AVP, Compliance (Transformation) - Mizuho Bank

Mizuho Bank, Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a compliance professional to join its APAC General Compliance Team. The role involves supporting the design and execution of compliance policies, performing gap analyses between head office policies and local requirements, and building strong stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate has 4 to 8 years of experience in compliance within the financial services industry, a bachelor's degree, and a passion for driving change and transformation.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years' experience in compliance or legal functions in financial services.
• Expertise in designing and implementing compliance programmes.
• Good understanding of banking products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance policies, training, and reporting.
• Conduct gap analysis between head office and in-country requirements.
• Build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Compliance expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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 1,000 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.

SINGAPORE BRANCH ALSO SERVES AS THE REGIONAL HUB FOR THE BANK'S APAC OPERATIONS, WHERE THIS ROLE WILL BE BASED.

Job Responsibilities

Job Overview

The APAC General Compliance Team will be responsible for the design, development, delivery and execution of best‑in‑class compliance policies and procedures, compliance training programmes and compliance reporting process, and more specifically, to:

• facilitate the review of head office policies and requirements against in‑country laws and requirements and understand the deviations, draft consistent guidance for APAC region
• support alignment of an appropriate reporting process to assist the management in their oversight of compliance risk and prepare state of compliance reports
• promote a positive compliance culture and awareness by assisting with the development and roll out of appropriate programmes or training for staff
• perform ad‑hoc compliance tasks as directed by the Head of APAC General Compliance Team and / or APAC Regional Chief Compliance Officer

Key responsibilities

• Support the design, development, delivery and execution of best in class compliance policies, training and reporting including compliance risk appetite, metrics and escalation
• Support any gap analysis between head office policies and requirements and in‑country laws and requirements, and draft consistent guidance for APAC offices
• Assist to drive regional consistency and minimum standards
• Support the identification, assessment and management of key compliance risks
• Build strong and effective relationships with stakeholders
• Provide support and guidance to country compliance teams

Job Requirements

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• At least 4 to 8 years' experience in compliance, legal or other controls related function in the financial services industry
• Knowledge and expertise in the design and implementation of compliance programmes
• Good understanding of banking products, services and processes
• Strong technical compliance expertise and understanding of corporate governance
• 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
• Strong attention to detail
• Subject matter expert, 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 a new team with a mandate to build for the future, and a conviction to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for these roles at Mizuho Bank.