Associate Vice President Compliance Assurance

Mizuho Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution seeks an experienced compliance professional to support their Compliance Assurance programme. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years in compliance and data analytics, possessing strong analytical, communication, and people skills. The role involves overseeing quality assurance and compliance testing, developing plans, and collaborating with diverse teams across the APAC region. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a well-established bank in Singapore.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in compliance, audit, or controls in financial services.
• Prior experience in data analytics with large datasets.
• Relevant certification in Data Analytics is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support design and execution of Compliance Assurance programme.
• Perform independent quality assurance and compliance testing.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Compliance expertise

Data analytics

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, delivery and execution of best in class Compliance Assurance programme
• Support the identification and assessment of 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
• Support regional consistency and minimum standards
• Identify and elevate findings for discussion and deliberation with Team Leads
• Build strong and effective relationships with stakeholders
• Provide support and guidance to country compliance teams

Overview of Division/Department

The APAC Compliance Assurance team is responsible for the design and execution of the Compliance Assurance (quality assurance, compliance testing, monitoring and surveillance) programme for Mizuho across APAC.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• At least 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
• 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"

Company Profile

Mizuho Bank is the banking subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, which is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world, as measured by total assets of approximately US 2 trillion. Mizuho's 55,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in over 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Mizuho Bank Singapore Branch has an established local presence with over 50 years of history and serves as the regional hub for the bank's APAC operations.

Operating with a Full Bank License, Mizuho Bank Singapore Branch provides banking services to over 2,000 Japanese and non Japanese corporate clients, with a staff strength of about 1,000 employees. We provide expertise in corporate finance, trade finance, cash management, funds transfers, project finance, and treasury services to help businesses develop and find new opportunities. We also collaborate with our affiliate company, Mizuho Securities, to provide investment banking solutions to our clients.