APAC Programme Management - Director

Mizuho; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizuho is seeking an experienced APAC Program Manager to drive complex transformation initiatives across the region. You will partner with business, risk, and control functions to shape front-to-back programs and ensure execution aligns with regulatory and strategic priorities.

You will lead senior stakeholder engagement, coordinate regional capabilities with Head Office and offshore entities, and deliver sustainable operating improvements while supporting growth and controls strengthening.

Qualifications

• University degree or master preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of banking experience across transformation, business management, or risk/support functions.
• Experience in Front office, support and control functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional transformation across APAC, covering monetization, regulatory changes, and front-to-back implementation.
• Align senior stakeholders and entities to deliver strategic platform and business solutions.
• Strengthen control environment and manage business risk while enabling growth.

Skills

Global Markets mgmt

Production experience

Fixed Income knowledge

Equities knowledge

Risk & controls

Strategic acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Why Mizuho

Within the APAC entities of Mizuho Securities, our greatest asset is our people, and we are committed to promoting a vibrant and supportive environment full of opportunities. Just like our global client and customer base, our people come from diverse backgrounds and our success is supported by our creativity, teamwork, and collective abilities as individuals to exceed the dynamic needs of our customers.

We provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our 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. With a focus on growing and expanding our platform across Asia, we are committed to attracting, hiring, retaining, and rewarding the best-in-class talent.

Job Description

About the Department

APAC Program Management leads complex, front-to-back strategic initiatives across business, infrastructure, internal controls and regulatory change. The function drives regional transformation and operating model enhancements, embedding best practices and promoting greater consistency across APAC. Through close partnership with Head Office and offshore entities, the team strengthens regional connectivity and alignment to effectively deliver strategic priorities across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional transformation across APAC, supporting business monetization, regulatory change and front-to-back implementation through a strong understanding of business, risk and control considerations.
• Drive alignment across senior stakeholders, functions and entities, leveraging regional capabilities and synergies to deliver strategic platform and business solutions.
• Enable sustainable growth and operating efficiency while strengthening the control environment and effective management of business risk.

Skills & Experience

• Track record in Global Markets business management or production experience with core support/control functions.
• Hands-on knowledge of Fixed Income or Equities products is preferred.
• Sound understanding of business processes, risk and controls across Front office, support and control functions.
• Strategic and commercial acumen to translate business strategy into implementation plans.
• Strong technical, analytical and execution skills, capable to manage multiple priorities and resolve complex issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid communication and influencing skills with a proven ability to build trusted senior relationships and drive stakeholder alignment.

Education/Technical Knowledge

• University degree or master preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant banking experience across strategic transformation, business management, or risk/other core support functions.