Transaction Banking - Trade and Working Capital - Vice President | London, UK

Mizuho International; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international financial institution in London is seeking a Vice President for Transaction Banking - Trade and Working Capital. The role involves leading product development for Trade Finance solutions across EMEA while ensuring compliance and aligning with market trends. Candidates should possess extensive experience in product management and a strong understanding of financial products. This position offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonuses, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Discretionary bonus

Non-contributory pension

27 days' annual leave

Hybrid working options

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' background in product development or management within Trade Finance.
• Strong understanding of products like Guarantees, SBLCs, and structured trade finance.
• Ability to innovate and solve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of Trade Finance products for EMEA clients.
• Collaborate with regional teams to create and enhance offerings.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Skills

Trade Finance expertise

Product development experience

Excellent organization

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Risk distribution solutions

Job description

Transaction Banking - Trade and Working Capital - Vice President

Transaction Banking - Trade and Working Capital - Vice President

Transaction Banking - Trade and Working Capital - Vice President

Who are we?

We are not your typical financial institution. It's our people who make us a cut above. Here, every person is respected because of their differences, not in spite of them.

We pride ourselves on a culture of purpose, passion and compassion. At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.

Working for Mizuho opens doors not just to a rewarding career with excellent prospects, but to lasting friendships with colleagues from diverse cultures. It's the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest-and growing-banks in the world.

What will you be doing?

• Lead the development and management of Trade Finance and Working Capital products and solutions for EMEA clients (both inbound and outbound)
• Proactively engage with the market-including service providers and fintechs-to stay informed on business cycles, trends, and innovations that shape product development priorities
• Collaborate with GRM offices, regional teams, and Head Office GTBD to create new offerings and enhance delivery of existing ones
• Drive product strategy by promoting Trade Finance and Working Capital solutions, including preparation of external materials such as client presentations and pitch books
• Negotiate and manage documentation relating to product development and maintenance, particularly with third-party suppliers
• Meet individual KPIs as set out by GTBD management
• Support business development activities through planning, sales and marketing initiatives, solution implementation, and internal training

Other Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory, statutory, and audit requirements related to the role
• Work closely with credit, operations, legal, and compliance teams to improve efficiency and harmonize processes across relationship managers and regional/Head Office GTBD teams
• Stay current with developments in accounting standards, regulation, technology, and ESG trends within the Trade Finance and Working Capital sector

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years' background in product development or management, ideally within Trade Finance in a global banking context
• Strong understanding of products such as:
  • Guarantees / Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs)
  • Documentary Letters of Credit (L/Cs)
  • Structured Trade Finance
  • Receivables Finance
  • Supply Chain Finance
  • Inventory Finance
• Working knowledge of syndication and risk distribution solutions

Desirable Skills

• Excellent organisation and time management
• Strong communication skills-both written and verbal
• Proven ability to innovate, support change, and solve problems effectively
• Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to success
• Additional language skills welcomed but not required

What Mizuho can offer you

Here at Mizuho, there are fantastic progression opportunities and clear paths to promotion. We will give you ample opportunity to affect change and to help grow our business.

In addition to the great opportunity outlined above we are also currently able to offer:

• Competitive starting salary, plus discretionary bonus
• Non-contributory pension
• 27 days' annual leave
• Core working hours*
• Hybrid working - office and home based*
• Virtual GP
• Wellbeing benefits, including Mental Health Allies and First Aiders

*For applicable roles only

At Mizuho, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

At Mizuho we are committed to supporting equality, diversity and equality, 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 - [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.

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