Associate, Compliance Assurance

Mizuho Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Singapore seeks a compliance professional to design and execute a best-in-class Compliance Assurance program. The ideal candidate has at least 5-8 years of relevant experience in the financial services sector, strong analytical skills, and a passion for transformation. Join us to make a difference in compliance and contribute to global financial practices.

Qualifications

• At least 5-8 years' experience in compliance, audit, or controls in financial services.
• Experience in data analytics and handling large datasets.
• Highly motivated team player with exceptional analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Compliance Assurance programs.
• Conduct quality assurance and compliance testing.
• Develop compliance plans and strengthen stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Compliance experience

Data analytics

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Design, development, delivery and execution of best-in-class Compliance Assurance program.
• Identify and assess key compliance risks, develop robust Compliance Assurance plan to test and monitor controls and compliance with laws, rules and regulations and policies.
• Perform independent quality assurance, compliance testing, monitoring, and surveillance of controls and compliance with laws, rules and regulations and policies.
• Identify and escalate findings for discussion and deliberation with Team Leads.
• Build strong and effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Provide support and guidance to country compliance teams.
• Embed Asia Pacific's guidelines cross all markets.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• At least 5-8 years' experience in compliance, audit or other controls related function in the financial services industry.
• Prior experience in data analytics, with experience handling large datasets, leveraging the relevant tools for extensive investigative, analytical and interpretive work. Relevant certification in Data Analytics a plus.
• Good understanding of financial sector laws, rules and regulations and business processes.
• Knowledge and expertise in the design and implementation of compliance programmes.
• Highly motivated team player.
• Strong analytical, communication and people skills, ability to lead, influence and collaborate with people across different cultures and backgrounds.
• Adaptable, resilient and passionate about making a difference.
• Subject matter expert across key Compliance themes, experience dealing with complex issues, forward-looking, solutions-oriented, ability to be hands-on
• If you are a compliance professional with a passion for change and transformation, a desire to join our regional Compliance team with a mandate to build for the future, and a conviction to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this role at Mizuho Bank.

Company Profile

Mizuho Bank is the banking subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group of Japan, one of the world's largest financial services providers. In 1974, one of Mizuho's predecessor banks commenced branch operations in Singapore, meaning we have had a presence in Singapore for over 50 years. Mizuho Bank Singapore Branch holds a Full Bank License and provides banking services to more than 2,000 Japanese and non-Japanese clients, operating with an on-the-ground staff strength of around 1000 in Singapore. Its principal business encompasses corporate finance, trade finance, cash management, funds transfers, project finance and treasury. It also collaborates with its affiliate company, Mizuho Securities, to provide investment banking solutions to its clients.