, manage committees, and drive robust RCSA practices while engaging with senior stakeholders and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements with a chance to influence risk governance across multiple jurisdictions within the Mizuho EMEA network.

Qualifications

• SME of FO operational risk event management, controls, governance frameworks, compliance, and regulatory requirements within a CIB Banking environment (essential).
• Proven ability to distill complex information into concise, actionable insights (essential).
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision and strong organizational skills (essential).
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment (essential).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational risk event remediation activities and develop or enhance controls to mitigate recurrence.
• Manage the CIB Banking Front Office Supervisory Committee and prepare material, minutes, and summaries for EXCO.
• Oversee risk assessment processes (RCSA) and ensure robust controls across FO governance.
• Identify new risks from initiatives and ensure controls are in place across jurisdictions.
• Liaise with HO departments and FO to complete BAU governance activities on time.

Skills

FO operational risk

governance frameworks

risk events management

stakeholder management

regulatory compliance

attention to detail

communication

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Job description

Mizuho in the UK is seeking a Subject Matter Expert in Front Office operational risk to lead governance, oversight, and risk control across CIB Banking. You will coordinate remediation, manage committees, and drive robust RCSA practices while engaging with senior stakeholders and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements with a chance to influence risk governance across multiple jurisdictions within the Mizuho EMEA network.